Role Overview- The Product Incubation Manager drives new software product ideas through the company's incubation track, from early ideation to MVP realization.
- The role focuses on accelerating innovation by structuring ideas, validating value propositions, and coordinating the development of early product versions.
- The Product Incubation Manager works closely with industry teams, engineering leads, and the Product Owners responsible for the respective industry portfolios.
- This collaboration ensures that new ideas are aligned with the existing portfolio and product strategy from the beginning.
- Once an incubated product reaches a sufficient level of maturity and market validation, responsibility transitions fully to the Product Owner, who continues product development and scaling within the software product track.
- The Product Incubation Manager then initiates the incubation of the next product idea.
Key Responsibilities- Drive software product ideas through the defined incubation process from concept to MVP.
- Facilitate ideation workshops and help shape and refine new product ideas.
- Challenge assumptions, problem statements, and early business cases.
- Work closely with industry teams to understand business needs and translate them into product concepts and MVP requirements.
- Coordinate with engineering leads during the realization of MVP solutions.
- Act as the central interface between business stakeholders and engineering teams.
- Collaborate continuously with Product Owners to ensure alignment with industry portfolios and product strategy.
- Track incubation progress, including effort estimates, timelines, and reporting, ensuring development activities remain aligned with plans and resource expectations.
- Prepare and execute the transition of mature products into the software product track.
- Contribute to improving and optimizing the company's product incubation and innovation processes.
Required Qualifications- University degree in Business Informatics, Business Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration with technology focus, or a comparable field.
- Around 5 years of professional experience in product development, innovation management, product management, Product Owner roles, or agile project management.
- Experience working in cross-functional environments connecting business stakeholders and software engineering teams.Solid understanding of Agile ways of working and software development processes.
- Ability to structure complex topics, anticipate risks or obstacles, and proactively address issues early.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, including the ability to handle escalations and complex stakeholder situations.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills across technical and business teams.
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives in parallel in a dynamic environment.
- Very good English language skills, written and spoken.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience as Product Owner or Product Manager.
- Experience working with software engineering teams in agile environments.Knowledge of industries such as Retail, Mining, Manufacturing, or Construction.
- Familiarity with SAP environments or enterprise software ecosystems.
- Personal ProfileStrong communicator who connects business and technical teams effectively.
- Proactive and structured with a strong drive to move ideas forward.
- Curious and analytical with an interest in innovation and product development.
- Comfortable working in a global, cross-functional environment.
Why Syntax?Become a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry. We recently launched one of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler.
- Competitive, above-average compensation
- Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time
- Flexible working time models, home office
- Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers
- A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it
- Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team
- Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job
You see a personal challenge in this responsible task? Apply now - and become part of the SYNTAX team!
