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Merkle

Product Owner / Principal Consultant (DXP, DAM+)

DXPDAM+product ownerdigital transformationconsultingAdobe Experience ManagerOptimizelySitecoreMagnoliaAcquiaBynderCloudinaryrequirements engineeringworkshopsC-levelmentoringhybrid

Key details

Salary

Not specified

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority

Lead

Years experience

5-10

Location

Frankfurt, Germany

Full job description

Merkle, a dentsu company, is seeking a Product Owner / Principal Consultant for Digital Experience Platforms (DXP) and DAM+ to lead major digital transformation programs. The role involves driving digital platform strategies, leading product owners, defining business backlogs, translating business needs into user stories and specifications, facilitating workshops, advising C-level stakeholders, collaborating with cross-functional teams, acting as a subject matter expert, coaching consultants, and staying current with digital trends. Candidates must have professional fluency in English and German, extensive experience with DXP/DAM+ platforms (e.g., Optimizely, Adobe Experience Manager, Sitecore), strong consulting and product ownership skills, requirements engineering expertise, and the ability to manage C-level stakeholders. The position offers hybrid work options and is based in Frankfurt, Germany.

What you'll do

  • Drive digital platform strategies and roadmaps for large enterprise DXP / DAM+ ecosystems
  • Lead other Product Owners to define, create and prioritise business backlogs focused on value creation
  • Translate business needs into user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications
  • Facilitate workshops, interviews, and discovery sessions to gather and refine requirements
  • Advise C-level stakeholders on digital opportunities, platform decisions, and process optimisation
  • Collaborate with Product Owners, Enterprise & Solution Architects, UX/design, and Content teams
  • Act as a business leader and subject matter expert in DXP and DAM+ during pitches and client engagements
  • Coach and mentor other consultants and build effective teams
  • Stay ahead of digital and DXP trends and bring relevant insights to clients

Requirements

  • Professional working fluency in English and German
  • Deep DXP / DAM+ expertise
  • Strong consulting and product ownership skills
  • Extensive experience leading large DXP / DAM+ projects across multiple platforms
  • Strong background in requirements engineering, including process modelling and functional specifications
  • Proven ability to manage and influence C-level stakeholders
  • Experience working across business and technical teams
  • Strong facilitation skills for workshops and co-creation sessions
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams, coach and mentor other consultants
  • Deep understanding of Digital Experience Platforms, content, UX/design and modern digital ecosystems
  • Strategic, structured, and value-driven mindset with excellent communication skills

Tech stack

OptimizelyAdobe Experience ManagerSitecoreMagnoliaAcquiaBynderCloudinaryDXPDAM+

Benefits

Hybrid work models, adaptable hours, and home office optionsCompetitive salariesVolunteer daysWellness daysModern officesMulti-cultural environmentTraining and mentorshipGrowth opportunities within dentsu networkInclusive and supportive culturePurpose-driven culture fostering sustainable growth

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