How you can make your mark
Are you ready to make your mark as a product owner data role with a focus on data, offering the chance to work on globally impactful projects while being part of a dynamic and enthusiastic international team? Join us and take the opportunity to automate the real-time sensor data from our fleet and contribute to fuel and emission reductions
In this role, you will use your organizational skills to make a significant impact on our operations. As a key member of our Data Engineering team, you will collaborate with a talented group of 12 data and analytics engineers who work at the intersection of data technology and our core businesses of dredging and offshore operations. Our Data Analytics team supports multiple business units, empowering their craftsmanship and specialization. Besides our core business, we also support our secondary processes and departments, including finance, procurement, HR, and more.
In addition, you will be tasked with implementing our data strategy, which aims to leverage the value of data as a strategic asset by enabling data driven decision-making, through co-creation and self-services. You will play a pivotal role in leading this transformative transition.
Your responsibilities as a product owner data
- Develop and communicate a clear (data) product vision and strategy for the data engineering team based on the data strategy.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders such as our AI programme, management of business units, fleet management, engineering, procurement, and IT, to clearly understand their needs and priorities. You are able to translate that into defined and measurable business value and priority.
- Create and maintain a well-defined product backlog, prioritizing features and enhancements based on business value.
- Effectively allocate resources to ensure timely delivery of high-value projects and initiatives through a plannable and predictable work process.
- Define and track key performance metrics to measure the success of data initiatives and identify areas for improvement.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team, encouraging innovation and the adoption of innovative technologies and methodologies. Provide professional support, coaching, and training to less experienced and/or junior product owners to help them develop their skills and grow in their roles.
Your qualities
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration). A master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Product Owner with a focus on data analytics and engineering projects. Familiarity with data engineering and analytics technologies.
- Strong understanding of various business processes and the ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Expert knowledge of Agile (Kanban and Scrum) methodologies and knowing how and when to apply accordingly to enable maximum value creation by the team.
- Intermediate to expert knowledge of Azure DevOps or Github Enterprise, with experience in improving workflows and processes.
- Experience working in an international team environment, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different time zones and cultures.
We offer
What you can expect
- A dynamic environment: A job that allows you to collaborate with a talented team of experts from different backgrounds and contribute to making a significant impact.
- Rewarding conditions: A competitive salary and much more, including holiday allowance, holiday entitlement of 26 days (based on a full-time contract) and a number of collective scheduled days off, a non-contributory pension scheme, collective schemes such as company health insurance and a leased car.
- Career development: We offer you plenty of opportunities to bring out the best in yourself for example through (online) courses at our Boskalis academy.
- The Boskalis campus: Experience the unique Boskalis vibe at our Papendrecht site, complete with restaurants, sports field, and a wharf where our vessels dock. We offer a state-of-the-art auditorium, brainstorming rooms, experience center for client meetings, and a barista corner where you can connect with colleagues.
- Young Boskalis: Are you under 36? Come and join Young Boskalis! Have fun and join in social and sports activities ranging from pub quizzes to yoga, bootcamps and an annual sailing boat race. Networking and knowledge sharing are a vital part of Young Boskalis as well.
Extra information
- Your team: You will be part of the Data Analytics and Integration team. This team focuses on Data Management, Data Analytics, Integration, and Automation. The team consists of 27 colleagues such as Architects, a Contract Manager, Data Engineers, Product Owners, Developers, and a Manager.
- Where you will work: You will work from our office in Papendrecht
- Fulltime/ part- time job: The position of product owner data is a fulltime job.
- Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.
About Boskalis
Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.
Interested?
We’ll be happy to answer your questions about the position of product owner data. Please contact Robert Smits, senior corporate recruiter via 078-696 83 98.
Disclaimer for Recruiters and Recruitment Agencies
We appreciate your interest in our vacancies and understand that your candidate might be enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity. However, our recruitment process is not structured this way, at Boskalis we handle recruitment ourselves. Therefore we do not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies. Any submission will be treated as a direct application.
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