--- title: 'Senior Manager, Product & Business Analysis at DKB Code Factory' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-manager-product-business-analysis-dkb-code-factory-valencia-1b3m9g10b03j' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Senior Manager, Product & Business Analysis at DKB Code Factory - **Company:** DKB Code Factory - **Location:** Valencia, Spain - **Posted:** 2026-07-28 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dkbcodefactory/jobs/7819159003 ## Job description Welcome to DKB Code Factory…. { { … a_place_to_stay_yourself: } } ; { { … a_place_to_stay_curious: Lead and develop a department of Product Owners and Business Analysts across Private Customers , the Cloud Competence Center, and the API Platform to institutionalize outcome‑driven discovery, measurable KPIs, and cross‑domain alignment. This role combines people leadership, strategic influence, and product excellence—offering a hands‑on opportunity to build future product leaders while shaping product practices used by millions of banking customers. Ideal for a leader who values learning, mentorship, and measurable impact. } } ; { your_responsibilities: [ - Build and lead a high‑performing chapter of approximately eight Product Owners and Business Analysts across Private Customers Porfolio, Cloud Competence Center, and Tech API Platform. - Coach and develop direct reports through structured capability assessments and individualized development plans; define and communicate clear career progression criteria. - Drive consistent, outcome‑focused roadmaps: ensure major initiatives include measurable business outcomes, prioritized rationale, and explicit success metrics. - Institutionalize a Product Excellence Framework (discovery, hypothesis testing, KPIs, decision gates), pilot adoption, and scale best practices across domains. - Establish and run knowledge‑sharing rituals, mentoring programs, and a living PO/BA Practices handbook to increase chapter capability and cross‑domain collaboration. - Influence stakeholders across business and technology to align on priorities, reduce decision delays, and maintain strong cross‑domain governance—without owning individual product backlogs. - Promote responsible adoption of AI and product analytics to improve discovery, prioritization, and validation practices. ] } ; { following_qualifications_would_be_in_line_with_our_desired_profile_for_this_position: [ - 6–10+ years of experience in Product Management, Product Ownership, or Business Analysis, including leadership/people management responsibilities. - Proven experience mentoring and managing Product Owners and/or Business Analysts in a matrix or chapter organization. - Strong expertise in Product Discovery, outcome‑oriented delivery, and Agile product practices. - Demonstrated ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders and build trust across organizational boundaries. - Experience with Jira, Confluence, Miro, Figma and product analytics tools (e.g., Mapp, Amplitude, GA4 or similar). - Comfortable using or evaluating AI‑assisted product management tools and discovery/prioritization frameworks. - Strong analytical mindset and experience defining and tracking KPIs. - Excellent written and spoken English. Spanish language skills are a plus but not required. - You're passionate about your work, but also know how to enjoy your free time! ] } ; Got the feeling not to match every single requirement? Don’t worry! We encourage you to apply anyways, even if your qualifications do not align perfectly. You might still be just the right candidate for us! { { … a_place_to_stay_together: From Morning Daily to Afterwork Drink, team spirit is essential to us. The heart of our togetherness is that we truly are connected with each other: We not only share fun & laughter, but also honest opinions - because that's how we grow: We exchange ideas, give support in our personal development, and celebrate success together! Besides our great community, we also offer numerous other [benefits](https://www.dkbcodefactory.com/jobs/valencia#what-we-offer)... } } ; ## About DKB Code Factory ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: DKB Code Factory GmbH is the internal innovation and software development arm of Deutsche Kreditbank (DKB), building digital banking products for retail and business customers. - **Entity Type**: Private (wholly owned subsidiary of DKB) - **Headquarters**: Berlin, Germany - **Founded**: 2018 - **Founders**: Not publicly available (emerged organically from within DKB) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Software Development / Digital Banking / Fintech - **Target customers**: B2B (internal teams at DKB, and indirectly DKB’s retail + business customers) - **Mission**: "To establish DKB as the choice for an irresistible banking experience" by creating intuitive, customer-centric digital products and encouraging experimentation within the DKB group. ## Products & Services - **Private Banking App & Portal**: Full digital banking experience for retail customers – accounts, credit cards, and trading services. Includes co-branded offerings for partners like Porsche and Hilton (e.g., Miles & More credit card) [dkbcodefactory.com]. - **Business Customer Solutions**: Digital loan origination and credit process tools to replace legacy spreadsheets and physical workflows, aiming to accelerate decision-making and reduce risk. - **Property Management Platform**: Modernization of a 20-year-old platform for managing property accounts, maintenance, and deposit accounts – targeting property managers with a unified, compliant application. - **Banking Services API Layer**: "Invisible operating system" connecting front-end banking products to the core banking system, providing a stable, well-structured API for seamless product integration. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed (privately held) - **Key Metric**: Workforce of ~167 employees (as of mid-2024), with +28.6% YoY growth [linkedin.com]. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company Deutsche Kreditbank (DKB), one of the top 3 direct banks in Germany. Co-branding partners include Porsche and Hilton. - **Growth Signals**: Strong headcount growth (+28.6% YoY); active hiring (3 open positions as of mid-2024); operating across 5 countries (Germany, Spain, Ethiopia, Poland, Netherlands); investment in modernizing legacy banking infrastructure. ## Competitive Advantages - **Innovation Incubator Model**: Operates as a dedicated, agile innovation unit inside a major bank, combining startup culture with banking stability and a guaranteed user base. - **User-Centric Design Focus**: In-house UX/UI, research, and insights teams ensure products are built on real customer data, not just technical requirements. - **Sustainability Mandate**: 85% of DKB’s funds are reinvested in sustainable products (agriculture, renewable energy, social infrastructure), providing a sense of purpose beyond profit. - **Accessibility & Inclusion**: Dedicated Accessibility Guild ensures digital products meet the needs of all users, embedding inclusive design as a core practice. ## Strategic Focus - **Digitalization of Core Banking**: Modernizing 20-year-old platforms and digitizing credit processes to move DKB from legacy systems to modern, API-driven platforms. - **Cross-Functional Innovation**: Expanding beyond engineering to become a center of excellence for design, research, and agile methodologies. - **Talent Growth**: Emphasis on continuous learning, hackathons, and knowledge-sharing (e.g., bi-weekly Tech Talks) to keep teams at the cutting edge. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: 89% of employees rate it a great place to work. The atmosphere is described as supportive, experimental, and non-hierarchical, with a strong focus on personal growth and knowledge sharing [dkbcodefactory.com]. - **Flexibility**: Fully hybrid – "You choose where you work: office, home office, or both" [dkbcodefactory.com]. - **Perks**: - Learning budget: up to €1,500/year per person. - Home office setup bonus: €500 onboarding budget. - Public transport: Additional €50/month tax-free; BVG Deutschlandticket subsidized at 25%. - Spendit Card: A benefits card for lifestyle and wellness expenses. - **Engineering Culture**: Technical roles make up 50% of the company; teams are organized into chapters (Frontend, Backend, Mobile, Pega); focus on "building the RIGHT THING before building the THING RIGHT." - **Hiring Process** (as per careers page): Initial call → Role-specific task → Team meeting → Interview → Offer. Onboarding includes a welcome box and team introductions [dkbcodefactory.com]. - **Diversity**: Public commitment to building a "colourful community" where everyone feels valued regardless of background, nationality, religion, or identity. ## Sources 1. [dkbcodefactory.com - Mission & Culture](https://www.dkbcodefactory.com/mission) 2. [dkbcodefactory.com - Culture](https://www.dkbcodefactory.com/culture) 3. [dkbcodefactory.com - Products](https://www.dkbcodefactory.com/product) 4. [dkbcodefactory.com - Jobs & Perks](https://www.dkbcodefactory.com/jobs) 5. 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