Operational Product Manager AIM (all genders)

Even though we maintain our feet on the ground, our second home will always remain in the sky. As a medium-sized IT company situated in Karlsruhe Germany, developing tailored solutions for global air traffic control authorities is our forte. Our contribution to Flight security, can be found in our systems that operate at various flight control centres and airports, located in more than 80 countries of the world. FREQUENTIS COMSOFT is part of the successful Frequentis group, situated in Vienna, Austria.


So, are you ready to take off?


Operational Product Manager AIM (all genders)
KARLSRUHE | FROM NOW ON | FULL TIME


Our Values
At Frequentis Comsoft, we are convinced that people deliver their best results when working in a company that suits them. Our employees all want to make a difference and to take responsibility for their work. We also firmly believe that as a company, we are stronger when people from diverse backgrounds actively contribute to the business. In addition to professional qualifications, we rely on good ideas, commitment and personal responsibility. We are always seeking bright minds, experts and lateral thinkers of every type, all of whom share an enthusiasm for making global air traffic even safer.

• Define and maintain product requirements, user stories, release scopes, and release plans.
• Own and prioritize the product backlog in alignment with business and customer needs.
• Harmonize product releases across all CADAS modules to ensure consistency and compatibility.
• Coordinate development, safety, quality assurance, and documentation activities within a virtual product team.
• Plan development costs and manage assigned development budgets.
• Define product variability and promote the reuse of common components to ensure technical consistency.
• Monitor product performance, risks, costs, and operational targets throughout the product lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement of products, processes, and development practices.
• Support tender and bid activities by providing feature estimates and product expertise.
• Act as the primary interface between development teams, project managers, systems engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Improve cross-functional coordination and communication across the organization.
• Reduce complexity and prevent release delays caused by incompatibilities between product modules.
• Support the reduction of technical debt through coordinated product planning and governance.

• Bachelor´s or Master´s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, or a related field.
• More than 10 years of professional experience in software development or software-based product development.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or in a comparable product leadership role.
• Proven experience managing product backlogs, roadmaps, releases, and requirements in an agile environment.
• Strong understanding of software development processes, system architectures, and product lifecycle management.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional and international teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of safety-critical or regulated environments is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, planning, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in budget planning, cost management, and risk management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Business-fluent English and German language skills, both written and spoken, are required.
• Ability to drive alignment, challenge the status quo, and foster collaboration across organizational boundaries.

• Flexible, family friendly working hours
• Lively, open culture
• Permanent employment contracts
• International career opportunities
• Company gym
• Offices with max. 4 people
• Rooftop terrace
• Free beverages
• Corporate events
• Easy access to public transport
• Home Office

Your individual salary is based on your professional experience and qualifications and is part of our attractive total package.

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