Applus+ IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry, supporting its clients in their product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing and homologation services. We have a large team of more than 2,700 professionals drawn from over 22 countries, as well as an international network of subsidiaries and branch offices in 25 countries which ensures that our clients get customized, added-value solutions. IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive engineering companies.

At Applus IDIADA we are looking for talent to help us shaping the mobility of tomorrow with safer, more efficient and sustainable vehicles. With presence in 22 countries, we offer job positions around the world and internal / transversal mobility within the company. The automotive sector is currently living a moment of deep technological change. At IDIADA, we focus on constant innovation to adapt our services’ portfolio to an ever-changing environment. Therefore, as part of our team, we expect you to be dynamic and eager to learn and grow with us.

If you want an opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance your technical skills, to work in a thriving environment and to work alongside world-leading experts, then apply for one of our vacancies.

Digital Solutions team works to develop the most promising systems and applications for the IDIADA group and their clients, focusing on the continuous improvement of engineering processes and the exploitation of data and information. The team leverages on the most valued aspects of the company DNA, innovation and customer-orientation, to investigate on the technological trends and bring the value to the wide variety of toolchains being applied in the automotive and mobility sector.

What can we offer you?                                                                

- Work closely to automotive and mobility experts to improve their daily activities.

- Collaborate with a highly passionate team, committed to achieve high standards

- Work in an agile environment with Scrum, code review, retrospective meetings and constant innovation

- Participate in the design, implementation and validation of apps and tools for the automotive industry.

- Be part of a large growing organization.

What are we are looking for?

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Owner to lead the development of a digital solutions for the connected, cooperative and automated mobility.

As the Product Owner, you will be responsible for driving the definition and implementation of  an autonomous driving scenarios database platform with the objectives outlined by a European Union funding program.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, vehicle testing and engineering experts, project stakeholders, and external partners to ensure the successful delivery of projects and digital services that address societal challenges and promote technological advancements.

Part of your daily activities will consist of:

- Work closely with stakeholders to elicit, prioritize, and document project requirements, ensuring clarity and alignment between business and technical goals.

- Define and communicate the product vision, roadmap, and strategic direction, balancing short-term deliverables with long-term objectives.

- Identify potential risks and challenges associated with project delivery and develop mitigation strategies to address them effectively.

- Implement agile methodologies and best practices to manage project development, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and sprint reviews, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability.

- Oversee the quality of deliverables, ensuring they meet stakeholder expectations, while adhering to project budgets and timelines.

Benefits

- Chance to work in a dynamic and challenging environment where you will be able to reach your full potential.

- Constant learning and knowledge sharing with some of the most experienced engineers in the automotive industry.

- Career progression.

- Remote work.

- Shuttle bus from Barcelona and Tarragona and Internal car sharing app, to promote the sustainable transportation.

- We promote the training and constant learning and we offer paid specialized training and subsidized language courses.

- Subsidized canteen.

Profile

- 2 years of experience as project manager, product owner or similar role, preferably in the automotive or technology industry.

- Experience working in Agile environments and with product management tools such as Jira and Confluence.  

- Passion for innovation, with a keen interest in data-driven technologies and the future of mobility.

- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate within large scale projects.

- Experience in design, implementation and maintenance of database systems

- Understanding of autonomous driving technology and the challenges of function development and validation is a plus.

Education
- Degree in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science or Software Engineering or similar.

Languages
- Fluent in Spanish and English.

Applus IDIADA is committed to diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.