Location: Belgium / Hybrid
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Long-term
Context:
Our client is currently strengthening its Data organization and is looking for a Senior Data Product Owner to take ownership of the HR Data domain.
You will join a multidisciplinary Data team of around 30-40 people, working across several business areas such as HR, Finance and Loyalty.
The organization is progressively implementing a Data Mesh approach, offering an opportunity to play an active role in shaping the way Data Products are managed and delivered.
Description:
- Take end-to-end ownership of the HR Data Product, from business needs to delivery and continuous improvement
- Identify, challenge and translate business requirements into clear and actionable Data Product specifications
- Work closely with business stakeholders, key users, Data Engineers, Data Analysts and other technical teams
- Define and prioritize the Data Product roadmap according to business value and organizational priorities
- Contribute actively to the implementation and evolution of the Data Mesh strategy
- Ensure that Data Products follow appropriate Data Governance, quality and accessibility standards
- Act as a bridge between business and technical stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and alignment
- Promote a data-driven mindset and help business stakeholders make better use of available data
- Work in a cross-functional environment where processes and structures are still being established
Your profile:
- Several years of experience as a Senior Data Product Owner or in a similar senior Data Product role
- Strong practical understanding of Data Mesh concepts and principles
- Good knowledge of Cloud technologies, with GCP preferred; AWS or Azure are also considered
- Good understanding of SQL and BI tools such as MicroStrategy or similar solutions
- Solid knowledge of Data Governance and Data Management
- Previous professional experience within the HR/Data domain is required
- Experience in Retail or a comparable large-scale business environment is a strong advantage
- Strong combination of business understanding, functional analysis and technical Data skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Flexible mindset and comfortable working in a changing and not yet fully structured environment
- Strong transversal and collaborative approach
- Fluent in French or Dutch and English
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