Product Owner / IT Lead - PHP Development Projects in Lithuania

Are you a tech-savvy Project Manager who loves bringing complex systems together Do you thrive in agile environments keeping projects on track while empowering teams to deliver their best work At NIKAN were looking for a Product Owner / IT Lead - PHP Development Projects in Lithuania to orchestrate high-impact projects that connect major platforms like Shopware Mirakl JTL and plentyOne. Youll be the driving force behind seamless integrations that power global e-commerce success.

About Us

Since its founding over 10 years ago our group of companies centered around nikan GmbH headquartered in Leverkusen (Germany) has developed into a leading service provider in the forward-looking fields of software and AI solutions as well as e-commerce fulfillment for global manufacturers. Despite our international orientation with activities in over 40 countries we maintain a dynamic innovative and relaxed start-up culture.

Our team works entirely remotely and consists of dedicated creative minds who use state-of-the-art cloud-based technologies to create a flexible and productive working environment. We attach great importance to an open corporate culture close cooperation and the continuous development of each individual.

Recruiting for this position is handled by ninepoint GmbH; hiring is done by nikan GmbH.

Your Mission:

• Lead Projects End to End: Own multiple e-commerce integration projects keeping scope timeline budget and quality in balance.
• Plan & Strategize: Build and manage detailed project roadmaps with clear milestones estimates dependencies and delivery timelines.
• Manage the Backlog: Define and prioritize epics user stories and acceptance criteria in close collaboration with stakeholders.
• Tackle Risks & Change: Anticipate risks manage issues and apply effective change control processes to stay on course.
• Keep Everyone Aligned: Communicate clearly with all stakeholders share progress updates and set realistic expectations.
• Deliver Quality: Coordinate testing and release plans ensuring smooth handovers to operations and support.
• Coordinate Partners: Work closely with vendors marketplace partners and third-party providers to keep projects moving.

Your Superpowers:

• Proven Experience: 35 years as an IT or Technical Project Manager delivering software projects with engineering teams.
• Agile Mindset: Deep knowledge of Agile/Scrum (story mapping estimation sprint/release planning tracking KPIs).
• Exceptional Communicator: Strong stakeholder management skills; you set expectations with clarity and confidence.
• Problem-Solver: Solid understanding of risk issue and change management with awareness of budget and forecasting.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with modern PM tools like ClickUp Asana Jira or YouTrack
• Remote-Ready: Excellent English skills and the ability to collaborate across EET/CET time zones.
• Big Plus But Not Required:
  • Familiarity with APIs and e-commerce platforms (Shopware Mirakl JTL plentyOne). You dont need to code but youre comfortable reading API docs and discussing trade-offs.
  • German proficiency.

What Makes Us Different:

We believe that a great company is built by great people. We offer a supportive and flexible environment where you can do your best work and grow professionally.

• Real Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 7-hour workday and flexible hours so work fits into your life (not the other way around).
• 100% Remote: Work from anywhere in Lithuania.
• Competitive Compensation: gross/month (with 13th salary: gross/year)
• Valuable Perks: Monthly allowance for food delivery and taxi services plus a comprehensive additional health insurance package.
• Meaningful Work: Shape international e-commerce projects in a flat-structured team with direct access to decision-makers.
• Growth & Culture: A people-first culture with plenty of opportunities to keep learning and leveling up.

Ready to Take on the Challenge

Excited about this role So are we. Send us your application and lets talk.