Product Owner

Area of People

  • Utrecht
  • € 3.500-4.500 per maand
  • Vast
  • Voltijds
  • 2 dagen geleden
At Area of ​​People, we build more than just software: we create livable neighborhoods. Our AI-driven community platform connects residents with each other and with real estate providers—from investors to housing associations. This way, we support them in measurably strengthening their social impact.Right now, we are looking for a Product Owner who thrives in a scale-up environment, where priorities matter and outcomes are more important than output. This role is not about just managing a backlog, it's about owning the full product journey: defining success metrics, validating requirements with both clients and residents, and making data-driven decisions on what to build, improve, or even remove.This is a role for someone who combines resilience with curiosity, embraces feedback, and can turn complex input into clear, outcome-driven product direction.In this role you will:
  • Set and adapt the product vision and roadmap based on data and company goals.
  • Collect and validate requirements from multiple sources and translate them into product direction.
  • Engage management and co-founders in key product decisions to ensure strategic alignment and shared ownership.
  • Draft early user flows or wireframes before involving design to keep pace and clarity.
  • Collaborate closely with UX/UI and the engineering team to deliver solutions that work.
  • Define success metrics, track outcomes, and use analytics to guide iteration.
  • Share priorities and progress clearly across the company.
  • From concept to adoption, you ensure features fit into the full customer journey.
What we're looking for in our next Product Owner:
  • Motivation to improve the product experience for both residents and clients.
  • Clear communication and strong collaboration skills.
  • Experience with roadmap management and prioritization frameworks.
  • Understanding of basic UX/UI principles.
  • Comfortable adjusting priorities and maintaining focus in a fast-paced scale-up.
  • A balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
  • Fluency in Dutch (spoken and written) is required, as many of our clients and residents communicate primarily in Dutch.
Skills and experience that will help you succeed:
  • Background in B2B2C or SaaS platforms.
  • Familiarity with property management or resident engagement.
  • Experience in requirements engineering or project management.
What we can offer you:
  • A gross monthly salary between €3500 - €4500 (32–40 hours per week, depending on experience).
  • A varied, healthy lunch at the office every day.
  • Office with a view from the Jaarbeurs Innovation Mile, right next to Utrecht Central Station.
  • Hybrid working (from home, at the office, or with clients).
  • A €350 home office setup allowance.
  • A personal development budget with full room to grow your skills.
  • 25 vacation days (based on 40 hours).
  • Pension scheme, travel allowance, and a MacBook.
  • Team outings, drinks, and inspiring sessions.
  • Opportunities to grow within a fast-growing, innovative scale-up.

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