Agile Product Owner

Eight Eleven Group; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Retirement plan

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Job summary

Brooksource in Antwerp, Belgium is seeking an Agile Product Owner for a hybrid role requiring two onsite days weekly. You will own and refine the backlog, translate features into user stories, and drive value-based prioritization within a mature SAFe environment.

You will collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, and cross-functional teams to deliver measurable value and ensure release readiness. English and Dutch proficiency required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technology or business delivery environments.
• Experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role within Agile teams.
• Hands-on SAFe Agile and Agile Release Train experience.
• Certified SAFe® Product Owner or Product Manager certification.
• Strong backlog management and Agile delivery expertise; experience with enterprise systems, integrations, and operational processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills.
• Jira or similar backlog management experience.
• Professional proficiency in English and Dutch.
• Belgium-based and able to work onsite at least 2 days per week.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (preferred).
• Experience in regulated industries such as healthcare, financial services, or insurance (preferred).
• Knowledge of security, compliance, performance, and operational requirements (preferred).
• Experience with modernization and migration initiatives (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Own, maintain, prioritize, and refine the Agile team backlog to ensure it is clear and delivery-ready.
• Translate features into user stories and define acceptance criteria for development teams.
• Drive value-based prioritization and iteration planning to maximize business outcomes.
• Support delivery teams with business context, requirements clarity, and timely decision-making.
• Manage dependencies, risks, quality, stakeholder alignment, and release readiness throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Communicate progress, priorities, scope, and delivery expectations to stakeholders and leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement through feedback, production insights, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Business Owners, Architects, Engineering, Operations, Compliance, Scrum Masters, Release Train Engineers, and other Agile teams.
• Ensure transparent prioritization and proactive management of risks and dependencies.
• Champion stakeholder alignment and ensure delivered changes provide measurable value.

Skills

SAFe Agile experience

Backlog management

Stakeholder management

Jira

English & Dutch

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Job description

Agile Product Owner

Antwerp, Belgium

Hybrid role (minimum 2 days onsite/week)

€50/hour+ (Compensation based on experience and market factors)

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client is seeking an experienced Agile Product Owner to join their team in Belgium on a hybrid basis. As an Agile Product Owner, you will be responsible for maximizing the value delivered by Agile teams through effective backlog ownership, prioritization, stakeholder alignment, and delivery execution within a SAFe environment. You will partner closely with Product Managers, Business Owners, Architects, Engineering, Operations, Compliance, Scrum Masters, Release Train Engineers, and Agile teams across the Agile Release Train (ART). This is an opportunity to work within a mature SAFe Agile environment, influence enterprise-scale initiatives, and contribute to continuous improvement in a collaborative, cross-functional setting.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Own, maintain, prioritize, and refine the Agile team backlog to ensure it is clear, delivery-ready, and aligned with business value
• Translate features into user stories and define acceptance criteria for development teams
• Drive value-based prioritization and iteration planning to maximize business outcomes
• Support delivery teams with business context, requirements clarity, and timely decision-making
• Manage dependencies, risks, quality, stakeholder alignment, and release readiness throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Communicate progress, priorities, scope, and delivery expectations to stakeholders and leadership
• Drive continuous improvement through feedback, production insights, and retrospectives
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Business Owners, Architects, Engineering, Operations, Compliance, Scrum Masters, Release Train Engineers, and other Agile teams
• Ensure transparent prioritization and proactive management of risks and dependencies
• Champion stakeholder alignment and ensure delivered changes provide measurable value

WHAT YOU BRING

• 5+ years in technology or business delivery environments
• Experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role within Agile teams
• Hands-on SAFe Agile and Agile Release Train experience
• Certified SAFe® Product Owner or Product Manager certification
• Strong backlog management and Agile delivery expertiseExperience with enterprise systems, integrations, and operational processes
• Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills
• Jira or similar backlog management experience
• Professional proficiency in English and Dutch
• Belgium-based and able to work onsite at least 2 days per week
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (preferred)
• Experience in regulated industries such as healthcare, financial services, or insurance (preferred)
• Knowledge of security, compliance, performance, and operational requirements (preferred)
• Experience with modernization and migration initiatives (preferred)

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Work within a mature SAFe Agile environment and influence enterprise-scale initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders across the organization
• Competitive benefits and retirement offerings
• Opportunity to drive continuous improvement and deliver measurable business value
• Straightforward, easy one-click apply process
• Be part of a company where relationships are the foundation of everything we do

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Product Managers and Portfolio Stakeholders
• Business Owners and Subject Matter Experts
• Engineering, Architecture, Security, Testing, and Support Teams
• Scrum Masters, Release Train Engineers, and Product Owners
• Change and Release Management Stakeholders

SUCCESS IN THE ROLE

• Clear, prioritized, and delivery-ready backlog
• Transparent prioritization aligned to business value
• Proactive management of risks and dependencies
• Aligned stakeholder expectations
• Delivered changes provide measurable value

ABOUT US

At Brooksource, relationships are the foundation of everything we do. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

EEO STATEMENT

Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay Disclaimer:

Compensation based on experience and market factors.