Product Owner

Blyce; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive gross salary 4500–6100 EUR

28 vacation days

8.33% vacation pay

Variable annual bonus (extra month)

Pension plan

Health insurance

Hybrid work policy

Company laptop and IT tools

Professional development opportunities

Team events

Job summary

Blyce is seeking a Product Owner to join our team in the Netherlands. You will manage the product backlog, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure delivery of high-quality software aligned with client needs.

You will lead with user-centered design, journey mapping, and data-driven decision making, while coordinating with developers and delivery teams in a hybrid work model. Experience in public-sector or fintech contexts is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or similar role.
• C1 Professional proficiency in English (written and verbal).
• Proven success in solving real problems through digital products.
• Experience in Agile environments.
• Strong skills in user-centered design, journey mapping, backlog management, and BPMN.
• Experience in user research and working closely with users.
• Ability to communicate with developers and understand technical constraints.

Responsibilities

• Provide input to establish product vision and roadmap.
• Create, maintain and prioritize the product backlog aligned with client needs.
• Structure products from problems, identify solutions and prioritization.
• Work with development teams to communicate requirements and feasibility.
• Conduct user interviews and translate findings into insights.
• Differentiate between feature requests and user needs, map journeys.
• Collaborate with Delivery Coordinator on sprint planning and impediments.
• Define and measure outputs, track success metrics.
• Conduct market research to identify opportunities and direction.
• Stay updated on industry trends and information security policies.

Skills

Product Ownership

Backlog management

Agile methodologies

User research

Journey mapping

BPMN

Communication with developers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

About Blyce

Blyce has been supporting the digital transformation of governments and public organizations for more than 40 years. Our software products help modernize essential public services such as taxation, social security, permits, and licensing in more than 20 countries, including Curaçao, Bonaire, Suriname, Grenada, and Papua New Guinea.

With international teams in Curaçao, the Netherlands, Colombia, Bonaire, and beyond, we work in a multicultural environment where technology, public impact, and collaboration come together.

Your Challenge as a Product Owner

As a Product Owner, you are responsible for managing the product backlog, collaborating with business stakeholders, and ensuring that the development team produces high-quality software that meets the requirements and expectations of clients. You ensure features remain aligned with business priorities, thereby reducing the risk of budget overruns and delivery delays.

Your Responsibilities include:

• Provide input to establish the product vision and assist in developing the product roadmap.
• Create, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog aligned with product vision and client needs.
• Structure products starting from problems - identify solutions, internal capabilities, functionalities, and prioritization.
• Work closely with development teams to communicate requirements and understand technical feasibility.
• Conduct user interviews and research sessions, applying methodologies to synthesize findings into actionable insights.
• Distinguish between feature requests and underlying user needs.
• Map and optimize customer journeys to improve product experience.
• Collaborate with the Delivery Coordinator to address impediments.
• Define and measure solution outputs, establishing tracking mechanisms for success.
• Conduct market research to identify opportunities and validate product direction.
• Collaborate with delivery coordinators on sprint planning, lead refinement sessions.
• Ensure all product decisions align with delivering maximum value and measurable impact.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.
• Remain updated on Information Security policies and integrate them into daily work.

What You Bring

• Must have:
• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role.

• C1 Professional proficiency in English (both written and verbal).
• Proven success in solving real problems through digital products or features.
• Experience in Agile environments.
• Strong skills in user-centered design, journey mapping, backlog management, and BPMN.
• Experience in user research and working closely with users.
• Ability to communicate effectively with developers and understand technical constraints.
• Proven ability to define and track product success metrics.

Nice to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Agile certifications such as CSPO or SAFe PO/PM.
• Background in public sector, insurance, pensions, compensation funds, chambers of commerce, or public systems. Fintech, Govtech, Insurtech, among other similar sectors.

Key Competencies:

• Insight – Ability to quickly understand complex situations, identify priorities, anticipate the consequences of decisions, and develop effective solutions.
• Persuasiveness – Ability to build support for ideas and proposals by communicating convincingly and highlighting benefits and opportunities.
• Customer Orientation – Strong focus on understanding customer needs, building meaningful relationships, and continuously seeking ways to enhance the customer experience.
• Cooperation – Ability to work effectively with others, encourage collaboration, value diverse perspectives, and contribute to achieving shared goals.
• Forming Judgement – Ability to assess situations objectively, weigh different perspectives, and make well-founded decisions based on facts and logical reasoning.
• Organization Sensitivity – Understanding of organizational dynamics, stakeholder interests, and the impact of decisions across teams and departments.

What We Offer

• A competitive gross monthly salary between €4500 and €6100 depending on experience (based on full-time employment in the Netherlands).
• 28 vacation days, with the option to buy or sell 8 additional days each year.
• 8.33% vacation pay.
• A gross variable compensation equivalent to an extra month’s salary per year, paid out per month.
• A gross fixed expense allowance of €300,- per month.
• An annual reward, linked to company results.
• Full coverage of your basic health insurance, plus a strong pension plan via a.s.r..
• A hybrid working policy that supports flexibility and balance.
• A company laptop and all necessary IT tools.
• Continuous development opportunities, guided by our Talent Development Expert.
• A fun and connected culture, with team events and vitality activities.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join us in transforming public services with cutting-edge solutions and a collaborative, purpose-driven team.