Arηs is a fully independent group of companies specialized in managing complex IT projects and systems for large organisations, focusing on state-of-the-art software development, business intelligence and infrastructure services.

We are composed of 17 entities across 9 countries that are unified by the Arηs Group, with more than 2500 consultants. This corporate structure enables us to respond quickly to market changes and customer requests, and to communicate and make decisions without layers of bureaucracy.

Our success can be attributed to the synergy among our nine complementary entities, combined with our methodologies, which are based on the Rational Unified Process (RUP) and the Scrum agile software development framework.

ARHS Spikeseed is looking for an experienced Product Owner for one of its clients in Brussels, a key player in the Energy Sector with increasing new projects.

Role & responsibilities

• Developing, formulating and communicating a vision for the product in line with the product line vision and customer needs.
• Developing and communicating the product roadmap (product features, prioritization, release timelines, etc.) based on customer needs and the product line roadmap.
• Initiating, developing and maintaining contacts with (internal) customers and other relevant stakeholders, as well as representing these stakeholders within the own team.
• Building, updating and maintaining the product team's backlog, prioritizing user stories, based on customer needs and stakeholder requirements.
• Ensuring the product meets predefined quality standards, conducting tests and monitoring product performance.
• Coordinating, facilitating and communicating product releases and ensuring the right features are delivered at the right time.
• Participating in scrums and product-related ceremonies (incl. daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning meeting, sprint review and sprint retrospectives etc.).

Your profile

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, enabling you to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A passion for software development, a focus on creating exceptional user experiences, and a customer-centric approach are crucial.
• Comfortable in interacting with all organizational levels, adept at distilling complex technical and business concepts into clear narratives, and skilled at providing positive, constructive feedback.
• Proficiency in English is required, and knowledge of German, French, or Dutch is considered an asset.

Technical skills

• Experience with machine learning lifecycle, including model selection, training, validation, and deployment.
• Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms and principles.
• Keen understanding of customer needs.
• At least 5 years of experience managing SaaS or PaaS products.
• A strong grasp of agile methodologies and a track record of working with cross-functional agile teams.
• You should possess an analytical mindset, capable of using data to inform decision-making and evaluate product success.
• Familiarity with the full software development life cycle and various prioritization frameworks, such as RICE, Kano Model, MoSCoW, and Cost of Delay, is expected.

Don’t hesitate! Join our team

What you’ll get:

An informal hierarchy and work environment:

Our open, flat structure supports a strong focus on communication and collaboration, enabling to respond quickly to market changes and customer requests.

An attractive salary package:

With an attractive salary and benefits package – including advantageous fringe benefits – you’ll be paid for what you love to do.

A strong corporate culture:

You’ll join a dynamic team of smart and ambitious people. From the way we hire to the way we relate to our clients – our values form the foundation of the way we work.

Learning & development opportunities:

We constantly invest in our people and are committed to providing individual development opportunities to help you continue to grow and stay happy and satisfied at work.

Exciting projects:

You’ll take ownership of various projects for both public and private clients: calling for creativity and innovation, at the cutting-edge of technology.

A rock-solid company:

With more than 200 customers, and 15% turnover growth in FY2022, you’ll join a business with a sustainable and growth-oriented plan.

But let’s talk about it face to face!

You have the qualities listed above? Please, send us your CV, which will be processed in full confidentiality.

You don’t have all the above requirements but own a great part of them? You can send us your CV too because we will give you the opportunity to grow with us.