Product Owner Network Design Tooling

pbDescription/Role: /bbrMake sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.brbrbrThe client is looking for an experienced Product Owner / Team Manager to lead the Network Design Tooling (NDT) team within the Product Journey Tribe.brbrThe team is responsible for the applications that support the inventory, design, build and maintenance of Wyre's HFC and Fiber network. A key platform within the domain is Marlin, the physical network inventory system containing all network infrastructure information for Belgium's cable and fiber network.brbrThe environment combines IT, engineering and telecom infrastructure domains. The role requires someone capable of defining a long-term product vision, improving delivery quality, managing vendors, and guiding a multidisciplinary team through a period of transformation and modernization.brbrbrbrbrbrbResponsibilities: /bbrbrbrbrDefine and execute the product vision and roadmap for Network Design Tooling.brbrbrTranslate strategic objectives into actionable team goals and priorities.brbrbrOwn, maintain and prioritize the product backlog.brbrbrDrive delivery excellence, quality improvements and operational stability.brbrbrManage the full product lifecycle and product health.brbrbrLead and coach a multidisciplinary team of analysts, developers and vendor resources.brbrbrTake on people management and HR responsibilities for the core team.brbrbrManage relationships with external delivery partners and vendors in Belgium and abroad.brbrbrAlign stakeholders across Telenet, Wyre and other business domains.brbrbrPrioritize initiatives and influence stakeholders in a complex environment with competing demands.brbrbrContribute to the modernization of the application landscape, including cloud adoption, CI/CD practices and automation initiatives.brbrbrMonitor capacity planning, budget and team performance together with Tribe and Cluster leadership.brbrbrbRequirements

Qualifications:
/bbrbrbrbrMaster's degree or equivalent through experience.brbrbrMinimum 5 years of experience as Product Owner, Product Lead or similar leadership role.brbrbrExperience managing teams and coaching multidisciplinary profiles.brbrbrProven experience working with software development teams and external vendors.brbrbrStrong stakeholder management and influencing skills.brbrbrAbility to build and communicate a clear long-term vision.brbrbrExperience operating in complex enterprise environments.brbrbrUnderstanding of Agile methodologies and product delivery practices.brbrbrExperience in telecom, utilities, network infrastructure or engineering environments is highly valued.brbrbrbMust have

skills:
/bbrbrbrbrProduct Ownership in an IT or Telecom related environment.brbrbrTeam leadership and people management experience.brbrbrStrong stakeholder management and communication skills.brbrbrVendor and partner management experience.brbrbrBacklog management and prioritization.brbrbrAgile product delivery knowledge.brbrbrAbility to work with developers, analysts and technical teams.brbrbrStrategic thinking combined with hands-on execution.brbrbrFluent English language skills.brbrbrbNice to have

skills:
/bbrbrbrbrExperience within telecom, utilities or infrastructure companies (e.g. network operators, energy utilities).brbrbrKnowledge of fiber, HFC, network inventory or network design processes.brbrbrPhysical Network Inventory tooling experience.brbrbrExperience with Marlin, Mercator or similar network design applications.brbrbrKnowledge of OSS/BSS environments.brbrbrDutch language skills. xirbnpk brbrbrExperience driving modernization initiatives involving cloud, CI/CD and test automation.br/p