Product Owner Web Platform

pETH Zürich is one of the world's leading technical and natural-science universities, known for excellent teaching, fundamental research, and the direct transfer of new knowledge into society. With over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries, it fosters independent thinking and high performance. Its web presence is the university's most important digital communication platform, reaching millions of people worldwide each year. The platform is a large, multilingual, decentrally managed web and CMS landscape built on Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), operated and developed jointly by the University Communications department, the internal IT unit, and external service providers. /ph3The role /h3pThe Product Owner sits within the Web team of the University Communications department and is responsible for the ongoing technical and functional development of the AEM-based web platform. The role works closely with internal and external specialists across development, design, communications, analytics, UX, and digital accessibility. It is a permanent position at 60–80% workload, based in Zürich. /ph3What you would do /h3ulliShape the platform roadmap and contribute to decisions on its technical and functional direction. /liliPrioritise the product backlog based on strategic goals, user needs, and insights from analytics. /liliTranslate requirements into epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria, and coordinate their implementation within the Scrum process using Jira. /liliTest and document CMS components across different system environments and manage functional sign-off. /liliCoordinate release management and communicate clearly with different audiences. /liliMaintain the web manual and ensure compliance with quality standards including digital accessibility, data protection, information security, and web performance. /liliAdvise web editors and web managers across ETH Zürich on technical and conceptual questions. /li /ulh3What they are looking for /h3ulliA university degree in computer science, business informatics, media informatics, digital product management, or a related field, or equivalent qualification. /liliAt least 3–5 years of experience as a Product Owner (or comparable role) for complex web platforms, ideally with hands-on knowledge of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM). /liliConfidence working with Scrum and Jira, including backlog management, user stories, and acceptance criteria. /liliExperience in functional testing and formal acceptance of CMS components across different system environments, and in coordinating releases. /liliGood technical understanding of web architectures, interfaces, and deployment processes, plus basic knowledge of HTML and CSS. /liliUnderstanding of user-oriented, web-appropriate content and editorial processes, as well as key quality requirements such as digital accessibility, data protection, information security, and web performance. /liliStrong communication skills with diverse stakeholders and external service providers; very good German and English language skills. /liliA structured, precise, team- and solution-oriented working style with an interest in advising and collaborating. /liliResponsible and considered use of generative AI tools. /li /ulh3Working arrangements /h3pThe role is based at ETH Zürich's campus in the centre of Zürich. It is a permanent position at 60–80% workload. The university offers family-friendly working conditions. /ph3Pay and benefits /h3pNo salary figure is stated. Benefits include an attractive workplace in central Zürich, family-friendly working conditions, various offers and discounts, and opportunities for professional development. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr