Senior Technical Software Product Owner

Lead Software Product Ownership for Global Laboratory Precision

Join the Laboratory Weighing (LabTec) division, the world's leading manufacturer of laboratory balances, at the global operational headquarters in Greifensee. In this role, you will drive the strategic direction of software products, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and innovation.

Core Responsibilities

• Own and prioritize the software product backlog based on customer value, business needs, technical feasibility, quality, and risk.
• Translate product goals and customer needs into clear development priorities, backlog items, and acceptance criteria.
• Align Product Management, Requirements Engineering, Architecture, Development, UX, and Testing teams.
• Balance short-term product needs with long-term platform sustainability, reuse, and scalability.
• Guide architecture-informed product decisions and prioritize technical enablers and technical debt.
• Maintain consistent technical understanding and implementation expectations across software teams in Switzerland and China.
• Integrate quality, regulatory, and cybersecurity requirements into product decisions.
• Drive delivery planning, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder communication across software development activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• A higher degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a comparable technical discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of work experience in software-intensive industrial instruments, with a solid understanding of embedded software and software-hardware integration.
• Proven experience as a Technical Product Owner, Software Product Owner, Software Architect, Technical Lead, Technical Product Manager, or in a similar role within a global and cross-functional matrix organization.
• Experience working with China is advantageous.
• Good understanding of modern software development technologies, software architecture, distributed systems, interfaces, and embedded products.
• Ideal experience in leading software projects across agile and formal stage-gate development processes, as well as with laboratory instruments and system integration (LIMS, ELN, and open APIs).
• A cooperative, customer-focused, and adaptable team player with strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• A holistic perspective, willingness to learn, and a strong commitment to fostering trust and integrity.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); German is an advantage but not required.

Benefits and Environment

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid work model.
• A wide portfolio of training opportunities to support professional growth.
• A 40-hour work week with at least 25 vacation days per year, plus 4 to 7 additional days off between bank holidays.
• Free parking and direct access to public transport.
• Access to monthly lunch checks and healthy meals at a reduced price, either externally or in the cafeteria.
• A range of additional attractive benefits, including employee discounts at select area businesses.
• Challenging, interesting, and varied tasks in an innovative and international environment with opportunities for global networking and career advancement.

About the Organization

METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services, renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. With a sales and service network that is one of the most extensive in the industry, products are sold in more than 140 countries, with a direct presence in approximately 40 countries.

The company is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Consideration for employment is given without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected classification. For those who prioritize precision, this is precisely where you belong.