Solution Product Manager | EU Institutions

Ayesa Digital; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EU projects

Multicultural environment

Team of EU experts

Job summary

Ayesa Digital in Brussels is seeking an experienced Solution Product Manager to oversee the lifecycle of digital solutions for international trade policy-related information systems used by EU institutions and stakeholders. Based in Brussels, you will coordinate business and technical stakeholders to deliver on time, on budget, and to high quality.

You will guide requirements, define roadmaps, and ensure governance, security, and architecture alignment while embracing agile and waterfall

Qualifications

• University degree corresponding to EQF Level 7 (master's level or 5 years of higher education) and a minimum of 5 years of IT professional experience; or EQF Level 6 (bachelor's level or 3 years of higher education) and a minimum of 7 years; or a secondary degree giving access to higher education and a minimum of 12 years
• At least 5 years of experience in data analysis, including business and operational data, and in using Microsoft Office 365
• At least 5 years of experience supporting business analysis and identifying relevant business data for information portals
• At least 3 years of professional experience in the field of international trade, preferably involving EU trade policy, preferential trade agreements and rules of origin
• Practical experience translating legal and technical documents into business requirements
• Knowledge of solution and systems architecture principles, and of Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Knowledge of cloud computing, integration technologies and APIs, and cybersecurity principles
• Knowledge of data management and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Snowflake)
• Experience with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Microsoft Project, Confluence)
• Knowledge of product management practices (roadmapping, backlog management, outcome-based planning) and of change and release management
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, align technical and business stakeholders, negotiate scope and priorities, and explain complex technology in accessible terms
• Candidate must be security clearable or already hold EU-27 security clearance
• English language proficiency at C1 level or higher, and French at B2 level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of digital solutions, from conceptualisation to retirement, applying continuous improvement practices
• Oversee the definition, construction and management of digital solutions
• Elicit, analyse and prioritise requirements with business and technical stakeholders, translating them into solution features and acceptance criteria
• Develop and maintain a solution vision and roadmap aligned with business goals, defining measurable outcomes and metrics
• Coordinate solution designs and architectures aligned with enterprise standards and non-functional requirements
• Manage cross-functional teams in solution delivery and establish decision-making structures and governance cadences (sprint reviews, roadmap reviews)
• Ensure delivery adheres to timelines, budget and quality standards, using both traditional KPIs and outcome-based measures
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses to assess solution options
• Maintain documentation for solutions, designs, decisions and processes, ensuring traceability and knowledge transfer
• Identify, assess and mitigate risks and issues, maintaining a risk register
• Provide technical guidance to teams and stakeholders and evaluate emerging technologies and practices

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

English C1

French B2

Agile & Waterfall

Roadmapping

Power BI

SQL

Education

Master's degree / EQF 7

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Snowflake

Tableau

Job description

Every professional in our company is vital to us. Thanks to their talent, we continue to expand; today, we are a global team of over 11,000 people working toward a common goal.

Ayesa Digital is currently participating in high-impact European Union projects designed to address major European challenges and drive science and innovation. These are strategic technological projects based on collaborative initiatives that stand out for their international focus and a strong commitment to socially oriented results.

We are looking for an experienced Solution Product Manager to join an international environment supporting the development and maintenance of information systems in the area of international trade policy, used by European institutions and stakeholders.

Based in Brussels, with on-site presence when required (notice of 2 hours), you will oversee the lifecycle of digital solutions, from conceptualisation to retirement. Working within a multicultural environment, you will collaborate with business and technical stakeholders, project, delivery, service and operation managers to ensure solutions are delivered on time, on budget and to the expected quality.

What you'll do

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of digital solutions, from conceptualisation to retirement, applying continuous improvement practices
• Oversee the definition, construction and management of digital solutions
• Elicit, analyse and prioritise requirements with business and technical stakeholders, translating them into solution features and acceptance criteria
• Develop and maintain a solution vision and roadmap aligned with business goals, defining measurable outcomes and metrics
• Coordinate solution designs and architectures aligned with enterprise standards and non-functional requirements
• Manage cross-functional teams in solution delivery and establish decision-making structures and governance cadences (sprint reviews, roadmap reviews)
• Ensure delivery adheres to timelines, budget and quality standards, using both traditional KPIs and outcome-based measures
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses to assess solution options
• Maintain documentation for solutions, designs, decisions and processes, ensuring traceability and knowledge transfer
• Identify, assess and mitigate risks and issues, maintaining a risk register
• Provide technical guidance to teams and stakeholders and evaluate emerging technologies and practices

What we're looking for

• University degree corresponding to EQF Level 7 (master's level or 5 years of higher education) and a minimum of 5 years of IT professional experience; or EQF Level 6 (bachelor's level or 3 years of higher education) and a minimum of 7 years; or a secondary degree giving access to higher education and a minimum of 12 years
• At least 5 years of experience in data analysis, including business and operational data, and in using Microsoft Office 365
• At least 5 years of experience supporting business analysis and identifying relevant business data for information portals
• At least 3 years of professional experience in the field of international trade, preferably involving EU trade policy, preferential trade agreements and rules of origin
• Practical experience translating legal and technical documents into business requirements
• Knowledge of solution and systems architecture principles, and of Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Knowledge of cloud computing, integration technologies and APIs, and cybersecurity principles
• Knowledge of data management and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Snowflake)
• Experience with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Microsoft Project, Confluence)
• Knowledge of product management practices (roadmapping, backlog management, outcome-based planning) and of change and release management
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, align technical and business stakeholders, negotiate scope and priorities, and explain complex technology in accessible terms
• Candidate must be security clearable or already hold EU-27 security clearance
• English language proficiency at C1 level or higher, and French at B2 level.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL 4)
• Awareness of emerging technologies and digital transformation trends
• Previous experience in European institutions

What We Offer:

• Prestigious projects within European institutions.
• International, innovative, and multicultural environments.
• Continuous support from a team of experts in EU projects.

If you are ambitious, enthusiastic, and seeking a new professional challenge in international projects with real-world impact, this is the place for you!

In accordance with Organic Law 3/2007 of March 22, the company is committed to promoting the defense and effective application of the principle of equality between men and women, preventing any type of labor discrimination based on sex, and guaranteeing equal entry opportunities. Furthermore, we promote diversity and reject any discrimination based on race, gender, functional diversity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other personal or social condition, striving to build an inclusive and enriching environment.