
Chief Product Owner, Customer Relations & Sales
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Requirements
- Confidence in dealing with top-management stakeholders, with strong communication skills and a solution-oriented, shaping mindset
- Experience developing and implementing long-term goals and strategies aligned with company objectives
- An entrepreneurial approach with business and economic knowledge to steer the area commercially
- A successfully completed degree, preferably in a STEM field or business informatics, with proven IT experience, ideally with knowledge of the retail environment
- Broad IT expertise and a deep understanding of technical systems, familiar with standard systems and in-house developments (hands-on end-to-end experience in agile, product-oriented setups)
- Several years of relevant leadership experience building, developing, coaching, and leading high-performing teams
- Several years of experience in product ownership and modern working methods (agile, lean, etc.)
- Willingness to be on-site in Cologne-Porz about three days per week on average
- Fluent German and good English
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🏠 Cost of Living in Cologne
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Strong savings potential: You could save €2,104 monthly, which is €25,248 per year.
💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Cologne. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.
Eligible for the EU Blue Card
A salary of €76,128 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).
The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.
Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)
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📍 Life in Cologne
About Cologne
- •Media and TV hub
- •Large student population
- •Vibrant local culture
Climate
- •Temperate oceanic
- •Mild winters
- •Moderate summers
- •Regular rainfall
Safety
- •Generally safe
- •Moderate crime levels
- •Carnival can be crowded
Healthcare
- •Good hospital network
- •University hospital
- •Adequate services
Culture
- •Famous cathedral
- •Roman heritage
- •Carnival tradition
Nightlife
- •Famous for Kölsch beer
- •Student bars
- •Carnival season
Recreation
- •Rhine riverfront
- •City parks
- •Beer gardens
Cost of Living
- •More affordable than Frankfurt/Munich
- •Balanced cost of living
- •Good value for money
The largest IT unit within the REWE Group — one of Europe's leading retail and tourism cooperatives. With ~2,500 employees across 12 locations in 5 countries, REWE digital builds the digital infrastructure powering online grocery delivery, autonomous stores, fulfillment centers, payment systems, and checkout solutions for 85 million weekly customers. Their tagline: 'Your Home of IT.'
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