Product Owner

Antwerp - Are you looking for a challenging and educational experience as a Product Owner? Then this role in a modern, software-driven, and rapidly changing environment is exactly what you're looking for! At DPG Media, we develop consumer products used by millions of customers and internal products used daily by thousands of journalists and other users. We achieve this with advanced cloud and development technologies, and a continuous development and agile approach. Within the Development Enablement Area, we support dozens of development teams by leveraging our scale and technological development to improve the efficiency and quality of development.

This is achieved through various outcomes, including the following:

• Lower friction for developers by offering a set of reusable building blocks based on the platform-as-a-product principle.

• Improvement of development efficiency, quality, and experience through various modern techniques.

• Increased code consistency and quality.

• Reduced setup time for the developer workstation.

• Reduced lead time for changes.

There are multiple techniques to achieve these objectives:

• Exposure of an Internal Developer Platform (IDP) based on Backstage.

• Development and maintenance of reusable code templates.

• Simplification of programming languages and CI/CD pipeline landscape.

• Standardization and application of best practices.

• Adoption of DevGenAI & vibe coding practices.

• Establishment of a Development Community of Practice: ensuring the stimulation of feedback loops and the creation of the IT development strategy.

Development Enablement is a relatively new and innovative space, so the techniques mentioned above will certainly evolve. Embracing change is part of the role.

What are your responsibilities?

You organize and structure the work of the Development Enablement Team and collaborate with various stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements for the initiative. You maintain and update the short, medium, and long-term vision.

This vision is translated into clear requirements that enable the team to work efficiently. In consultation with stakeholders, the team, and the Area Manager, you determine priorities and search for suitable tools and technologies. You facilitate team discussions on the content of the work and help the engineers stay focused by acting as a filter for incoming requests. In this way, you not only manage the Product Backlog but also the roadmap, and you proactively communicate with stakeholders about both.

You work in an Agile team of driven and enthusiastic engineers, in close collaboration with the Scrum Master and the Area Manager.

Who are you?

You are an experienced Product Owner:

• You have a proven track record in such a role.

• You demonstrate leadership and influence others. You motivate the team to work together towards common goals.

• You possess analytical and learning abilities.

• You trust the engineers in their work and provide support where needed.

• You are able to understand both the business/functional context of the initiative and the technological side of the matter.

• You work well in a team and are a strong, assertive communicator.

• You are results-oriented and naturally strive daily to improve yourself, the process, and the product.

• You have some technical background, as your clients are software development teams. Knowledge of some of the following areas will certainly help: frontend / backend development, system engineering, public cloud (AWS), developer tools, DevGenAI, vibe coding, etc.

• You enjoy creating structure and know how to bring order to the chaos that can arise from the combination of short- and long-term goals and changing requirements.

• You recognize and apply Agile values in your daily work.

You are a stakeholder manager:

• With your open mindset and accessible attitude, you maintain positive and effective relationships with stakeholders and team members.

• You act as a bridge between the team and stakeholders, effectively managing their expectations.

• You make clear decisions and can respectfully say 'no' when necessary.

• You communicate realistic goals to both stakeholders and team members.

• You understand the needs of both engineers and stakeholders, which helps you in communication and negotiation.

• You explain technical concepts in an understandable way to non-technical stakeholders and vice versa.

You get bonus points for:

• Experience in a modern, software development-oriented organization.

• Fluency in both Dutch and English.

• Achieving a PO certification or the willingness to do so in the short term.

• Possession of at least an HBO/Bachelor's degree.

• Experience with modern cloud and software development practices.

At DPG Media, we are open to all talent in society. Regardless of your background, we invite you to apply for this position. It is precisely through the differences between colleagues that surprising insights and innovative solutions arise. And that fits very well with us as an organization. We are curious about who you are and what qualities and experience you bring. If you want to know more about our inclusive work environment, click here!

What can you expect from DPG Media?

• This opportunity offers you a fantastic job in Belgium's leading media company, within a modern and growing department where every talent feels at home;

• We also believe in a healthy work-life balance, giving you enough breathing room through our well-being and flexible work policy;

• DPG Media's strategy focuses on digital acceleration and how we ensure that we remain at the forefront as a leading media company. Your talents, knowledge, and skills are crucial for this. So, we give you every opportunity to keep growing. This way, you maintain control over your future. Through various training courses and the "Academy by DPG Media," you take ownership of your development;

What else is in your package?

🌟 Reward that suits you: Get a salary as impressive as your resume and talents.

💻 Everything you need: We make sure you have everything – laptop, phone, and meal vouchers – so you can completely immerse yourself in your work.

🛡️ Carefree insured: With our insurance, you are fully covered, no worries!

📝 Flexibility: With possibilities for home working days, you choose what works best for you. Feel like a pyjama day? Just do it! Everything to keep work and private life in balance.

💰 Share in our success: If DPG Media scores, you score too. Extra pocket money based on our performance. Ka-ching!

🚴 Smart mobility: Whether you cycle, come by public transport, or park, you choose what works best.

🎓 Keep growing: Continuously discover new heights through the DPG Media Academy. Who said learning had to be boring?

🌴 Time for relaxation: With 32 vacation days, you can fully recharge your battery.

🏢 Offices full of creativity: Get inspired in our vibrant hubs in Antwerp or Vilvoorde.

🔖 Media Discounts: Score great deals on our media and events. Because who doesn't love a good deal?

🎉 Great atmosphere: From spontaneous parties to team outings, you'll feel right at home here. And our legendary staff party? You don't want to miss that!

Even more reasons to want to work at DPG Media.

This opportunity offers you a fantastic job in Belgium's most prominent media company. You also get a top team of colleagues on top of that. Colleagues who are bursting with energy and are passionate about creating high-quality media. Creative solutions for complex problems and collaborating with many different teams: working at DPG Media is different every day. We can only achieve these realizations through teamwork and a great working atmosphere. From inspiring chats at the coffee machine, the inviting layout of our buildings, to legendary staff parties: the media vibes are everywhere. We also believe in a healthy work-life balance, giving you enough breathing room through our well-being and flexible work policy. DPG Media's strategy focuses on digital acceleration and how we ensure that we remain at the forefront as a leading media company. Your talents, knowledge, and skills are crucial for this. So, we give you every opportunity to keep growing. This way, you maintain control over your future. Through various training courses and the "Academy by DPG Media," you take ownership of your development.

Apply, and then?

Are you ready to get started right away? Apply now and discover how you can contribute to our mission to stimulate innovation, leverage technology, and deliver excellent products to our consumers and advertisers. Contact hamza.yassine@dpgmedia.be and let's see what we can do for each other!