Product Manager Enterprise Data Management

You work in a challenging, international environment and directly contribute to Rabobank becoming an even more data driven digital bank. Being data driven requires being in control of our data. Being in control of our data depends on our bank wide data management and governance services which are used across Rabobank, globally. In this role, you will turn strategic ambitions into scalable capabilities and help our organisation govern data effectively in a rapidly evolving landscape. 

You and your job

You are part of a team of Product Managers responsible for bank wide data management and governance services used across Rabobank. These services cover data quality management, metadata management, data lineage, reference data, data protection/privacy management, AI governance and context management.  

As a Product Manager for Enterprise Data Management, you are responsible for the vision, roadmap, adoption and continuous improvement of enterprise data management capabilities. You lead a multidisciplinary squad and oversee a complex stakeholder landscape across Rabobank. Your portfolio combines strategic change with reliable day-to-day service delivery. Current priorities include enabling AI-ready data, embedding data as a product, improving the end-to-end data issue management process, using AI to automate and simplify data management processes, and continuously evolving our capabilities and technology landscape to remain fit for purpose. 

Practical Examples 

• Work closely with Chapter Global Data Management to implement policy requirements and business processes for data management globally.  
• Translate Rabobank’s enterprise data management ambitions into a compelling product vision, measurable outcomes and a prioritised roadmap that balances strategic change with reliable day-to-day service delivery. 
• Introduce AI-enabled automation to boost productivity and quality in areas such as data definition, data quality requirement and specification generation and data issue management identification.  
• Guide the evolution and rationalisation of the technology landscape, making deliberate choices between enhancing, integrating or replacing capabilities. 
• Ensure enterprise data management and governance services remain secure, resilient and fit for purpose while continuously improving the user experience. 

Top 3 responsibilities

• Lead an existing multidisciplinary squad responsible for developing, operating and continuously improving enterprise data management services used across Rabobank. 
• Develop and communicate a compelling product vision, measurable outcomes and a prioritised roadmap for enterprise data management capabilities, and manage delivery through a transparent, well-maintained backlog that balances user value, AI-enabled automation, regulatory requirements, operational continuity and technology evolution. 
• Oversee a complex stakeholder landscape, building alignment and navigating dependencies, competing interests and governance to deliver sustainable outcomes. 

Together we achieve more than alone

We believe in the power of difference. Bringing together people's differences is what makes us an even better bank. So we are very curious about what you can bring to our team at Area Governance Platform at Tribe Global Data & Analytics Platform.  

 "As one of the Product Managers providing data governance services, we help the organization unlocking the full potential of data while making sure data governance is implemented at scale. Together we service the entire organization globally and there is never a dull moment! I particularly enjoy working in a fast changing, growing and innovating environment. I enjoy being in this diverse, dynamic team who think along with each other to solve challenges, the team has a can-do mentality and is up for fun!" - Evi van Schagen, Product Manager.  

Area Governance Platform is part of Tribe Global Data & Analytics Platform. We provide enterprise capabilities for data management, data lineage, data modelling, reference data, data protection and AI management. Together with our DevOps squads and partners across the bank, we help Rabobank govern data, analytics and AI at scale. We work as one passionate, diverse and result-driven team, combining innovation and transformation with dependable services for our users. 

Work on yourself & the world around you 

For us, your development and that of society go hand in hand. That is why we invest in your growth and work together to create a better world. At Rabobank, you work on yourself and the world around you simultaneously. This is reflected in your personal development opportunities, our hybrid way of working, and a healthy work-life balance. You will also contribute to Rabobank’s mission of Growing a better world together by helping build trusted and compliant banking services. 

Why everyone is welcome at Rabobank 

At Rabobank, we are working toward a culture where everyone feels welcome. We value our differences and use them to collaborate more effectively and make better decisions. By remaining open to different perspectives, we create an environment where colleagues feel heard, respected, and able to be themselves.   

You and your talent

• Academic background (bachelor’s or master’s degree). 
• At least three years of experience as a Product Manager or in a comparable role. 
• At least three years of relevant experience in data management. 
• Experience in developing a product vision, roadmap and backlog and managing delivery with a multidisciplinary squad.  
• Ability to make strategical choices to continuously improve our enterprise data management capabilities. 
• Experience working in a complex, international and highly regulated organisation. 
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to connect business and technology stakeholders. 
• You are proactive, result-driven and able to translate complex challenges into clear priorities and practical solutions. 
• Affinity with new developments in data, technology and AI. 
• Fluent in English. 
• You must be located in the Netherlands, re-location is not possible for this role. 

Motivation letter required

A motivation letter answering the question below is required for this role. Applications without motivation letter will be rejected.  

• Question: which experience demonstrates that you have successfully led a strategical transformation or innovation within a complex environment?
• Points to specifically address: context, your role, most important stakeholders and the achieved result.

You and the job application process

Apply to the vacancy of Product Manager at Rabobank before Monday 28th of September.

• Acquisition from (recruitment) agencies is not appreciated. 
• Applications cannot be submitted via e-mail, only via the vacancy.
• Any questions about the job content? Contact: Evi van Schagen, Product Manager Governance Platform via Evi.van.Schagen@rabobank.nl   
• Any questions about working at Rabobank and the process? Reach out to Lisa Boschma, corporate recruiter, via Lisa.Boschma@rabobank.nl. #LI-LB 
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