
Senior Product Owner - 10 Months Contract
- Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
- Contract
- Voltijds
- Product Ownership & Strategy
- Define and manage the product vision and roadmap for ICT solutions supporting asbestos inventories and remediation.
- Ensure alignment of product goals with Ministry objectives, legislation, and national/European asbestos regulations.
- Translate political and administrative requirements into clear product backlogs, user stories, and actionable tasks.
- Stakeholder & Domain Expertise
- Act as subject matter expert (SME) on asbestos legislation, inventories, and remediation processes.
- Collaborate with government agencies, employers, employees, professionals, and the Dutch Labour Inspectorate.
- Address political and administrative sensitivities, providing pragmatic and sustainable solutions.
- Agile & Delivery
- Lead product development using Agile methodologies (Scrumwise, Agile working).
- Prioritize backlog items, ensuring efficient delivery of high-value features.
- Work closely with development teams, business analysts, and stakeholders to ensure successful implementation.
- Process & Implementation
- Guide the progress and implementation of administrative processes within the asbestos field.
- Translate complex regulatory frameworks into concrete ICT workflows, tools, and activities.
- Monitor and report on progress, risks, and deliverables to stakeholders and Ministry leadership.
- Education: University-level working and thinking capacity (Master’s preferred).
- Experience:
- At least 7 years of proven experience as a Product Owner in ICT and/or regulatory environments.
- Demonstrated affinity and hands-on knowledge of the asbestos domain, including inventories, remediation, and compliance requirements.
- Deep familiarity with national and European asbestos legislation and regulations.
- Experience with political and administrative issues in the asbestos or regulatory domain.
- Experience with Scrumwise and Agile working methodologies.
- Proven track record in translating administrative processes into ICT solutions.
- Decisive, self-driven, and able to work independently.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; persuasive in complex environments.
- Creative thinker with the ability to generate innovative solutions within strict regulations.
- Excellent time management, able to maintain focus under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Skilled in dealing with resistance and managing conflicting interests with perseverance.