Product Owner & Data Scientist

At Volkswagen Group Digital Solutions [Portugal] (Permanent), in Multiple Locations

Expires at: 2027-01-05

Remote policy: Partial remote

About VW Group Digital Solutions [Portugal]

Technology-driven trends such as diverse mobility, electrification and connectivity will revolutionize the mobility industry in the next decade. Volkswagen Group, as world leader in the automotive industry, is setting the pace for this revolution.

At Volkswagen Group Digital Solutions [Portugal] we are the go-to team to tackle complex systems and programming challenges. We make sure that our products flow smoothly in all stages of the digital value chain.

Our main areas of focus: vehicle software & operations, mobile online services, IT security, fleet management, sales & after sales, purchasing & logistics and product portfolio management.

Ready to #ExploreNewRoads? Join us!

About the Product

Our Sales Spoke team is driven by a data-first culture, leveraging both advanced analytics and AI to empower our team and customers to create additional value. We enable our business units to explore their untapped data & analytics potential and provide our customers with value-adding advanced analytics solutions.

We are looking for a hands-on Product Owner, who can also act as a Data Scientist, translating business needs into data-driven solutions, managing stakeholders, prioritizing roadmaps, and driving the delivery of analytics and AI products.

You’ll be focused in

Developing a clear product vision for Data and AI applications aligned with corporate strategy

Building and maintaining a Data and AI product backlog

Defining and managing roadmaps for Data and AI products

Identifying and prioritizing high-impact business use cases

Translating business requirements into technical specifications

Conducting gap analyses on data availability and quality

Working closely with data scientists, engineers, business stakeholders, and external partners (e.g., McKinsey, appliedAI)

Facilitating workshops for ideation and requirements gathering

Communicating product vision and progress to stakeholders

Understanding machine learning, MLOps, data architectures, and model validation

Supporting the selection of appropriate algorithms and tools

Ensuring compliance with data protection and regulatory requirements

Supporting organizational change processes

Developing training and enablement programs for users

Scaling successful Data and AI products across markets or business units

In order to succeed, you’ll need

Proven experience in product management, ideally in data/AI

Knowledge of agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe)

A solid technical understanding of AI methods and data infrastructure

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Familiarity with tools such as Python, SQL, ML frameworks, and MLOps platforms

Strong communication and analytical skills

Great English skills, both written and spoken.

Benefits & Perks

Company benefits

1200€ to equip your home office

Flex allowance: 720€/year (60€ per month x12)

Performance bonus

Health insurance extendable to your household

Wellbeing program extendable to your household

Life insurance

Pension fund

Smartphone & phone data plan

Discounts on VW Group cars and special financing conditions

Cool things you’ll experience in our work environment

Tailored remote-friendly setup for every team's vibe!

Flexible working hours

Multicultural reality with + 30 different nationalities

Pet friendly environment

Boost your career with our internal mobility program, focused on your personal & professional growth

Mix and mingle across teams for idea-sharing and bonding