Product Manager (Fluent German Required) (m/f/d)
deutschetelekomitsolutionsslovakia
Košice, Košický kraj, Slovakia (Slovak Republic) · Košice · Slovakia
Posted Jun 3, 2026
- Full-time
- Hybrid
- Telekom IT Slovakia
- Mid-Senior Level
deutschetelekomitsolutionsslovakia
Košice, Košický kraj, Slovakia (Slovak Republic) · Košice · Slovakia
Posted Jun 3, 2026
Company Description Our brand Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia entered the life of Košice region in 2006 under the name of T-Systems Slovakia and ever since has been inextricably linked with the region when became one of the founding members of Košice IT Valley. We have managed to grow from scratch to the second largest employer in the eastern part of the country with more than 3900 employees. Our goal is to proactively find new ways to improve and continuously transform into the type of company providing innovative information and communication technology services. Job Description Are you fluent in German and passionate about building products that make a real impact? Join our team as a Product Manager and help shape the future. As the voice of the customer, you’ll drive vision, set priorities, and lead innovation — all while navigating the program Kanban and managing the program backlog with confidence. PM is responsible for identifying customer needs, prioritizing features, guiding the work through the program kanban and developing the program vision and roadmap. Product Manager has a content authority for the program backlog. WHAT WILL YOU DO? Engage in constant interaction with customers through product reviews, Gemba walks, end-user interviews, surveys, brainstorming sessions, trade studies, and market research Maintain and communicate a high-level product vision while managing and refining the product backlog in close collaboration with development teams Drive continuous short-term roadmapping of product development, aligning priorities with evolving customer and market needs Present the product vision and key upcoming milestones during each Program Increment (PI) planning session Set up and steer the overall delivery strategy , ensuring alignment across teams Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for escalations related to delivery topics Support pre-sales activities , contract negotiations, and the onboarding of new customers Take ownership of management responsibilities , including: People management : mentoring, coaching, and growing your team Budget management : overseeing financial planning and execution Qualifications YOU WILL SUCCEED IF YOU: 🔹 Education Hold a Master’s degree in Information Technologies 🔹 Experience Bring at least 3 years of experience in Project Management 🔹 IT Technical Skills Have an advanced general IT overview Understand basic software development principles Possess intermediate technical knowledge relevant to the product 🔹 Soft Skills Excel in presentation, negotiation, and persuasion Are strongly results-oriented Manage your time and tasks with precision Handle stakeholders with confidence and clarity Plan effectively and proactively manage risk Apply critical thinking to solve problems Demonstrate solid financial skills in accounting and analysis 🔹 Other Key Abilities Give clear and constructive feedback Identify and maximize customer value Stay focused on targets and customer needs 🔹 Languages Communicate fluently in English (B2) Speak German (B2) – this is a must 🔹 Methodologies & Business Acumen Have an intermediate understanding of SAFe methodology Possess a deep understanding of Agile and Scrum principles Know your way around the relevant business domain Keep up with current industry trends Have a financial background and/or strong financial acumen Bring leadership experience to the table Additional Information Benefits We believe in balance between work and personal life. An attractive and extensive work-life balance portfolio guarantees lasting motivation for employees and thus a better quality of life, promotes physical and mental well-being and contributes to a positive work environment. All this with the aim of providing more freedom in reconciling work, career growth, private life and individual lifestyle. Therefore we offer to our employees over 25 different benefits to improve their personal and professional life in these areas: Financial benefits Benefits with focus on learning and development Benefits with focus on health and sport Benefits with focus on family and work – life balance Other benefits For more information about our benefits click to Benefits Salary Final salary is negotiable. We are offering base salary depending on seniority level and previous experience of candidate. In addition to base salary we provide variable part and other financial benefits. Base salary will not be lower than 1820 € /brutto. Additional information * Please be informed that our remote working possibility is only available within Slovakia due to European taxation regulation.