Would you like to make the profession of Product Owner your own? Are you eager to learn, are you not afraid of a challenge and is it your dream to work for a fast-growing software company? At QuandaGo, we are looking for an ambitious Product Owner.
In this role as product owner you will be responsible for the development of several in-house build apps such as our agent desktop and our messaging platform. You are on a daily quest to improve user and customer experience. You are curious and research the market together with sales. You ideate new functionality with the product manager and validate your ideas with our customers. You translate ideas into features and want to understand how things work because you are determined to make a difference. You lead the product team by setting an ambition and create a plan to reach your first milestones along the way.
What will you do as a Product Owner at QuandaGo?
As a product owner the primary point of contact for your product team. Together with the product manager you will create and communicate a product vision and shape the product roadmap. You will validate your ideas with internal stakeholders, customers, partners and end-users. Furthermore you will:
- You own the product backlog: Clearly define and prioritize the product backlog in line with the product vision, company strategy and stakeholder agreements.
- You refine backlog item in collaboration with the scrum team
- You define features and business opportunities in collaboration with the product manager and other internal stakeholders.
- You are responsible for planning and monitoring the development cycle.
- Make sure (to be released) features are accepted, documented, communicated and evaluated.
- Monitor and improve product performance.
- Participate in scrum ceremonies when necessary.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a candidate with ambition. We are growing and we hope you can grow with us. Therefore attitude is more important than experience. You have leader qualities and become one and you are an excellent communicator. Furthermore it helps whenever you identify yourself with the below.
- You have a University or University of applied sciences degree. Or another experience which gives an indication of your level of thinking.
- 1-5 years of working experience
- You are analytically strong and prove that through degrees or experience.
- You are a team player and able to work, align and create understanding with people with different professional backgrounds on different levels.
- You are commercially savvy. You seek and pin-point business opportunities and can turn customer needs into a win-win.
- You are aware of industry developments and basic IT architecture.
- You are decisive and hands-on and know how to deal with challenges. You are able to constructively weigh different arguments and perspectives in order to choose direction.
- Previous working experience in consulting, strategy or category management is helpful.
- Previous experience in product development, in a SaaS environment or in contact centcenter industry is a pre.
- Previous experience in an agile environment is a pre.
What do we offer?
We understand that we need to offer more than just a competitive salary to meet the needs of our employees. In addition to a market-aligned salary based on your knowledge and experience, we provide:
- Room for learning! We will teach you all the ins and outs of the job through the QuandaGo Academy training programs.
- A pleasant work environment.
- Plenty of freedom and responsibilities.
- Fun outings, a well-stocked fridge, and friendly colleagues.
Your workplace:
Our office is located in Capelle aan den IJssel at Rivium Quadrant. Although it may not sound very lively, from our office, you have a great view of the Rotterdam skyline and the van Brienenoord Bridge. The office is easily accessible by car, and parking is free. If you don’t have a car, our office is also reachable by public transportation. You are welcome to work at the office every working day if you prefer, but it’s not mandatory! We will provide you with a laptop and a mobile phone, allowing you the freedom to work remotely occasionally. As we value personal connections among our colleagues and prioritize (work) enjoyment, physical presence in the office is desired on our weekly team days.
About QuandaGo:
QuandaGo, or QuandaGo International B.V. in full, creates and implements software to improve and simplify customer contact. We assist 200 customers daily through our software. While our origin is in the Netherlands, our software is used worldwide. QuandaGo has approximately 80 colleagues spread across 6 countries.
Interested?
Do not hesitate to get in touch. Don’t worry if you do not check all the boxes, we are more than happy to get in touch. We hire for attitude and ambition. Skills can be learned and experience can be gained. Contact us today via hr@quandago.com or the form below!
