.Product Owner - Hospitality Software (m/f/d)Shiji Group provides software solutions and services for the hospitality, food service, retail and entertainment industries, ranging from hotel management solutions, to food and beverage and retail systems, payment gateways, data management, online distribution and more.Founded in 1998 as a network solutions provider for hotels, and later changed to a software provider for the whole consumer market, Shiji Group today comprises 5,000 employees in 80+ subsidiaries and brands, serving over 91,000 hotels, 200,000 restaurants and 600,000 retail outlets.Shiji is committed to connecting the global business of hospitality. We provide an integrated suite of technological solutions that empower hotel, retail, food, and entertainment companies to better connect with their guests.We are looking for an experiencedProduct Ownertobe the expert within the EMEA Market ofour productShiji Enterprise Platform.What you'll doAct as a global specialist/lead for hotel business process definition, functional system design and requirements and user story preparation for a cloud based globally aware solutionOversee the regionally developed products and 3rd party integrations, relationships and programs and be responsible for product release launch and documentationSpecify and prioritize requirements for new featuresManage sprints, product planning backlog and scrum eventsProvide deep business research and solution guidance as required by the project development phasesProvide "product expert" technical assistance to developer/ level 3 support, regional sales and the operational teamLead theoretical and conceptual presentations, discussions and dialogue; and to provide businessand practical context that enables both decision and design conclusionsThis role includes some international travels to clients and our officesWhat we are looking for3+ years of relevant experience including implementation/ development experience and project management leadership experienceExperience working with Property Management Systems (PMS)Current knowledge of the hospitality market, competition, and environment. Expertise in hotel management systems products, technology, and industry solutionsExperience with hospitality technology integration processes & solutionsTechnical knowledge and deep understanding of hospitality software and solutionsExperience modeling financial investments focusing on ROI analysisDegree in a Technical, Hospitality, or Business fieldPrevious experience with agile/scrum methodologies a plusOutstanding communication skills. Expresses and articulates key elements of ideas or concepts (both written and verbal) in a logical, descriptive, and comprehensible manner. Anticipate reactions and responds appropriatelyDisplay of strong tenacity and drive to see things through to successful conclusion. Demonstrate a sense of urgency, a propensity for action, and confidence in the likely success of plans and initiatives