Serve as a Proxy Product Owner, making crucial decisions on analytical solutions and priorities, in close collaboration with the business units and his direct report.
Manage the product backlog and establish sprint goals for a feasible delivery plan.
Work with the Scrum team to align solution development with the product roadmap.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams for timely delivery of product features, maintaining high quality.
Define and communicate project goals and scope clearly to all stakeholders.
Oversee data-driven projects, focusing on timely, quality delivery within project phases.
Liaise with his direct report for resource planning and project milestone control.
Provide regular project updates and transparently manage issues and risks.
Key Skills
Master/bachelor degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management, or related field.
3-5 years in product management, especially in data and analytics.
Very good experience in Agile/Scrum practices and project management; able to lead complex projects, working experience required.
Very strong experience in establishing a change management plan, working experience required.
Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and product features.
Ability to drive solution delivery from start to finish and work with multiple stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; capable of presenting to senior management.
Knowledge of modern data & analytics technologies, including cloud platforms like MS Azure, is a plus.
Basic understanding of MS SQL Server BI stack and MS Power BI.
Knowledge of the SAS platform and SAS Enterprise Guide is a plus.
Advanced communication skills, able to interact with senior management.
High execution and mobilization capabilities.
Profile
Ability to balance product vision with practical project management skills to deliver results.
Analytical mind with a problem-solving aptitude.
Strong problem-solving, pragmatic approach and delivery focus.
Team player with an ability to work in a collaborative spirit within a transversal organization.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Perseverance, stress resistant and flexibility.
Proficiency in either Dutch or French, complemented by passive comprehension of the other language.
