Product Owner Networking

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Veghel; Hybrid; EUR 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workplace

40 vacation days

Health & Wellbeing budget

Commuting allowance

Pension scheme

On-site health centres

Vanderlande Academy

Job summary

Vanderlande is seeking a Product Owner Networking to define the strategy, roadmap and backlog for our enterprise networking capabilities. You will collaborate with network engineers, architects and security specialists to deliver a secure, scalable network infrastructure in an Agile environment.

You will translate business requirements into user stories, balance technical debt with operational excellence, and drive improvements aligned with enterprise architecture and cloud strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Product Owner, Service Owner, Technical Lead, or similar role.
• Good understanding of enterprise networking technologies (LAN/WAN, Wi‑Fi, Datacenter Networking, SD‑WAN, Cloud Networking, Network Security).
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and make data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the Networking product backlog and roadmap.
• Define priorities in collaboration with stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams.
• Translate business and operational requirements into clear user stories and backlog items.
• Balance technical debt, operational excellence, security requirements, and innovation initiatives.
• Lead networking-related projects and platform improvements.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate progress, risks, and dependencies.
• Collaborate with suppliers and technology partners.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and cloud strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement of networking services and processes.

Skills

Agile experience

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Prioritization

Tools

LAN/WAN

Wi‑Fi

Datacenter Networking

SD‑WAN

Cloud Networking (Azure/AWS)

Network Security

Job description

Product Owner Networking

The ICT department has initiated a transition towards an Agile way of working, as part of the transition towards an improved ICT Target Operating Model (TOM). The Vanderlande ICT Core department is the backbone of our ICT Department, providing infrastructure, workplace and low-code platform products to our internal organization. ICT Core contributes high value to our business and delivers cutting-edge products.

About the Role

As Product Owner Networking, you are responsible for the strategy, roadmap, and prioritization of Vanderlande's enterprise networking capabilities. You work closely with network engineers, architects, security specialists, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure a secure, reliable, scalable, and future-ready network infrastructure. You drive value delivery through Agile ways of working and act as the primary point of contact for networking-related initiatives, improvements, and investments.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the Networking product backlog and roadmap.
• Define priorities in collaboration with stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams.
• Translate business and operational requirements into clear user stories and backlog items.
• Balance technical debt, operational excellence, security requirements, and innovation initiatives.
• Lead networking-related projects and platform improvements.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate progress, risks, and dependencies.
• Collaborate with suppliers and technology partners.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and cloud strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement of networking services and processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience as a Product Owner, Service Owner, Technical Lead, or similar role.
• Good understanding of enterprise networking technologies, such as LAN/WAN, Wi‑Fi, Datacenter Networking, SD‑WAN, Cloud Networking (Azure/AWS) and Network Security concepts.
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and make data-driven decisions.

Desired Competencies

• Customer-focused
• Strategic thinking
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Collaboration and stakeholder management
• Ownership and accountability
• Continuous improvement mindset

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of € 5665 to € 7639 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance).
• Possibility to grow outside this scale through exceeding performance expectations.
• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).
• Flexible working hours.
• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).
• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300 per calendar year.
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.
• Working from home allowance.
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.
• On‑site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists.
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
• A great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.

Location & Eligibility

For this role, you must be based in the Netherlands and must possess legal authorization to work in the Netherlands at the time of applying. Non-fulfillment of this criteria can be a reason for non-selection further.

Background Screening

For this position it is possible that a background screening will be conducted. This screening can include checks such as verification of identity, qualifications or other relevant records, which may include criminal background or sanctions list checks, in accordance with our internal policies and applicable laws. Any job offer may be extended under the condition that the screening does not give reason to reconsider the hiring decision. Candidates will always be informed about the process and their rights before any screening is initiated.

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

About Vanderlande

Every day, millions of people rely on Vanderlande without even knowing it. From baggage checked in at the airport to parcels on their way to someone’s doorstep, our automation solutions help keep the world moving. Vanderlande designs, delivers, and supports automation technology, operational software, and lifecycle services for leading airports and parcel operations worldwide. Across more than 100 countries, our customers rely on us to keep their operations moving reliably, efficiently, and sustainably. Behind every solution are the people who make it happen.

At Vanderlande, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Our values, Every Day Better, We Care, and Team Play, guide how we collaborate, support each other, and create value for our customers. Here, you can work with colleagues across disciplines and cultures, contribute to work that makes a difference, and build your future in an organisation that invites you to grow. Explore what is possible at Vanderlande and discover how you can make an impact. Aspire. Grow. Achieve. Together.