Senior Business Analyst – Product Information Management (m/f/d)

Join us to make education accessible for all!

Strenghten our Product Information Management Team starting immediately in full-time (40 hrs./week) as (Senior) Business Analyst – Product Information Management (m/f/d) at one of our locations or remotely across Germany.

This role focuses on Product Information Management, shaping a seamless and scalable product data ecosystem – driving structure, consistency, and innovation across all touchpoints.

• Analyze, develop, and optimize product master data taxonomy for consistent structure across all categories and channels.

• Organize and classify product information to enable smooth integration of new products and types.

• Define and maintain product master data structures, attributes, and characteristics that meet business, technical, and legal standards.

• Partner with cross-functional teams (such as Product Management, Marketing, IT, or Sales) to translate requirements into sustainable data structures and categories.

• Provide concepts and documentation to support the transition from requirements analysis to technical design.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, ideally with a strong focus on Product Information Management (PIM) or Master Data Management in complex, enterprise-level environments.

• Strong knowledge of data structures, information flows, and product lifecycle requirements in multi-channel businesses.

• Hands-on experience with PIM software solutions, data quality management, and cross-unit data integration; understanding of requirements engineering techniques and methodologies.

• Familiarity with Akeneo or similar PIM systems is a strong plus; experience in E-Commerce processes and digital product data management is advantageous.

• Agile mindset with a passion for education and driving impact in the EdTech industry.

• 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…: Digitalization is part of our DNA. Decide for yourself which place sparks the most productivity in you. You love remote work? No problem! Would you like to work abroad for a while? Our WorkFlex Benefit makes it possible.

• … 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.

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 other GPT 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 Product team! We’re passionate about building innovative products every day that make our students‘ digital education experience even 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 Anita at anita.streitferdt@iu.org.

Please note that, for data protection reasons, we are not allowed to process email applications.

Actions speak louder than words: We cherish our „Culture of Everyone“ and would like to take this opportunity to empathize that we do not tolerate discrimination towards any race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. We welcome you as you are and look forward to nurturing our diverse community at the IU!