Product Owner / Principal Consultant DXP (Digital Experience Platforms) / DAM+ (m/w/d)

Job title: Product Owner / Principal Consultant DXP (Digital Experience Platforms) / DAM+ (m/w/d)

About the Role Product Owner / Principal Consultant DXP (Digital Experience Platforms) / DAM+ (m/w/d) is a leadership role within Merkle, part of dentsu, responsible for guiding large DXP/DAM+ transformation programs and acting as strategic advisor to senior stakeholders. You define the digital vision and translate it into actionable requirements and successful delivery with Business- and Tech-teams.

What You'll Do

• Develop digital platform strategies and roadmaps for large enterprise DXP/DAM+ ecosystems.
• Lead other Product Owners; define, create, and prioritize business backlogs with a clear focus on value.
• Translate business requirements into user stories, acceptance criteria and functional specs.
• Run workshops, interviews and discovery sessions to elicit and refine requirements.
• Advise C-level stakeholders on digital opportunities, platform choices and process optimization.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Enterprise & Solution Architects, UX/Design and Content teams to ensure alignment and excellent delivery.
• Represent as business leader and expert in pitches and client projects.
• Coach & mentor other consultants, build high-performing teams and contribute to internal capability development.
• Monitor digital trends and DXP developments and bring relevant insights to clients.

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years experience as Product Owner and/or Consultant leading large DXP transformations.
• Consulting and/or delivery experience with CMS, DAM and at least one of eCommerce, PIM, MDM, CRM, process/data integration & automation.
• Combination of deep DXP/DAM+ expertise and strong consulting/PO skills to lead large, complex digital programs.
• Extensive experience leading large DXP/DAM+ projects across multiple platforms (Optimizely, Adobe Experience Manager, Sitecore, Magnolia, Acquia, Bynder, Cloudinary, etc.).
• Strong background in Requirements Engineering, including process modelling and functional specifications.
• Proven ability to manage C-level stakeholders and communicate complex topics clearly.
• Experience collaborating between business and tech teams to ensure alignment and shared understanding.
• Strong facilitation skills for workshops and co-creation sessions.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and coach/ develop other consultants.
• Deep understanding of DXP, Content, UX/Design and modern digital ecosystems.
• Strategic, structured, value-oriented thinking with excellent communication.
• Proficient in English and German.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Bruttojahresgehalt: ab EUR 100 000, with room for adjustment based on experience and qualifications.
• Holidays: 25 days per year.
• Mental Health: 3 Wellness days.
• Global presence and collaborative culture within the dentsu network.