Team Product Owner – CMS Infrastructure

‘The people we all rely on to make the world go round – they rely on Thales.’In a world that is becoming faster, more unpredictable, and full of opportunities, people come to us with great ambitions: to make your life better and safer. Our employees – a uniquely diverse blend of expertise, talents, and cultures – develop and deliver extraordinary high-tech solutions. Of the 80,000 talents in 68 countries, 2,000 work in the Netherlands. We are one of the largest high-tech employers in the field of safety and security.

We help our customers think smarter and act faster in transportation, defense, space, aerospace, and cyberspace to manage increasing complexity and master every decisive moment along the way. That’s why we play a leading role in digital transformation, with a focus on artificial intelligence, big data & data analytics, connectivity, mobility, the Internet of Things, and cybersecurity.

In the Netherlands, we have locations in four cities: Huizen, Delft, Eindhoven, and Hengelo (head office). Together with an extensive ecosystem of knowledge partners, customers, and suppliers, we work on naval radars, cybersecurity solutions, transport systems, communication equipment for land forces, cryogenic cooling solutions, radar R&D (in collaboration with TU Delft), and serious gaming R&D (in collaboration with the University of Twente).

As a Product Owner, you’ll work with a multidisciplinary team responsible for the design, development, and validation of Command & Control system applications. You serve as the link between the (internal) customer and their requirements, the product roadmap, the product system architecture, and the Agile/Scrum software development team. You also manage the Product Backlog for the development of Command & Control system infrastructure and guide the relevant Agile/Scrum team(s).

Your responsibilities will include discussing operational requirements with (internal) customers, designing and formally documenting the functional operation of the product or component, and presenting the final solution.

Do you have a passion for technology and would you enjoy working on high-tech Naval Command & Control systems? Then you might be the person we're looking for. You are driven, results-oriented, proactive, and focused on achieving results through effective collaboration.

• You have a completed university of applied sciences (HBO) or academic (WO) degree in Computer Science or a related field, preferably with several years of experience in a Systems Engineering role.

• You have knowledge and experience with Scrum and Agile principles, and an affinity for project management.

• You have strong communication skills and experience in leading, facilitating, motivating, and coaching multidisciplinary Agile/Scrum team(s).

• You are capable of building strong working relationships with stakeholders such as the Project and Product Manager.

• You can translate operational product requirements into and describe them as a functional design for a product or component.

• Good command of both Dutch and English, spoken and written, is essential for this role.

What you’ll gain:

Wherever your passion lies, Thales can help you make the best use of your skills and creativity. As a contractor at Thales, you can expect to experience:

• An interesting job within a team of experts in an international high-tech environment.

• Room for and attention to personal development and personal initiative.

• The opportunity to grow within the organization, whether in a technical, managerial, commercial or international capacity.

• A flexible work environment with a focus on maintaining a good work-life balance.

About Thales

Thales offers untold opportunities to take part in fascinating projects and overcome ambitious human and technological challenges. As a contractor, you’ll be part of a community of experts bringing together innovations from the bottom of the oceans to the depths of space and cyberspace. Collaborating to find solutions to the biggest challenges in the most difficult conditions.

Drawing on a diversity of expertise, perspectives and cultures, we are able to provide the best possible solutions to our customers. Together, we can harness the extraordinary power of technology to build a future we can all trust.

Randstad, as the EMEA Thales talent acquisition partner, is responsible for finding and contracting talent for the contingent roles at Thales. If you are selected for a role you will be engaged or employed by one of the Randstad recruitment companies in EMEA and will not be an employee of Thales.

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This position offers a one-year contract with the opportunity to transition to a permanent contract at Thales Nederland after the first year.

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