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Product Owner

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As Senior Product Owner, you are the strategic link between business, users and technology. You will take the lead on the development of digital products within the SDG framework, continuously focusing on optimal user experience (CX), maximum stakeholder value and technical feasibility.

You will work in a complex, regulated context with multiple government actors, where alignment and clear communication are crucial. You will guide the product from vision to deployment - and beyond.

Tasks

  • Develop and refine a clear product vision and roadmap in line with European SDG objectives

  • Prioritize features and epics based on user needs, policy objectives and technical capabilities

  • Coordinate with stakeholders at tactical and strategic levels: from federal government departments to European institutions

  • Supervising and coaching multidisciplinary agile teams

  • Continuously monitor customer and user experience through data, feedback and user testing

  • Ensuring a consistent digital experience across channels and administrations

  • Act as a bridge between business, development, UX/UI and governance

Ideal Profile

  • At least 8 years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role

  • Demonstrated expertise in customer experience (CX), digital strategy and roadmap management

  • Experience with agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe or similar)

  • Strong stakeholder management and alignment skills, including in political and policy-sensitive contexts

  • Ability to work in complex ecosystems with many moving parts

  • You are a natural coach and know how to inspire and structure teams

  • You communicate fluently in Dutch and French (English is a plus)

  • Experience with government projects or European digital initiatives is a plus