Product Owner – Learning & Community (m/w/d)

At 42 Heilbronn , we provide a project based, peer to peer coding education designed to prepare the next generation of software engineers. Our learning model focuses on real world problem solving, collaboration, and autonomy.

To complement the core technical curriculum, we are looking for a Product Owner – Learning & Community who will design and coordinate additional learning opportunities and community initiatives that help students develop skills needed for their future careers.

In this role, you will shape and manage extracurricular programs such as soft skill training, technical workshops, community initiatives, and external learning opportunities.

• As Product Owner – Learning & Community, you are responsible for designing, coordinating, and continuously improving learning activities that complement the core curriculum at 42 Heilbronn.
• You ensure that students gain essential professional and personal skills that go beyond the standard program. You will also act as a central coordination point for extracurricular initiatives and student focused learning activities.
• Key Responsibilities
• Identify and coordinate learning topics and formats that complement the core technical curriculum.
• Design, organize, and manage extracurricular programs, including:
• Soft skill development programs
• Technical workshops beyond the core curriculum
• Talks, workshops, and learning sessions with external partners
• Manage student facing communication related to extracurricular offerings to ensure clarity, visibility, and engagement.
• Support and develop student communities and interest groups such as clubs, initiatives, and peer learning groups.
• Coordinate the on campus visibility of extracurricular activities, including information displays and communication channels.
• Collect and incorporate feedback from students, alumni, and partners to continuously improve learning programs.

• Must Have
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to structure initiatives and manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Great communication skills and fluency in English. You are comfortable communicating with students, colleagues, alumni, and external partners.
• Experience working with communities, groups, or educational programs.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working in a dynamic and evolving educational environment.
• A genuine passion for learning, education, and community building.
• Nice to Have
• Professional experience in a technology, education, product, or community related role.
• Experience working with tech communities, startups, or educational ecosystems.
• A proactive and structured way of working with strong attention to detail.