Product Owner

Il y a 3 jours

SintPietersWoluwe, Brussel-Hoofdstad, Belgique Smile Open Source Solutions Temps plein 45 000 € - 65 000 € Contrat

About Smile

Passionate about tech, digital solutions, and innovation? Join 1,800 employees at Smile, the European leader in open-source integration and consulting across 20 offices in 9 countries.

Collaborative spirit and continuous knowledge sharing are at the core of our DNA. Our experts push the boundaries of open source every day to build a smarter, more efficient, and more responsible digital ecosystem.

On behalf of one of our major clients based in Brussels, we are actively looking for a Product Owner (Junior or Medior) to drive product discovery, backlogs, and application delivery workflows.

Mission & Responsibilities

In this dual-capability role, you will bridge the gap between business stakeholders and technical execution teams to maximize product value.

  • Product Backlog & Discovery: Define user stories, prioritize features, and manage product backlogs aligned with business priorities.

  • Requirements & Cadrage: Translate business needs into detailed functional specifications, wireframes, and acceptance criteria.

  • Agile Execution & Delivery: Work closely with dev teams within Agile setups (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) to ensure smooth sprint execution and release planning.

  • Stakeholder Alignment: Act as the main proxy between business units, end-users, and IT delivery teams.

  • Tracking & Analytics: Monitor product metrics, track delivery velocity, and manage feature rollouts using Jira and Confluence.

Required Profile

Technical & Methodological Skills:

  • Practical experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).

  • Strong capability in functional analysis, user story writing, and backlog refinement.

  • Technical proficiency with tracking tools such as Jira, Confluence, and wireframing tools.

  • Solid understanding of web application lifecycles, APIs, and digital product delivery.

Language Requirements

  • English: Professional proficiency (Minimum 3/4) AND

  • Dutch OR French: Professional proficiency (Minimum 3/4).

Seniority Criteria

  • Junior Level (1+ year): Practical experience in backlog support, user story writing, or business analysis.

  • Medior Level (3+ years): Proven ability to autonomously own product backlogs and manage medium-scale digital products.

Why Join Smile?

  • Peer Management: Proximity management designed to support your personal growth.

  • Continuous Learning: Access to e-learning platforms, sponsored certifications, and knowledge sharing.

  • Vibrant Community: Regular team events, annual conventions, summer parties, and afterwork gatherings.

Recruitment Process

  • First Contact: A brief intro call to discuss your career goals.

  • Introductory Meeting: An opportunity to detail your background.

Brand

Smile

Locations

Brussels

Remote status

Hybrid

Contract type

Permanent contract