Data Product Manager (m/f/d)

Join us to make education accessible for all!

Strengthen our Data Platform Team in full-time (40 hrs./week) as Data Product Manager (m/f/d) within Germany or UK remotely or at one of our office locations.

This role focuses on driving the development of internal data products that align business needs with technical capabilities to maximize platform value.

• Product Ownership for Internal Data Products: Define and manage the roadmap for internal data products (e.g. platform tooling and applications, source-of-truth dashboards, data models, infrastructure). Represent the “voice of the user” — ensuring data tools and outputs are usable, valuable, and discoverable. Prioritise features and data initiatives in close alignment with business goals and tech constraints.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Serve as the primary interface between data platform teams and business units (marketing, finance, sales, etc.). Collate business needs into clear core data product requirements. Run workshops, manage intake requests, and lead quarterly/ongoing comms about platform progress and roadmap.

• Documentation & Enablement: Own the documentation, release notes, internal wiki, training sessions, and onboarding materials related to the data platform. Ensure people know what data exists, how to use it, and why it matters.

• Strategy & Governance: Collaborate with leadership to align data product development with company priorities. Help define standards around data accessibility, quality, and stewardship. Drive adoption and consistency in how data is used across the org.

• Strong communicator adept at translating technical complexity into business-relevant language; fluent in German and English

• Solid understanding of data platforms, BI tools, dbt, semantic layers, and event tracking

• Proven experience in product, program, or delivery management within tech or data-driven environments

• Skilled in prioritization, decision-making, and structuring ambiguity into actionable plans

• Nice to have: Background in analytics, data engineering, or similar technical roles, and experience leading platform or internal tooling products—not just customer-facing ones

• Be you at IU: We support and empower you to achieve your personal and professional goals. After all, your happiness significantly contributes to a positive and productive environment.

• Work wherever you want…: Our digital DNA makes remote work the standard. Whether from home or up to six months a year from abroad – you decide where you are most productive.

• … and flexible in terms of time: It’s your job; We trust you and give you the greatest possible freedom to organize yourself.

• Take your knowledge to a new level: Where else, if not with us? Enjoy free access to all our e-learning platforms. In addition, we will finance you a complete technology course of your choice.

• Make your journey sustainable: Whether it’s a DeutschlandTicket subsidized down to less than 9 euros or a Jobrad (bike leasing) offer, enjoy the freedom of mobility for both work and personal activities, while also making an eco-friendly choice.

• 33 days to rest: Taking breaks is important! In addition to 30 flexible vacation days per year, we also give you an extra day off on your birthday, as well as days off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Who are we? IU International University of Applied Science (IU) is Germany’s largest university of applied science – and we are not just an excellent choice for studying, but also an outstanding Great Place to Work®! As an Edutech company, we rely on state-of-the-art technology and data-driven approaches. That’s why AI-driven voice assistants and generative AI systems have long become part of our daily work routine, helping us to focus on exciting projects. Here at IU over 4,000 employees are dedicated to making a difference.

Become part of our Data Platform team! We’re passionate, competitive, open to all things new – and we love data. We live to code anything that makes IU students and IU services better.

Sounds like the perfect job for you? Then apply now! Simple, fast and even without a cover letter. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact kata.jarosz@iu.org.

Please note that all applications must be submitted through our online form; applications via email cannot be considered.

Words are followed by actions: We take our “Culture Of Everyone” very seriously and would like to take this opportunity to expressly point out that you are welcome to join us, regardless of your origin, religion, gender, age or sexual orientation. Even if you have a disability, our doors are wide open to you. We look forward to a diverse community here at IU!