Product Owner (Software)

Location: Hengelo, Netherlands

Product Owner

We make a hardware and software solution called the TACTICOS Combat Management System. TACTICOS can be considered the brain onboard naval vessels, ranging from frigates, destroyers and small patrol crafts. The information from sensors (radar, sonar for example) is collected within TACTICOS, which then provides an overview of all that’s happening around the ship allowing operators to get a good situational awareness and to respond as needed with connected effectors (weapons or electronic counter measures for example). Missions on board these vessels range from humanitarian assistance during earthquakes, combatting piracy and drug smuggling, military engagements and more. TACTICOS technology is used on board more than 160 ships operated by 25 navies worldwide. Learn more about TACTICOS here: www.thalesgroup.com/en/tacticos-combat-management-system.

About your team's responsibility

Our approx. 45 scrum teams in Hengelo are all very much focused on delivering very high quality software solutions. Teams contain approx. 8 people and the roles of scrum master, product owner, architect, tester and developer are clearly defined. Your team receives work packages that may take 6 to 12 months to complete, during which time the team is fully responsible for the planning, architecture and quality. We believe in supporting our engineers, so that they can do their best work and continuous improvement is key. We help each other all the time; since in-depth naval domain knowledge takes time to acquire. When in doubt we communicate with other teams like System Engineering and Operational Experts, who have real life experience on a ship.

Our teams have many different specializations. Amongst others, you might assist with one of more of the following topics:

• Develop radar screens for tracking airplanes and satellites
• Develop functionality to defend against threats (such as submarines) and to engage targets in different tactical environments
• Visualize tactically important electromagnetic signals
• Integrate sensor and weapon systems (such as video cameras, cannons or missile systems)
• Simulate real-world environments and critical ship systems for training purposes

About your responsibility

Product Ownership at Thales is slightly different from the norm and that's because a) naval vessels are often unable to receive software updates during their 30 year lifetime, therefore we need to place extra emphasis on building the right product the first time round with a very high quality. b) the customer (governments around the world) know's exactly what they want and that means our Product Owners are responsible for finding out how to actually achieve this from a planning and technical perspective. As a result you are a vital link between customer representatives and their requirements, the product roadmap, the product architecture and the development team. Customer interactions and product demonstrations are rare yet vital. You are responsible for planning, design work with the team and gaining in-depth understanding of the technologies. Due to the complexity of customer requirements your responsibilities also often includes System Engineering tasks. Meeting project deadlines that are intertwined with many other teams and many other companies is critical. You will work with the following techniques:

• Agile/Scrum software development;
• System/software specifications;
• (Functional) designs for products or components;
• Product/team backlog captured in Jira;
• Internal and external stakeholders;
• Committed deadlines on project level, product increment level, as well as sprints level;
• Cooperate with external parties

Why you'd be a good match

We are searching for a colleague who:

• Is passionate about wanting to contribute to a safe and secure society.
• Has at least 4 years relevant professional experience as technical project manager or Product Owner.
• Loves complicated technology and is capable of rapidly mastering new domains and techniques.
• Can communicate really well with colleagues, is creative, open, flexible, and has a learning mindset.
• Is willing to assist others when needed.
• University level of working and thinking;
• Preferably has a level 2 PSPO certificate (scrum.org) or similar;
• Preferably has Dutch, Australian, Belgium, Canadian, Danish, English, German, Greek, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish or American nationality

What's in it for you

• A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills;
• Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe;
• A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance;
• Thales utilizes a hybrid way of working, meaning that you can decide together with your team where and how you are going to work together.
• A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions;
• 40 days Paid Time Off per year. Yes, really.
• Based based on vakgroep 60 - CLA Metalektro HP

Interested?

Apply now! Click on the button below to upload your profile and show your interest.

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Diversity Statement

We actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities, inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well-being and happiness matter to us! That’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, remote working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.

Security Requirements

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. Some vacancies may require a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.

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