Software Product Owner

About us

In the heart of our Engineering cluster in Hengelo lies the software engineering department, where we drive the development of cutting-edge combat and information management systems for naval vessels. Our expertise extends to seamless integration with sensor and weapon systems, alongside the creation of advanced sensor processing applications. These sophisticated systems are trusted by global partners, serving to protect lives and uphold the fundamental rights of every individual. At the core of critical operations, our software is the linchpin, ensuring resilience in the face of high-stakes scenarios.

Within the software engineering department, and more specifically for the CMS (Combat Management System) Infrastructure team, we are in search of exceptional talent...

Product Owner CMS Infrastructure

About the job

As a Product Owner, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team responsible for the design, development, and validation of Command & Control system Infrastructure. In this role, you will act as the liaison between the (internal) customer and their requirements, the product roadmap, the product system architecture, and the Agile/Scrum software development team.

You will manage the Product Backlog for the development of the Command & Control system infrastructure and direct the relevant Agile/Scrum team(s). Your responsibilities will include discussing operational requirements with the (internal) customer, designing and formally documenting the functional operation of the product or component, and presenting the final solution.

About you

Are you passionate about technology? Do you enjoy constantly developing your skills? Are you interested in working on Naval systems? If so, you might be the person we are looking for. We seek a talented Product Owner who excels in complex deployments of systems, has strong communication and analytical skills, and embodies a growth and agile mindset.

You have a capacity for continuous learning and are eager to stay up-to-date with industry trends.

Relevant Experiences:

• Proven experience as a Product Owner. Experience with scaled scrum is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into actionable development tasks.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Background and over 5 years experience with Linux (Red Hat certification is a plus), software maintenance, and Infrastructure as Code (Ansible certification or knowledge preferred).
• Familiarity with network technologies and IT security practices.

You hold a bachelor or master degree in computer science, IT service management or comparable. We expect you to possess fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Thales offers you

• An interesting job in a high-tech environment.
• A lot of room for your personal development and own initiatives.
• The option to grow within the organization in different directions including within engineering, into management, commercially or internationally.
• An open and flexible working environment where work-life balance is considered very important.
• 40 leave days per year.

“Bij Thales krijg ik alle kansen en de ruimte om mijzelf verder te ontwikkelen, en dat als onderdeel van allerlei gave processen en projecten binnen de organisatie!” Anoek, Trainee

“Wat het voor mij aantrekkelijk maakt om hier te werken, is de diversiteit in opdrachten en het werken in verschillende teams met diverse disciplines. Zo blijf je jezelf ontwikkelen binnen het cyberdomein.” Maurits, Cyber Engineer

Diversiteitsstatement

We vinden dat je baan de juiste work/life balance moet ondersteunen en het platform is om jóuw ambities waar te maken. Dat betekent dat gelijke kansen, inclusiviteit en een informele cultuur een essentieel onderdeel uitmaken van ons succes. Maar ook dat jouw gezondheid en geluk voor ons erg belangrijk zijn! Daarom bieden we je de flexibiliteit om te doen wat voor jóu belangrijk is; of dat nu parttime werken is, of werken vanuit huis, of de mogelijkheid om flexibel te zijn in je start- en eindtijden, we denken met je mee.

Security Requirements

In lijn met de basisbeveiligingsvereisten van Thales vragen wij kandidaten mogelijk om bewijs omtrent identiteit, werkvergunning en arbeids- plus opleidingsgeschiedenis. Sommige vacatures vereisen ook een security clearance die verdere informatie vereist. Voor meer informatie over wat er nodig is voor bepaalde security clearance, raadpleeg dan de General Intelligence and Security Service.