Product Owner

Product Owner

Shape Nexa, Rabobank’s Internal Development Platform, as 1 of the 3 most important goals in the area.

You and your job

Build the backbone of Nexa. As Product Owner, you turn platform technology into product value, set direction, create a clear backlog for the squad and align expectations with stakeholders across the platform.

Practical Examples

• Help teams understand what the platform provider role means for feature providers.
• Bring product value step by step instead of aiming for the final version at once.
• Build connections between onsite Product Owners in the Netherlands and offshore squads in India.

Facts & Figures

• 36 hours per week
• You guide 2 offshore squads in India.
• More than 49,000 Rabobank colleagues around the world

Top 3 responsibilities

• Translate platform strategy into clear product phases, priorities and a practical backlog.
• Set direction on platform governance, processes, rules and quality standards.
• Align stakeholders and manage expectations on what is available now and what comes next.

Work in a new international team that is still taking shape. You bring structure, clarity and direction while helping Nexa grow into a strong platform product for Rabobank.

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 Engineering Journey – Nexa / Backstage.

‘If you enjoy transformation, want to leave your footprint in an organisation and want to be there early when impact is created, then this is the place.’  - Lâle Çimsit, Hiring Manager.

The Area Engineering journey has 6 product owners.  They are working together to build up Nexa. All have their own focus within the Area but deliver value to Rabobank as one. 

Talking of Rabobank: We are a Dutch bank that operates in 35 countries for over 9 million customers. Together with these customers, our members and partners we stand side by side to create a world in which everyone has access to enough healthy food. In the Netherlands we work to create a country in which people are happy with how they live, work and do business.

You and your talent

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Product Management, preferably within a platform-based environment.
• A solid understanding of platform technology and the ability to translate technical capabilities into valuable product solutions is a must.
• Knowledge of platform governance, quality standards and platform operating models.
• Experience defining product direction, managing backlogs and prioritising work based on business value.
• The ability to gather stakeholder needs and translate them into clear product requirements and actionable priorities.
• Confidence in managing stakeholder expectations across a complex environment with diverse interests.
• Experience working with Agile methodologies, sprints and quarterly planning cycles.
• Familiarity with Backstage
• Knowledge about SaaS platforms or open-source solutions is a pré.
• Experience collaborating with distributed teams and offshore development squads.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to connect technology, business needs and user value.
• Wanting to improve every day.
• Taking unmistakable ownership.
• Stimulating collaboration.
• Building relationships across a broad stakeholder landscape.
• Adapting to changing situations and evolving priorities.
• Strong in sensing needs and turning them into product decisions.

You and the job application process

• We kindly ask you to apply with both your CV and a motivation letter. Only complete applications will be taken into consideration.
• Any questions about the role? Reach out to Lâle Çimsit, Area Lead, Lale.Cimsit@rabobank.nl
• Any questions about the process? Reach out to Sacha Veenhof, Corporate Recruiter, via Sacha.Veenhof@rabobank.nl.
• You can find answers to frequently asked questions on rabobank.jobs/en/faq.
• A security screening is part of the process.
• We respect your privacy.

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