Sandro Moschkau

Head of Product Management
Chemnitz, DE.

About

Results-driven Head of Product Management with over 10 years of experience in industrial B2B software (Industry 4.0), specializing in product strategy, roadmap development, and cross-functional team leadership. Proven ability to drive the global development and modernization of complex software solutions, significantly enhancing product portfolios and processes. Successfully led customer-centric development projects from conception to delivery, consistently improving prioritization logic and stakeholder engagement.

Work

SCHAEFFLER DIGITAL SOLUTIONS GMBH
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Head of Product Management

Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany

Summary

Leading strategic product development for an industrial B2B software portfolio, driving innovation and market growth.

Highlights

Directed comprehensive product strategy, roadmap, and prioritization initiatives for a multi-product industrial B2B software portfolio, aligning with key stakeholders across management, sales, service, and development.

Led the evolution of product setups, including Product Owner, UX, and Delivery teams, through strategic goal setting, coaching, and ensuring organizational alignment for enhanced performance.

Established and refined critical product processes, implementing new prioritization logic and decision-making routines to enhance development efficiency and responsiveness across the portfolio.

Oversaw the global advancement and modernization of Industry 4.0 products, ensuring sustained relevance and competitive advantage in a complex industrial landscape.

SCHAEFFLER DIGITAL SOLUTIONS GMBH
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Product Manager

Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany

Summary

Managed the full product lifecycle for Industry 4.0 software, from problem definition to release planning and market support.

Highlights

Executed end-to-end product management for Industry 4.0 software, encompassing problem understanding, requirements definition, prioritization, and release planning.

Collaborated closely with UI/UX, Sales, and Service teams to translate customer insights and project requirements into actionable product features, improving market positioning and adoption.

Provided crucial Go-to-Market support and facilitated internal communication through compelling value stories and enablement materials, enhancing stakeholder engagement and product visibility.

SCHAEFFLER DIGITAL SOLUTIONS GMBH
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Product Owner

Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany

Summary

Drove the continuous development of a global Industry 4.0 product, optimizing backlogs and translating complex requirements for agile teams.

Highlights

Managed the continuous development of a globally deployed Industry 4.0 product, ensuring its ongoing relevance and performance across diverse markets and user bases.

Maintained and prioritized the product backlog through continuous collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and timely delivery.

Translated intricate business and customer requirements into actionable user stories with precise acceptance criteria for a cross-functional development team, enhancing delivery efficiency and product quality.

Led customer projects focused on modernizing legacy products, overseeing the entire process from requirements definition to successful delivery and acceptance.

Contributed significantly to agile transformation initiatives and process improvements within the portfolio management environment, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

SCHAEFFLER DIGITAL SOLUTIONS GMBH
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Team Leader | Frontend Development

Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany

Summary

Provided technical and disciplinary leadership for a frontend development team, overseeing product enhancement and fostering talent development.

Highlights

Provided technical and disciplinary leadership to a cross-functional team comprising Frontend Development, QA, and UI/UX specialists, ensuring high-quality output and project delivery.

Mentored and guided apprentices and interns, fostering their professional development and contributing to the team's long-term capabilities and talent pipeline.

Assumed technical responsibility for the continuous development of a central in-house product, 'autinityVC – Real-time Quality Monitoring,' enhancing its core functionalities and performance.

Collaborated effectively with stakeholders to clarify requirements, plan development cycles, and ensure successful implementation of frontend solutions, meeting project timelines.

SCHAEFFLER DIGITAL SOLUTIONS GMBH
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Software Developer

Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany

Summary

Developed web and frontend features within an industrial product context, leveraging a diverse technology stack.

Highlights

Developed and implemented robust web and frontend features for industrial products, focusing on enhancing user experience and product functionality.

Utilized a diverse technology stack including Angular, JavaScript, Perl, and Go to deliver high-quality software solutions within a complex industrial environment.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate new features and maintain existing software, ensuring seamless operation and optimal performance.

Freelance
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Translator

Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany

Summary

Translated articles for various online platforms, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance for diverse audiences.

Highlights

Translated a wide range of articles for prominent online platforms, including wikiHow and Gengo, maintaining high standards of linguistic quality and accuracy.

Ensured cultural appropriateness and contextual relevance in translations, facilitating effective communication for diverse global audiences.

Bechtle GmbH & Co. KG
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IT Service Technician

Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany

Summary

Provided critical IT service and support during a temporary assignment, ensuring operational continuity for clients.

Highlights

Delivered short-term IT service and support, addressing diverse technical issues to maintain client system functionality and minimize downtime.

Managed ad-hoc IT support tasks, effectively resolving technical challenges and ensuring high user satisfaction.

Sächsische Blindenschule Chemnitz
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Civil Service Volunteer

Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany

Summary

Provided compassionate support and care for severely disabled children during civil service, contributing to their well-being.

Highlights

Provided dedicated support and compassionate care for severely disabled children, assisting with daily activities and fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

Contributed to the overall well-being and development of students through direct assistance and empathetic engagement.

Education

FernUniversität in Hagen
Hagen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Bachelor of Science

Business Informatics

Chemnitz University of Technology (TU Chemnitz)
Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany

Diplom (Master's equivalent)

Computer Science

Gottfried-Leibniz-Gymnasium Chemnitz
Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany

Abitur (High School Diploma)

General Studies

Grade: 2.1

Allende Elementary School Chemnitz
Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany

Primary School

Primary Education

Languages

German
English
French

Certificates

IT Specialist for Application Development (IHK)

Issued By

IHK

Skills

Product Management

Product Strategy, Roadmapping, Prioritization, Backlog Management, User Stories, Product Vision, Stakeholder Management, Discovery, Delivery, Go-to-Market Strategy, Agile Methodologies (Scrum), Team Leadership, Coaching, Process Improvement, Agile Transformation.

Tools

Jira, Confluence, Miro, MS Office.

Programming Languages & Technologies

Angular, JavaScript, Perl, Go, Web Development, Frontend Development.