Product Owner

Join Nedap as a Product Owner

What are you going to do?

As an experienced Product Owner of our globally used access control system, AEOS, you will contribute to the development of one of Nedap's most strategic solutions. You will work closely with two dedicated R&D teams responsible for the front-end and back-end development of our on-premises AEOS server and controller application, a mission-critical environment where security, compliance and stability are paramount. Together, you will ensure that AEOS remains a reliable, secure and distinctive product for organisations with complex security needs, both now and in the future.

You actively gather signals from the market and within Nedap: from customers and partners to sales, support and operations. You translate these insights into guiding choices and clear product priorities that align with and fit within the broader Security vision. In doing so, you help the team build what really matters: solutions that support organisations worldwide in the secure, efficient and compliant management of physical access. As Product Owner, you determine what is needed and when. The team determines how. You provide sufficient context so that the team can take ownership of the technical implementation, while you work together to achieve the desired outcomes. In this way, you create clarity, focus and room for craftsmanship within the team.

You remain closely involved during development. You monitor consistency, desired outcomes and alignment with user needs. You make an impact by providing clarity: why are we building this, for whom, and how does it help AEOS to further strengthen its leading position in the market? Finally, you are a visible ambassador for the product. You connect teams, stakeholders and market insights and ensure that everyone understands where AEOS is heading and what steps are needed to get there.

Your responsibilities

• Proactive stakeholder management: You actively maintain contact and collaboration with many and diverse stakeholders (both internal and external) to translate the product strategy into a roadmap and initiatives.
• Prioritisation & backlog management: You make decisions based on data, stakeholder input and business value. You say “no” or “yes, but later” when necessary. You set realistic expectations and ensure that we only commit to what is achievable.
• Ownership of the product: You translate strategic goals into concrete priorities and intended results for the team. In doing so, you always find the right balance between customer value, product health and delivery speed, and you manage expectations in a timely manner to avoid overload or unrealistic promises.
• Alignment between vision and product phase: Contribute to and communicate the product vision and translate it into product goals for your teams.
• Monitoring the product lifecycle and product health: You ensure that your product remains maintainable, supportable, secure and reliable. You balance new functionality with compliance and stability.

Your team

As Product Owner, you will work with two multidisciplinary teams comprising front-end, back-end, UX, test and ops engineers, and documentalists. These are skilled and experienced teams with a mix of seniority levels. Within Security, you will also work with the other product owners and team coaches, with whom you will coordinate.

Our offer

As a Product Owner at Nedap, you make a valuable contribution to our mission: helping people become happier and more successful in their professional lives. In addition to your salary, you’ll receive a thirteenth month’s pay, a solid pension plan, and profit sharing with the opportunity to become a Nedap shareholder. At Nedap, everything revolves around trust and autonomy. That’s why, along with your colleagues, you decide on your own working hours and vacation days to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

We also place great importance on both personal and professional growth. You’ll receive a thorough introduction and are encouraged to keep developing yourself throughout your career.

Required experience and skills

As Product Owner, you are responsible for the vision of the product, the customers, your team and quality. This means that you take ownership and responsibility for this, but also communicate this to others. You are able to make clear choices amid the complexity of the large number of stakeholders and all their associated wishes. This also means that you can say “No” and justify your decision well. In addition, you have the communication and social skills to get everyone on board, but also to challenge them. In doing so, you encourage a culture of feedback and a safe environment in which discussions and opinions can be expressed.

You also recognise yourself in the following:

• Experience: You have at least 5 years of experience as a Product Owner/Project Lead in a similar environment. Preferably, you have experience in multiple organisations as a Product Owner/Project Lead.
• Technical affinity: You have an affinity for, knowledge of, or experience with technology/software development. You do not need to have been a developer yourself.
• Language skills: You have a good command of the English language, and it is an advantage if you also have a command of the Dutch language.
• Nice to have: Knowledge of Jira and PSPO certificates are nice extras.

Good to know: You are available for 32-38 hours per week. Hybrid (remote) working is common at Nedap, and you and your team can coordinate your working hours to achieve a good work/life balance. You will be present at our campus in Groenlo at least twice a week.

About Nedap in Security

In security, we enable a shift from traditional access control to a broader, people-centered approach. Our solutions support seamless movement across organizations, making access management truly about people flow.