Product Incubation Manager (m/f/d)

Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America’s largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders.

Product Incubation Manager (m/f/d)

Department: Global Business Innovation

Role Overview

The Product Incubation Manager drives new software product ideas through the company’s incubation track, from early ideation to MVP realization. The role focuses on accelerating innovation by structuring ideas, validating value propositions, and coordinating the development of early product versions.The Product Incubation Manager works closely with industry teams, engineering leads, and the Product Owners responsible for the respective industry portfolios. This collaboration ensures that new ideas are aligned with the existing portfolio and product strategy from the beginning.

Once an incubated product reaches a sufficient level of maturity and market validation, responsibility transitions fully to the Product Owner, who continues product development and scaling within the software product track. The Product Incubation Manager then initiates the incubation of the next product idea.

Key Responsibilities

Drive software product ideas through the defined incubation process from concept to MVP.

Facilitate ideation workshops and help shape and refine new product ideas.

Challenge assumptions, problem statements, and early business cases.

Work closely with industry teams to understand business needs and translate them into product concepts and MVP requirements.

Coordinate with engineering leads during the realization of MVP solutions.

Act as the central interface between business stakeholders and engineering teams.

Collaborate continuously with Product Owners to ensure alignment with industry portfolios and product strategy.

Track incubation progress, including effort estimates, timelines, and reporting, ensuring development activities remain aligned with plans and resource expectations.

Prepare and execute the transition of mature products into the software product track.

Contribute to improving and optimizing the company’s product incubation and innovation processes.

Required Qualifications

University degree in Business Informatics, Business Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration with technology focus, or a comparable field.

Around 5 years of professional experience in product development, innovation management, product management, Product Owner roles, or agile project management.

Experience working in cross-functional environments connecting business stakeholders and software engineering teams.

Solid understanding of Agile ways of working and software development processes.

Ability to structure complex topics, anticipate risks or obstacles, and proactively address issues early.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, including the ability to handle escalations and complex stakeholder situations.

Strong communication and facilitation skills across technical and business teams.

Ability to manage multiple initiatives in parallel in a dynamic environment.

Very good English language skills, written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as Product Owner or Product Manager.

Experience working with software engineering teams in agile environments.

Knowledge of industries such as Retail, Mining, Manufacturing, or Construction.

Familiarity with SAP environments or enterprise software ecosystems.

Personal ProfileStrong communicator who connects business and technical teams effectively.

Proactive and structured with a strong drive to move ideas forward.

Curious and analytical with an interest in innovation and product development.

Comfortable working in a global, cross-functional environment.

Why Syntax?

Become a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry. We recently launched one of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler.

• Competitive, above-average compensation
• Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time
• Flexible working time models, home office
• Attractive benefits, e.g. various health offers
• A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it
• Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team
• Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job

Benefits

• Flexible hours, Monday to Thursday 8h, and Fridays.... 6h. In addition, the whole month of August and the first half of September we have an intensive timetable. 28 days holiday (23 days holiday + 4 days at Christmas from 15 December to 15 January + 1 day for your birthday)!
• Windows laptop for work (Dell or Lenovo)!
• Apple or Android smartphone...you choose!
• Two lovely offices with a nice garden to relax and have a coffee
• Free coffee and soft drinks
• Kitchen facilities
• Medical insurance with Sanitas
• Training: Free AWS and SAP certifications, internal workshops and free access to Linkedin E-learning
• Free online English, German, Spanish or French classes through a platform
• Online Canteen 2.0

You see a personal challenge in this responsible task? Apply now - and become part of the SYNTAX team!