Technical Product Owner, Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Make it in the North

Groningen

Hybrid

EUR 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Make it in the North is seeking a Technical Product Owner to drive end-to-end Supply Chain Surgical Vision at Groningen and Uppsala sites. You will partner with site leaders, POs and OT teams to translate business needs into technology outcomes and ensure reliable, compliant manufacturing systems.

In this role you will own the site technology roadmap, prioritise investments, and oversee project delivery while collaborating with global product teams and external partners to realise business value

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related field.
5+ years of experience supporting manufacturing or supply chain technology environments.
Experience leading IT projects and technology deployments in manufacturing environments.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and shop-floor systems.
Experience working in regulated environments (GxP).
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience working with global and virtual teams.
Experience with SAP and MES/MSP/low-code (Mendix).
Knowledge of Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Automation, and Digital Manufacturing technologies.
Experience supporting medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
PM certification (PMP, Agile, Scrum, Product Owner).

Responsibilities

Serve as the critical partner/member of the site squad team.
Translate business priorities and challenges into technology solutions and roadmaps.
Align site technology priorities with global Surgical Vision and J&J Surgical Vision strategies.
Support Technology transformation programs such as JET & Transcend, NPI, new production lines, site expansions, and process improvements.
Own and prioritize the site technology portfolio and backlog.
Define annual priorities, roadmaps, and investment plans.
Balance business value, technical feasibility, cost, and risk.
Drive delivery of projects, enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure manufacturing systems are reliable, secure, compliant, and fit for purpose.
Manage site performance, system availability, and incident resolution.
Lead Cybersecurity, TLM, and risk mitigation activities.
Support audits and compliance activities as the primary IT SME.
Lead deployment of manufacturing technology solutions across sites E2E.
Coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors, and JJT shared services.
Remove roadblocks and drive timely decision-making.
Ensure benefits and business value are realized after implementation.
Lead and influence virtual and on-site teams across locations.
Partner with Business POs, Service Delivery Leads, Architects, Quality, and Manufacturing E2E teams.
Manage vendor relationships and external technology partners.