Join the EPEX SPOT Team: Innovate, Collaborate, Thrive

Job Summary:

As Product Owner – IT Security, you will be responsible for defining and driving- together with the Head of SecOps and IT Director-, the vision, strategy, and roadmap of cybersecurity-related products and services. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity experts, IT architects, the Cloud Center of Excellence, developers, and business stakeholders, to ensure the delivery of secure, scalable, and compliant solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain the product vision and roadmap for IT security initiatives (e.g., IAM, SIEM, endpoint protection, cloud security), ensuring it aligns with business segment goals set by the Business Owners and stakeholder expectations.
• Gather and prioritize requirements from internal stakeholders, compliance teams, and external regulations.
• Act as the main point of contact for product-related decisions and represent the product in governance and steering committees
• Collaborate within the cybersecurity team in close collaboration with the IT management team to coordinate initiatives, assess risks, and define mitigation strategies.
• Manage the product backlog, write user stories, and ensure alignment with business and security objectives.
• Ensure products meet regulatory and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, NIS2, NCCS).
• Collaborate with stakeholders and other Product Owners to gather input, identify priorities, and prepare for quarterly planning sessions
• Monitor product operations, performance, and security KPIs, continuously improve based on feedback and threat intelligence.

Key Requirements:

Hard Skills:

• Proven experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in IT or cybersecurity domains, leading large initiatives
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and frameworks.
• Significant experience working with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, DevSecOps).
• Very good communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate complex technical requirements into business value.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or Product Owner (Scrum.org, SAFe).
• Strong knowledge of Cloud environments and challenges (GCP and Azure in particular)

Soft Skills:

• Leadership and ability to provide clear direction, inspire, and support cross-functional teams.
• Natural talent to facilitate problem resolution and find effective solutions, particularly in cloud environments.
• Ability to contribute to architectures, technologies, and standards to evolving company and project needs

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in IT, engineering or equivalent degree
• A certification in Agile would be appreciated
• 7+ years of experience in a Product Owner role or similar with at least 5 years in IT Security domain, dealing with cross-functional teams or international environments.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Fluent English (written and verbal) is required (working language)
• French, German and/or Dutch is a plus

LOCATION

No specific restriction amongst other EPEX office locations and an attractive hybrid work policy.

Who Are We?

The European Power Exchange EPEX SPOT SE operates physical short-term electricity markets in Central Western Europe, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, the Nordics and in Poland. Furthermore, EPEX SPOT newly offers local flexibility markets solution and Guarantees of Origin auctions, to foster the integration of renewable energy sources and to enhance the engagement of consumers and producers in the power market. The heart of our business is to bring together electricity supply and demand across Europe. We shape the future of the European power market by supporting decarbonization, decentralization, digitalization and contributing to the global energy transition toward a sustainable future.

At EPEX SPOT, we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive culture where every team member can thrive. Our core values— trustful teams, innovation & agility, and customer centricity— are the foundation of everything we do. Diversity is the cornerstone of our way of working, reflected in how we face challenges and work together as unique individuals to build a stronger organization.

Our DNA is embedded in continuous improvement via constructive feedback, collaboration among colleagues and transparency culture. We believe in true leadership, supporting our vision towards the energy transition, as well as the development of our People.

Why join EPEX SPOT?

At EPEX SPOT, you'll be part of a passionate, talented, and international team dedicated to shaping the future of the European power market. Our offices and inclusive workplaces throughout Europe celebrate diversity and support our employees to unfold their full potential.

We offer a decentralized working system with an appealing Home Office and Hybrid Working setup, serving individuals’ self-determination of working conditions. Our goal-oriented, trustworthy, and flexible approach, given our multicultural environment, allows our employees’ to find a suited work-life balance. We strive for leadership development and provide the right support through an active and modern remote and hybrid teamwork.

We provide numerous career opportunities within the company and within EEX Group, granting a platform for continuous growth that puts you in the driver’s seat of your career.

We are proud of our commitment to gender equality, demonstrated by our strong performance in the gender-equality-index-at-epex-spot. Our HR strategy focuses on our People and Organization, enhancing both motivation and employability, while equally developing individuals’ skills.

Join us at EPEX SPOT and become part of a forward-thinking company where your contributions will make a significant impact, for the energy transition as well as for your career!

Discover more about us and explore career opportunities at https://www.epexspot.com/en

Benefits of working with Us:

• Hybrid Working Conditions: We offer you the flexibility of working from home or other locations for the best possible work-life balance.
• Training Opportunities: We invest in your continuous development with a dedicated annual training budget to enhance your skills through various upskilling programs and initiatives.
• Career Path: We support your career aspirations with clear pathways for advancement within the company and the EEX Group.
• Internal Mobility: We offer and support the possibility to explore new roles within the company to expand your skills and experience.
• Leadership Journey: We promote a culture of recognition and reward with the EPEX SPOT leadership journey that encourages everyone’s progression and development.