Digital Product Owner – Brand Websites

Over the coming months, we will be working on a new website for a new company and a platform for all new websites.

Role Summary

The Product Owner oversees the strategic direction, delivery, and continuous improvement of a global ecosystem of 213 branded non‑selling websites across 45 countries. Working within the Optimizely platform, the role focuses on product strategy, development delivery, governance, and stakeholder alignment — while coordinating with an external content & configuration team responsible for day‑to‑day site operations.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Roadmap

Define and evolve the product vision for a large multi‑brand, multi‑market website ecosystem.
Prioritize the backlog based on business value, technical feasibility, and global stakeholder needs.
Translate strategic goals into epics, features, and user stories for the development team.

Development Team Collaboration

Partner closely with the development team to refine requirements, clarify acceptance criteria, and ensure high‑quality delivery.
Lead sprint ceremonies: planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.
Make decisions on scope, sequencing, and trade‑offs to maintain delivery momentum.
Ensure technical solutions align with platform standards, scalability needs, and long‑term product direction.

Coordination With External Content & Configuration Team

Collaborate with the external team responsible for content publishing, configuration, and operational updates across all markets.
Provide clear product guidance, documentation, and platform rules to support their work.
Align release timelines, platform changes, and new features with their operational workflows.
Ensure the external team has the tools, training, and clarity needed to maintain brand consistency and compliance.

Stakeholder Management

Maintain good collaboration and communication with internal stakeholders and external vendors that feed into the product
Gather requirements, manage expectations, and communicate roadmap progress.
Balance diverse market needs, maturity levels, and priorities across 45 countries.
Facilitate alignment between stakeholders, development, and the external content/configuration team.

Platform Governance & Quality Assurance

Maintain governance across all 213 sites, including templates, components, accessibility, and brand compliance.
Oversee QA processes: regression testing, release validation, and performance monitoring.
Ensure platform documentation remains accurate, accessible, and up‑to‑date.
Drive consistency and scalability across markets and brands.

Data‑Driven Decision Making

Use analytics, user feedback, and performance metrics to inform prioritization.
Identify opportunities to improve UX, performance, and operational efficiency.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce complexity across markets.
Champion platform enhancements, new features, and best practices within Optimizely.
Promote automation, standardization, and scalable solutions.

Functie-eisen

Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience as a Product Owner or Digital Product Manager in a multi‑market environment.
Good understanding of Optimizely CMS or similar enterprise content platforms.
Experience working with development teams in an agile environment.
Ability to manage complex stakeholder landscapes with clarity and diplomacy.
Excellent communication, prioritization, and decision‑making skills.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden

Dit bieden wij:

Salaris: Inschaling in schaal 10, € 5207 - € 6942 obv 40-urige werkweek (afhankelijk van kennis en ervaring).
Flexibiliteit: Een werkweek van 24 tot 32 uur én de vrijheid om flexibel thuis te werken (geen vaste kantoordagen).
Impact: Een uitdagende rol waarin je de komende maanden bouwt aan een gloednieuwe website voor een nieuw bedrijf en het overkoepelende platform.

Dit neem je mee:

Internationale ervaring: Je hebt aantoonbare ervaring in een internationale werkomgeving.
Cultuurbewustzijn: Je schakelt moeiteloos met ons team in Manilla; een vloeiende beheersing van de Engelse taal is hierbij essentieel.

Uiteraard staat deze vacature open voor iedereen die zich hierin herkent.