Business Analyst / Product owner
Job Description
Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and motivated BA / Product Owner to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining, prioritizing, and delivering software products that meet both business and customer needs. As a Product Owner, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and stakeholders, to ensure that the software application meets the required specifications and delivers high value to users and the business.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Product Vision & Strategy:
- Define and communicate a clear product vision, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.
- Create and maintain the product roadmap, ensuring that product features and releases are prioritized based on business objectives and customer feedback.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to define and refine product strategies and identify opportunities for product innovation.
2. Requirements Gathering & Documentation:
- Work closely with stakeholders to gather and document product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
- Define detailed product specifications and ensure alignment with the development team’s capabilities.
- Ensure that requirements are clear, concise, and prioritized effectively for efficient development and delivery.
3. Backlog Management:
- Maintain and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring that the team is always working on the most important features and tasks.
- Break down complex features into smaller, actionable user stories that can be delivered incrementally.
- Regularly review and refine the backlog to ensure it reflects the latest business needs, market changes, and customer feedback.
4. Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Act as the main point of contact between stakeholders and the development team.
5. Product Delivery:
- Ensure timely delivery of product features and releases according to the product roadmap.
- Monitor progress and track performance against deadlines, resolving roadblocks to ensure that deliverables are met.
- Ensure that the product is built in line with agreed-upon specifications, functionality, and user experience requirements.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Product Management Expertise:
- Proven experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role managing software applications or digital products.
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies .
- Ability to define clear product requirements, prioritize tasks, and make data-driven decisions.
Communication & Collaboration:
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on team collaboration and stakeholder management.
- Experience in leading product discussions, presentations, and product training sessions.
Analytical & Problem-Solving:
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret user feedback, market trends, and data to guide product decisions.
- Ability to identify product opportunities, risks, and issues, and take appropriate action to resolve them.
Technical Acumen:
- Familiarity with software development processes and technical concepts, including APIs, databases, and integration points.
- Experience with product management tools like Jira to manage backlogs and track progress.
- Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or in a product management role, preferably with a focus on software applications or digital products.
- Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating with development teams.
- 5+ years of experience in the Public sector, preferably in the Home Affairs field
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Roles
- Confirmed Business Analyst Most recent experience time
Skills
- Agile Level Confirmed Most recent experience Any time
- Product Management Most recent experience Any time
- Product Owner Level Confirmed Most recent experience Any time
- Public organization Level Confirmed Most recent experience Any time
Languages
- Dutch Level Active knowledge
- English Level Active knowledge
- French Level Active knowledge
Locations
Main address Koning’s strata, 202A – 1000 Brussels
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