Vacancy: Product Owner (FSSC)
Function
- Drive digital transformation for 37,500+ certified organizations worldwide in food safety
- Lead product vision and roadmap for FSSC's global certification platform ecosystem
- Bridge business stakeholders and 13-person development team in agile environment
Working from the office in 's Hertogenbosch, you'll be the driving force behind FSSC's digital portals that support their global certification schemes. As the vital link between worldwide business partners and the development team, you'll ensure FSSC's products deliver maximum value to both the organisation and end users. You'll report to Kaushik Niyogi, Manager Software Engineering & Architecture.
In this role, you're responsible for:
- Defining the product vision that aligns with FSSC's strategy through close collaboration with business teams and stakeholders
- Creating, prioritising and refining the Product Backlog with clear, actionable user stories
- Developing and monitoring the product roadmap with feature releases and milestones
- Coordinating production releases and ensuring smooth delivery with acceptable quality.
- Collaborating closely with the development team of 13 professionals
- Actively participating in Agile ceremonies and processes
- Identifying potential risks and resolving obstacles with appropriate escalation
FSSC
- Join the leading non-profit provider of ISO-aligned food safety certification schemes
- Work with premium A-brands and contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals globally
- Be part of 55 international professionals rebuilding cutting-edge application landscape
Since 2009, Foundation FSSC has been the leading, non-profit, and independent provider of certification Schemes for ISO-aligned Management Systems.
More than 37.500 organizations worldwide, including premium A-brands, are certified to the FSSC 22000 Scheme for Food Safety Management Systems. The FSSC 24000 Social Sustainability Scheme was published in 2022. Both certification Schemes contribute to FSSC's vision to create a better world by helping organizations contribute to the SDGs. FSSC employs about 55 professionals. Half of them work in the Netherlands, the rest from other locations in the world.
Presently FSSC is in the process of rebuilding its application landscape to better support its own users as well as its Licensed Partners (Certification Bodies) and other stakeholders.
Requirements
- Leverage your agile Product Owner certification in a strategic B2B environment
- Apply your business analysis skills to complex international certification processes
- Use your leadership abilities to drive decisions in a flexible, autonomous role
You are a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills who can translate complex business needs into clear product requirements. You thrive in an international environment and enjoy finding the perfect balance between business demands and technical possibilities.
To succeed in this role, you have:
- Experience in agile development environments, preferably with "no code" platforms
- Agile Product Owner certification (CSPO/PSPO or similar)
- Experience in a B2B environment and business analysis
- Excellent presentation skills and English language proficiency
- An assertive nature with strong leadership and decision-making abilities
- The flexibility to work independently from home and in the office
A degree in business or product management is preferred, and experience in audits and certification schemes would be an asset.
Offer
- Enjoy healthy work-life balance with flexible home and office working arrangements
- Develop professionally in an open culture with passionate, international colleagues
- Benefit from competitive compensation and ample personal development opportunities
If a healthy work-life balance and agile working within an international environment is top of your wish list, then as a Product Owner at FSSC, you've come to the right place. In addition, you can also count on:
- A competitive salary
- Ample opportunities for personal development
- An open culture within a flexible organisation
- Colleagues who enjoy their work and are passionate about their company
Application
- Upload your CV or connect via LinkedIn for this strategic Product Owner opportunity
- Submit your motivation through 'Extra document' to showcase your passion for impact
- Contact Karst Dollekamp directly via phone, WhatsApp, or email for immediate response
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