Senior Product Owner – Engineering Applications

Vanderlande; Veghel; On-site; EUR 66,960 - 88,164; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 vacation days

Flexible working hours

Hybrid workplace

Health & Wellbeing budget

Commuting allowance

Working from home allowance

Collective pension scheme

On-site health centres

Vanderlande Academy and training facilities

Company restaurant and coffee bar

Job summary

A leading logistics automation company in the Netherlands is seeking a Senior Product Owner to drive innovative software solutions for engineering applications. The successful candidate will ensure alignment between business needs and product development, prioritize backlogs, and facilitate collaboration across teams. Ideal applicants should have a background in Computer Science or related fields, significant experience as a Product Owner, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary along with generous benefits including 40 vacation days and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Bridge between business and development, ensuring product vision alignment.
• Prioritize and manage team backlog to maximize value.
• Set priorities and manage dependencies with stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication skills in English

Familiarity with SAFe

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Senior Product Owner - Engineering Applications

Job Description

Introduction

Vanderlande is the global market leader for future‑proof logistic process automation at airports and in the parcel market. Furthermore, we are also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses, which seamlessly integrate innovative systems, intelligent software and life‑cycle services.

Shape the future of Engineering software with us

As a Product Owner for Engineering Applications, you will play a key role in driving innovative software solutions that empower our engineering teams. You’ll ensure our products deliver real value and support seamless collaboration across the organization. These products include both Vanderlande‑developed tools and market‑leading solutions from our software partners.

Our solutions are used by 2000 Vanderlande colleagues and include tailor‑made tools such as the Vanderlande System Configurator, Code Generators and Emulation Solutions, as well as leading CAD software integrated into our tooling landscape. Together, these applications enable advanced design and engineering capabilities for our global engineering teams.

You’ll join a motivated team of experienced Software Architects and Software Engineers who love turning ideas into great products. Together you will deliver high‑quality products and make a real difference for our customers.

What you’ll do

Team

• Be the bridge between business and development, making sure the team is aligned on the product vision and priorities.
• Turn ideas and customer needs into clear & actionable stories for the team to bring to life.
• Keep the roadmap on track, remove obstacles and help the team focus on delivering real value.

Collaboration & Requirements

• Work with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders to translate business needs into solutions with clear acceptance criteria.
• Align feature functionality with Business Architects, (Chief) Product Owners and Product Architects.

Delivery & Prioritization

• Set priorities and manage dependencies with stakeholders and the Scrum Master.
• Resolve conflicts and adapt to changing requirements to meet commitments.
• Communicate progress and risks proactively.

Continuous Improvement

• Own and prioritize the team backlog to maximize value.
• Drive feedback loops, retrospectives, and root cause analysis for process improvement.
• Partner with the Development Manager and Scrum Master to ensure team focus and capability.

Vision & Roadmap

• Define and execute product strategy for adoption, governance, and self‑service.
• Collaborate on market research and future features.
• Align with stakeholders to accelerate adoption.

What makes you successful

If you’re an experienced, enthusiastic and versatile Product Owner, you should bring:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration or a related field.
• Several years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role.
• Strong communication skills in English (spoken and written).
• Familiarity with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) and certifications such as CSPO or PSPO are a plus.

Why join us

• Make a real impact by shaping tools that engineers rely on every day.
• Work in an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and ideas.
• Enjoy flexibility, opportunities for growth, and collaboration with passionate colleagues.
• Be part of an innovative company where your voice matters.

What we offer

In this challenging and responsible position, you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry‑leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future.

This position offers a competitive salary range of €6,000 to €7,900 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale.

On top of your fixed salary you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:

• 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.
• And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.

Your application

Are you interested in this position? Then apply now directly on our workday vacancy link with your resume and a short summary about your interest in this role.

PS: Due to process compliance, we cannot process email applications. Kindly use the correct vacancy link to apply for this vacancy.

Not sure if you meet every requirement? Apply anyway!

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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.