Sustainability Product Owner REQ/610

Through strategic data collection, governance, methodology and carbon accounting modules, our client offers its key customers and suppliers innovative digital products and business models to accelerate their transition towards a world in which everyone can enjoy dairy responsibly. Our primary focus is driving greenhouse gas reductions in the dairy value chain at global scale, productized as sustainability solutions. The Sustainability Product Owner is a seasoned professional that helps to shape the global methodology and technology at the core of this industry-leading value proposition.

Our client is a privately owned Dutch company that has spent over 50 years perfecting its craft and is proud to be one of the leading global dairy suppliers, distributing over 1,100,000 MT of dairy products per annum.

• 5 years of experience in Innovation, Sustainability, Consulting or Digital of which at least 3 years as Product Owner or (Senior) Project Manager depending on job scope.
• Location: Only Netherlands
• Hybrid work schedule: 2-3 times at the office, 2-3 from home; 
• Agile mindset
• Familiarity with Scrum Methodologies

Personal Competencies

• Committed to a boots-on-the-ground approach, ensuring our clients’ success is our utmost responsibility.
• Creative problem solver and a fast thinker– always looking for the next idea that can piece the puzzle together.
• Capable to manage ambiguity and work in a changing context
• Strong communicator – great listener that can make complex concepts seem easy.
• Team player – balancing independence with a passion to help others progress.
• Positive energy – thriving in a dynamic, demanding environment.

Big plus:

• Prior exposure to sustainability tooling or methodology
• International working experience
• Knowledge of working with data and application integrations incl. API management
• Experience in managing IT vendors is a plus

• Flexible working hours
• Remote work/office work
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Corporate doctor services
• Free English classes
• Life event support
• Payment for educational courses, certificates (50%)
• Different sports activities in the office (badminton, tennis, darts, gym)
• Fully equipped office with car and bicycle parking