Product Owner

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Are you passionate about delivering value to our customers and working with scrum teams that write top-notch code and get in touch with cutting-edge technology like robotized vehicles, lifting cranes, and semi-automated port equipment?

We have the perfect opportunity for you!

Do you see yourself as a motivated professional, who wants to make an impact?

Then we are looking for you: our new  SAFe Product Owner!

We have developed an emulation software product, CONTROLS, designed to optimize container terminal performance by integrating with the software solutions that continuously support actual container terminal operations.

What sets our product apart is it’s ability to adapt to the unique requirements of each customer.

Each terminal is truly unique, and our tailor made, configurable approach ensures a fit for purpose solution for every single client.

As a SAFe Product Owner, you’ll have the opportunity to work on this groundbreaking product and develop deep expertise in our field through a series of projects that will teach you how container terminals operate—including operating modes, equipment, and the systems used.

Within Konecranes we have adopted the SAFe Framework to support and streamline our development processes.

The SAFe Framework allows us to scale our organization and be able to adjust to the demand from our customers.

Our organization consists of 3 Scrum Teams, each with its own SAFe Product Owner.

The SAFe Product Owners collaborate in our Product Owner community to ensure the value delivered by the individual Scrum Teams ends up in our integrated solution.

We are looking for a enthusiastic and highly motivated candidate to join our Product Owner Community and work together with your team on value delivery towards our customers.

With high demands from our customers worldwide for stability, scalability, performance, and security, we need your analytical skills, collaborative mindset, and creative thinking to help us meet and exceed these expectations.

As a SAFe Product Owner, you will be:

• Responsible/Owner of the Scrum Team’s backlog.
• Supporting the Scrum Team to focus on the most valuable work.
• Part of Scrum Team acting as a servant leader.
• Responsible for maximizing the value of the Scrum Team’s work.
• Serving as a customer proxy, working with Project Managers, Chief Product Owner and other stakeholders.
• Running several projects that require direct interaction with customers
• Coordinating dependencies with other SAFe Product Owners during our weekly PO Community meeting.
• Have impact on direction of the product roadmap.
• Playing an active role in several SAFe ceremonies like the Sprint and System demo, and PI planning.

As a SAFe Product Owner, you should have:

• At least 3 years of experience in software development organizations.
• Experience in communicating with stakeholders.
• Ability to take key decisions regarding software and explain & defend them articulately.
• Previous experience in detecting dependencies and the impact they will have - strong analytical skills - see relationships in complex systems.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Participate in challenging projects for our diverse international customers after completing an onboarding period.
• Develop a deep understanding of the product's functionality and technical specifications.
• Engage in both independent work and collaborative efforts within a vibrant scrum team.
• Create features and stories your Scrum Team can work on.
• Play a major role in the Program Increment planning by supporting your team and by working together with the other SAFe Product Owners and Chief Product Owner.
• Support your Scrum Team and ensure they understand the needs of our customer.

What we offer you:

• A competitive remuneration package based on your experience and skills.
• 25 days annual leave, plus NL bank holidays.
• A culturally diverse & international work environment with many different nationalities.
• An office with outstanding facilities to enhance your work environment.
• Hybrid Work: 2 fixed days per week in the office with an organized lunch at our own canteen.
• Exciting team events that include sports, food, and cultural experiences.
• Access to Open Up: A platform that supports mental Health and offers professional psychological assistance as well as meditation classes (free of charge and anonymous access for employees and up to 3 family members).

At our Konecranes branch in Rijswijk, we tackle complex and challenging projects that provide rewarding experiences.

Our relaxed and informal atmosphere, combined with our close-knit team, creates a unique working environment that fosters professional growth.

Our impressive staff retention rate speaks volumes about our company culture.

With ambitious plans for substantial growth in the next five years, there are abundant opportunities for career advancement within our thriving and award-winning organization.

We are committed to your development and expect you to flourish within our diverse and inclusive international organization.

If reading the above description sparked your interest, apply today, and become part of a team that embraces innovation, values collaboration, and strives for excellence.

Let’s shape the future of container terminals together with CONTROLS!

Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.