Product Management Expert

Product Management Expert – Product Operating Model Transformation Belgium | Hybrid (3 days onsite) Our client, a key player in the energy sector, is entering a critical phase of its product transformation journey. To support this transition, we are looking for a Product Management Expert to act as an embedded, trusted advisor within the transformation team. This is not a training or coaching-only role. You will work hands-on with product leaders and teams to operationalise the Product Operating Model (POM) in day-to-day execution, starting with the CMS division and expanding to other divisions (Assets, Infrastructure). Your Mission As part of the transformation program (PACE), you will: Embed product management best practices into real work Coach product leaders while co-creating solutions with them Accelerate the adoption of a discovery-driven, outcome-oriented product culture Help shape the future product organisation Key Responsibilities Product Operating Model Implementation Act as a sparring partner to SITO and business leadership, providing strategic and operational insights Diagnose gaps between current practices and the target Product Operating Model Pilot and scale organisational improvements across teams and divisions Evolve the POM where needed based on real-world observations Establish reporting cadences linking strategy, outcomes, and execution Embed practical product tools, rituals, and governance into daily routines Coaching & Enablement of Product Leaders Shadow Product Directors, Managers, and Product Owners, providing real-time feedback and guidance Strengthen decision-making quality and speed through lightweight frameworks Translate strategic objectives into clear, team-level priorities Coach leaders on psychological safety, accountability, and team engagement Build strong continuous product discovery practices: testing assumptions, user engagement, and evidence-based decisions Clarify roles and responsibilities across product and adjacent functions Design and support individual capability development plans Stakeholder Alignment Act as a trusted sounding board for senior managers and product leads Facilitate alignment sessions across business units, chapters, and SITO Surface systemic blockers and support leadership in resolving them Product Management Centre of Excellence Contribute to the creation of a Product Management Centre of Excellence Formalise processes, frameworks, and best practices across the division Support the design and execution of product upskilling tracks Collaborate with Agile, Learning, and other internal chapters to ensure long-term capability building What You Bring Experience & Expertise 5–8 years of experience in product management, product leadership, or product transformation Proven experience embedded in multi-quarter product transformations Strong background in regulated, data-intensive environments Demonstrated success in building product discovery practices from scratch Track record of shifting organisations from feature delivery to outcome orientation Experience operating in environments with evolving roles and structures Skills & Mindset Deep mastery of product discovery, delivery, and prioritisation frameworks Hands-on, credible, and pragmatic: you model behaviours before expecting adoption Strong coaching capability: you build trust quickly and navigate resistance constructively Excellent facilitation skills: you drive decisions, not just discussions Structured thinker who brings clarity without adding bureaucracy Comfortable working with engineering-heavy and compliance-driven stakeholders Languages Fluent in English Fluent in French or Dutch (spoken and written) Practical Information Location: Belgium Work mode: Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite Important – Non-EU Candidates Candidates must: Hold a valid Belgian work permit Hold a valid Belgian residence permit