Cyber Security Product Owner (m/f/d)

About the role

BASF is looking for a senior Cyber Security Product Owner to lead the strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle of its authentication services. Based in Madrid, you will work within the Cyber Security and Identity & Access Management teams to deliver secure, user‑friendly login solutions across the global enterprise.

Key responsibilities

• Define vision, strategy and roadmap for authentication services such as Smartcard Management, Windows Hello for Business and FIDO2.
• Prioritise business requirements, security objectives and technical capabilities to maximise product value.
• Maintain and refine the product backlog, ensuring transparency for all stakeholders.
• Act as the primary liaison between business units, cyber security teams, architects, engineers and external service providers.
• Drive adoption of phishing‑resistant and password‑less authentication technologies.
• Set service objectives, KPIs, quality targets and success metrics.
• Lead product lifecycle activities, including demand management, innovation and decommissioning decisions.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a product owner or senior engineer in cyber security or identity management.
• Strong understanding of authentication technologies and zero‑trust principles.
• Excellent communication skills to align technical and business stakeholders.
• Ability to translate security requirements into actionable product features.

Required skills

• Smartcards
• Windows Hello for Business
• FIDO2

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape authentication strategy at a leading global chemical company.
• Collaborative environment with cross‑functional security experts.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.