Product Owner

As a Product Owner at Optimile, you will lead the entire product lifecycle management, engaging in tasks ranging from defining the product scope and business plan to assessing market value and executing a successful go-to-market strategy. You'll collaborate with various teams during sprint deliveries, ensuring customer needs are reflected in our agile processes, while also analyzing market insights to keep our offerings competitive.

To thrive in the Product Owner role at Optimile, you should possess a master's degree or equivalent experience, alongside a solid background in SaaS and Agile/Scrum methodologies. Excellent English skills are required, and knowledge of Dutch is a plus. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities are essential to succeed in our dynamic environment.

Optimile values your growth! As a Product Owner, you’ll not only be a crucial part of our success, but we also push you to expand your boundaries and develop your skills. We thrive on a culture of innovation and collaboration, offering various opportunities for training and personal development while you tackle exciting projects in the mobility sector.

At Optimile, we offer an attractive benefits package that goes beyond just salary. Enjoy flexible working hours, remote work options, comprehensive benefits including meal vouchers and insurance, and a vibrant work atmosphere that fosters community connections. We believe that happy employees lead to innovative solutions!

At Optimile, you'll find a community of innovators where every voice counts! We emphasize teamwork, creativity, and inclusivity. Our Ghent HQ is an inviting space for building lasting relationships, whether through team outings, casual chats at the coffee machine, or professional collaboration. We believe that a positive company culture drives success!

In interviews, highlight specific products you've managed through their lifecycles. Discuss how you defined the scope, planned the development, communicated with stakeholders, and executed go-to-market strategies. Use metrics to showcase your impact, such as increased user engagement or revenue.

Explain your approach to prioritization by discussing frameworks you use, like MoSCoW or RICE. Provide examples of how you balanced stakeholder requests with customer feedback and business goals. Emphasize your data-driven decision-making.

Share a specific situation where you encountered a significant challenge. Describe the steps you took to analyze the problem, involving stakeholders where necessary, and how you devised a solution. Discuss the outcome and any lessons learned.

Discuss your strategies for customer engagement, such as conducting surveys, interviews, or analytics reviews. Emphasize the importance of acting as the ‘Voice of the Customer’ and how you translate user insights into product features and improvements.

Illustrate your familiarity with Agile and Scrum processes by describing your role in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Mention any tools you've used (like JIRA or Trello) and how you ensured alignment between teams and goals.

Share your conflict resolution approach, emphasizing active listening, mediation, and striving for a collaborative solution. Discuss an example where you successfully resolved a conflict, thus maintaining team harmony and productivity.

Talk about the specific KPIs that matter to you, such as user engagement, conversion rates, NPS, or retention rates. Provide examples of how you've utilized these metrics to drive improvements and gauge the overall health of your products.

Discuss your communication strategy with stakeholders, highlighting regular updates, feedback sessions, and transparent reporting. Share a specific instance in which effective stakeholder communication led to successful product outcomes.

Show your knowledge of Optimile’s services and its competitive landscape. Mention insights about current mobility trends or customer needs within the tech space. Discuss how this understanding informs your approach as a Product Owner.

Emphasize the importance of being data-driven and a strong communicator. Explain how you believe these qualities facilitate better decision-making and enable effective collaboration among varied teams, leading to successful products.