Product Owner IT&DATA Analytics

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Works with many brands. about work. Join our Global Recruitment team and become a data expert! In this role, you will play a key role in our data transformation journey, with technology and data-driven insights at the core of our Benelux markets. Help improve business performance through data products. Leverage global products and technologies to meet local needs. Apply today to become the next data expert on our Benelux team and start your career with us.

About the business area

The IT & Data Benelux team is made up of more than ⚠ passionate Global Recruitment employees, enabling ⚠,⚠ colleagues in the Netherlands and Belgium to use technology for greater impact. Our IT and Data Benelux team's capabilities span local and global operations, providing comprehensive coverage. In line with our purpose “We inspire and empower Global Recruitment through a world of technology and data”, we support Global Recruitment in achieving its ⚠ goals of “One Planet, One Health”. Our vision is simple: by ⚠, technology and data will become Global Recruitment’s clear strategic advantages, driven by an agile IT and data organization. We offer a hybrid working environment where you can work from home or in one of our people centers in Brussels. Ghent, Amsterdam/Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Zoetermeer/Rijswijk.

About the role

As a Product Owner, your responsibilities include:

• Working with business and data power teams to understand their needs and use data to support their decisions.
• Build a data-driven organization by driving data projects across the Benelux and bringing creativity and innovation to ideas on how data can solve business challenges.
• Work hand-in-hand with business units, Benelux data centers and regional/global IT and data teams to bring data products to life.
• Ensure support and enhancement of existing data products.
• Develop clear documentation including business and technical requirements specifications and processes.

As a Product Owner, you should possess the following skills:

• Data Literacy: A strong understanding of data-related concepts, including data structures, databases, data analysis, and data visualization.
• Business Acumen: Ability to understand the business objectives, key performance indicators and challenges faced by the FMCG industry.
• Product Management: Understand product management principles, including requirements gathering, product roadmapping, and product lifecycle management.
• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data, generate insights, and make data-driven decisions.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Data Governance and Compliance: Be familiar with data governance principles and data protection regulations (such as GDPR) to ensure ethical and legal use of data.
• Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of data technologies, database systems, data processing, and data visualization tools to facilitate effective communication with technical teams. Technical skills include Azure/AWS cloud architecture, Informatica, Databricks, Azure DevOps, technical policy configuration and management, data factory, etc. (Global Recruitment example)
• Customer-centric approach: Focus on understanding customer needs and preferences to create products to develop solutions Solutions provide added value and improve user experience.
• Innovation and adaptability: Willing to embrace innovation, keep up with the latest trends in data products, and adjust strategies to meet changing market needs.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to lead and motivate teams, facilitate collaboration and influence the decision-making process.

About you:

• ⚠+ years of data and analytics experience.
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in data science, business analytics, or related field preferred.
• Strong ability to interact and communicate with diverse stakeholders in a complex organization, as well as the ability to manage stakeholders, business and IT colleagues at global and local levels.
• Proven track record in implementing efficient and flexible dashboards/reporting/data visualization capabilities.
• Experience implementing modern data strategies and solutions using cloud technologies Azure, Informatica Cloud, Databricks, Snowflake, Phyton, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Ability to demonstrate skills and business process knowledge using a mix of technologies and proven experience launching data products in multiple markets.
• Essential for managing product usage at all stages of the product life cycle.
• Ability to create clear documentation (business requirements, technical specifications, processes).
• Creative thinking and willingness to drive new innovative ideas.
• Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken).

About Us

When you work here, you'll have to enjoy being fast-paced, complex, and maybe a little challenging. But it's full of possibilities. They work with some of the world's most famous brands like Evian, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon, so we absolutely guarantee you can be yourself. Be innovative and entrepreneurial, and the impact you can have may surprise you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One planet, one health, comes from you. We are proud to be an equal employer. We believe that our differences make a difference and that an inclusive work environment fosters our growth as a company, a team, and as individuals. Therefore, we will consider all candidates* and promote an inclusive work culture in which everyone can participate. Did you know that, as a B Corp certified company, Global Recruitment Benelux meets the highest verified standards for social and environmental performance, transparency and responsibility? We offer our core values ​​– humanism, openness, intimacy and passion – that embody the behavior we expect in everything we do. If you are a dynamic person who believes in these principles, Global Recruitment is the company for you! Join our dynamic team and play a key role in the performance of Global Recruitment and all its brands, helping us realize our vision.

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