IT Product Owner for SAP HCM Core Solutions (All Genders)

Join the IT Product Owner for SAP HCM Core Solutions (All Genders) role at Schaeffler.
Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company that partners with major automobile, aerospace and industrial manufacturers. The position offers many development opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Providing functional leadership and direction to the HCM Core Solutions team, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing environment.
• Mentoring and supporting team members in their professional development and career growth.
• Leading the development and management of the HCM Core Solutions roadmap, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and HR strategy.
• Supervising the delivery of international IT projects for HCM Core Solutions, such as SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, guiding the team to successful execution.
• Prioritizing and managing the product backlog, maintaining a balance between projects, operations and capacities.
• Driving the adoption and integration of new HCM Core solution features across the organization and supporting technical integration with Vitesco (Merger Schaeffler/Vitesco).
• Overseeing the end‑to‑end delivery of HCM Core solutions, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope and budget while safeguarding stable system operations.
• Acting as a point of contact for stakeholders, facilitating discussions and decisions regarding product features, timelines, priorities and product vision.
• Collaborating with other HR IT teams to ensure integrative solutions, especially where demands affect multiple teams/solutions.
• Working closely with the leadership team consisting of the People & Competence Manager, Scrum Master and Product Group Owner HR IT Solutions.

Your Qualifications

• Completed studies in Business Informatics, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field, or comparable qualifications with relevant practical experience.
• Several years of team‑leader experience and strong leadership skills, including motivation, coaching, managing complex situations and team transformation.
• Experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager or similar role, specifically within HR IT.
• Few years of experience in SAP HCM (PA/OM) and SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central.
• Several years of experience in implementation of digitization projects.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools, such as Scrum, Kanban and JIRA.
• Profound knowledge of German payroll and German time‑management legislation is considered an asset.
• Good understanding of enterprise integration and the specific challenges related to interacting with complex ERP environments is a plus.
• Fluency in both Polish and English, with a minimum B2 level proficiency.
• Knowledge of German is a plus.

Our Offer

• Be part of a global company and an international team with diverse backgrounds, skills and perspectives.
• As part of our IT team, you will actively shape the technology and solutions used by Schaeffler.
• Access training platforms, internal & external trainings and real‑life challenges to develop your skills.
• Hybrid working model (or fully remote in special cases) with flexible working hours; modern office in the centre of Wrocław.
• Attractive benefits package: medical and dental care, sports card, life insurance for you and your family, and our Mental Comfort Program.
• Our Cafeteria Platform allows you to choose from various benefit options with points added monthly. A concierge is available to help you.
• Participate in CSR activities such as tree planting, riverside cleanup, and other charity events.
• Enjoy integrational events like mountain trekking, city games and workshops. Join one of our Passion Clubs (Foodies, Sports Team, Language Clubs, etc.).

Your Contact

Recruitment Team

OR‑WRO‑Candidates@schaeffler.com

Keywords: Experienced; Manager; Full‑Time; Unlimited; Project Management, PMO & Agile Roles