Product Owner

Great digital products are built by people who understand both the user and the technology behind it, and that takes someone who can turn a product vision into a backlog that teams believe in and customers value.

At Darwind, we don’t fit consultants into projects, we look for the project that fits you. You’ll join a community of Darwinders who value autonomy, ownership, and genuine professional growth, and who believe the best work experience should always be the next one.

What you will do

You shape digital products together with clients and development teams, and help bring AI into those products where it creates real value for users.

• Work closely with clients and stakeholders to understand their goals, users and priorities
• Translate that understanding into a clear product vision, roadmap and well-prioritised backlog
• Write and refine user stories and acceptance criteria together with the development team
• Act as the day-to-day contact between business stakeholders and the Scrum team, keeping communication open and transparent
• Explore where AI features can improve the product experience, and assess each idea on user value, feasibility and impact
• Use AI tools in your daily work to support backlog refinement, user research analysis and documentation
• Take part in Scrum events such as planning, reviews and retrospectives, and help the team keep a steady rhythm
• Follow up on releases, testing and user feedback, so the product keeps improving after go-live
• Support and coach team members, and share your knowledge with fellow Darwinders

Who you are

We look beyond the CV. For us, motivation and curiosity matter just as much as the technical box-ticking, but to thrive in this role, you’ll likely recognise yourself in most of the following:

• A master’s degree in engineering, IT, business or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in digital product development, of which part as Product Owner, proxy Product Owner or in a similar role
• A background in functional or technical analysis, or in development, which helps you understand the team’s work and talk with developers easily
• Solid knowledge of Scrum and Agile ways of working, a PSPO, PSM or similar certification is a plus
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Miro or Target Process
• Interest in how AI can be built into digital products, experience with an AI-related product is a plus
• You use AI tools daily and apply them thoughtfully and responsibly
• You enjoy building relationships with stakeholders and bringing people together around a shared product goal
• Fluent in Dutch and English, French is a plus

What we offer

Competitive benefits package

• Hospitalization insurance
• Group insurance
• Meal allowance
• Your choice between a company car with EU fuel card or the federal mobility budget

Flexibility and work-life balance

• Hybrid work possibilities
• Flexible working hours
• Projects that match your skills and ambitions, not the other way around

Learning and growth

• Continuous coaching
• Technical and soft-skills training
• Room to grow across different domains and technologies

Culture

• A human, transparent and collaborative environment
• Real ownership and influence on the projects you contribute to
• A team that lives its values, initiative, authenticity and open communication, every day

Ready for your next step?

If the traditional consultancy model never quite resonated with you, and you’re looking for a place where people, impact and growth genuinely matter, let’s talk.