Lead Product Manager | WR Innovation

Identify new initiatives, manage the pipeline and work together with different development teams to launch and scale innovative (GenAI) products that create measurable value for customers and Rabobank while shaping the future of Product Management within WR Innovation.

You & your role

As Lead Product Manager, you know the secrets of turning emerging technologies, customer needs, and strategic opportunities into scalable products that create lasting impact. Within WR Innovation, you are responsible for shaping product vision, driving innovation portfolios, and helping Rabobank explore the future of Wholesale & Rural Banking. In this role, you will provide direction across multiple product and project teams, driving alignment, execution, and portfolio outcomes across a range of strategic initiatives. You combine customer focus, strategic thinking, and execution excellence to bring products from idea to adoption, while coaching Product Owners and strengthening Product Management capabilities across the organisation.

Book results

• Accelerate the growth and execution of the innovation portfolio, delivering measurable customer value and strategic business impact.
• Successfully navigate innovative products and GenAI initiatives from vision and validation to adoption and scale within the WR Tribes.
• Strengthen WR Innovation’s leadership position by advancing Product Owner and Product Management capabilities across the organisation.
  

Facts & Figures

• 36 hours per week.
• Working on innovative products and GenAI solutions for Wholesale & Rural Banking customers.
• 9.5 million customers worldwide.
  

Top 3 responsibilities

• Coach Product Owners and provide thought leadership on product strategy, ways of working, and capability development.
• Drive innovation & GenAI product execution across complex initiatives, managing timelines, governance, stakeholder communication, and portfolio decisions.
• Communicate clearly and effectively on the change ahead as a result of executing the product visions and drive adoption preparations.
  

WR Innovation is where ideas become products that transform and create measurable impact. We explore emerging technologies, validate new opportunities, and translate them into scalable products and services. You will be part of the Product Development team and play a key role in shaping a growing portfolio of innovation and GenAI initiatives. Rather than managing people hierarchically, you will lead through vision, influence, coaching, and collaboration.

Together we achieve more than alone

We believe in the power of differences. It is precisely by combining people's differences that we become an even better bank. We are curious about what you add to WR Innovation.

"The power of innovation is not in the solution itself, but in the meaningful change it creates for customers."

Jorian Heil, Head of WR Innovation

The 30 people of WR Innovation Product Development take stakeholders along in their vision of the future while navigating a delivery strategy for unlocking value. We believe in continuous improvement not only in the products we build for our clients but also in our team dynamic. Collaboration is our approach; as one team across WR within Rabobank. We work on topics ranging from emerging technologies and data-driven innovation to the next generation of GenAI-enabled customer solutions. We experiment, learn quickly, challenge assumptions, and continuously focus on validating customer value before scaling solutions across the bank.

Work on yourself & the world around you at the same time

For us, your development and that of society go hand in hand. That's why we want to invest in you and work together to create a better world. We can summarize that in one sentence:

"At Rabobank you work on yourself & the world around you at the same time".

This is reflected in your own development budget, our hybrid working environment and a good work-life balance. You'll have the opportunity to further develop your leadership and product expertise while helping build innovative solutions that contribute to the future of banking and support Rabobank’s mission of Growing a better world together.

Why everyone is welcome at Rabobank

At Rabobank, we believe that we become stronger through people who complement each other. By embracing our differences, we bring out the best in each other. We look for this diversity in areas such as knowledge, skills and experience but also in gender, background and culture. We strive for diversity and the space to be yourself in every department, whoever you are. That's what diversity and inclusion at Rabobank is all about.

You & your talent

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and at least 8 years of professional experience in Product Management, Product Ownership, or Digital Product Development. Your experience includes taking products from concept and validation through to adoption and scale.
• Demonstrable experience leading programmes, portfolios, or multiple product initiatives, including roadmap planning, governance, delivery management, stakeholder alignment, and cross-functional execution.
• Demonstrable stakeholder management and communication skills, including translating strategy into actionable plans and reporting for senior leadership and operational teams. Professional fluency in English is required; proficiency in Dutch is an advantage.
• Experience coaching Product Owners, developing Product Management capabilities, and providing direction across multiple product teams.
• Practical experience with AI or Generative AI products or use cases is required. Experience in management consulting or a comparable project-based environment is an advantage.
  

You & the application process

You can respond to the vacancy Lead Product Manager at Rabobank until 26-11.

• For questions about the content of this position: Tom Hoogervorst, Program Manager, via Tom.Hoogervorst@rabobank.com.
• Questions about working at Rabobank and the procedure? Lonneke Boelens, Recruiter, via Lonneke.Boelens@rabobank.nl.
• After submitting your CV and your answers to the three motivation questions below, you will receive a response from us as soon as possible. If we see a first match, two interview rounds will be part of the application procedure. Interviews can take place via Microsoft Teams or at our office.
• If you are invited for an interview, Bo, our virtual assistant, will contact you by SMS and email to schedule the interview.
• You can find answers to frequently asked questions at Rabobank.jobs/en/faq.
• An assessment of reliability is part of the procedure. We respect your privacy.

Please note: this vacancy is open to candidates who are already residing in the Netherlands. Rabobank does not offer relocation support for this position.

When applying, please submit your resume and answer the following three motivation questions:

1. Describe a product or portfolio you brought from concept or validation to adoption and scale. What was your role and what measurable outcome did you achieve?

2. Describe a situation in which you took ownership and set a clear direction across multiple product teams or initiatives. What did you do to take control, align senior and operational stakeholders, and ensure progress and results?

3. Describe your experience with AI or Generative AI products or use cases. What personal, customer or business value did the work deliver?