Senior Product Owner

About us

Our mission is simple: we want to help our customers solve complex business matters using easy digital solutions. We have passionate and technologically savvy people working here, we re proud of the awards we have received, but the trust we get every day from our 2000+ customers means more than anything!

Our growth and success are driven by the passion and dedication of everyone in the organization. We have expanded into an international team with offices in the Netherlands, India, and Italy, and a presence in the United States and Australia. Our motivated team members are the driving force behind our success.

What Youll Do

As a Senior Product Owner, you ll play a key role in the definition, development, implementation, and ongoing improvement and enhancement of our solution portfolio in the Microsoft D365 Business Central domain.

As a member of the STAEDEAN Agile Development team, you play a pivotal role as the customer proxy, bridging the gap between Product Management and the development team(s). Your primary responsibility is to translate external requests into a clear and actionable technical roadmap for development. However, your true impact lies in driving the technical delivery of the product roadmap forward, transforming it into well-defined technical and functional delivery items.

Your work ensures that the solution aligns with program priorities encompassing both features and enablers while upholding technical integrity. You embody a mindset focused on quality and delivering customer value. Beyond working closely with your colleagues in the R&D organization, you will actively collaborate with critical disciplines across STAEDEAN, including Sales, Delivery, and Customer Operations, to create a seamless and effective development process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Backlog & Iteration Management: Own and maintain the product backlog, prioritizing and preparing work items (defects, requirements).
• Define clear and actionable user stories for the development team. Prepare and refine work for Iteration Planning, coordinating dependencies with other Product Owners.
• Validate and accept completed stories, ensuring they meet acceptance criteria and Definition of Done (DoD).
• Lead Sprint Retrospectives, collaborating with teams to enhance workflows.
• Product & Innovation Strategy:Contribute to the Product Roadmap, translating strategic goals into functional and technical requirements.
• Provide input on innovation and product enhancements, deciding whether features should be part of the standard product.
• Stay updated on customer, market, and technology trends to ensure product relevance.
• Quality & Support: Ensure product quality and fitness for use, guiding engineers and testers from a functional perspective.
• Provide test case support and conduct functional scenario tests.
• Own 2nd and 3rd line defect triage during development and implementation phases.
• Collaborate with teams to produce release notes and documentation.
• Stakeholder & Community Engagement: Represent the product in client and community calls, gathering insights to shape future improvements.
• Conduct product training sessions and demonstrations for internal teams (Development, Sales, Marketing, Delivery, Customer Operations).
• Act as the go-to expert on whether a function should be in the standard product.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer to Delivery and Customer Operations teams for better support scalability.

What You Need to Be Successful (Minimum Qualifications)

• Any full time Bachelor s or Master s degree in software engineering or equivalent field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner with extensive functional knowledge of Microsoft D365 Business Central.
• Technical knowledge of AL and delivery to Microsoft AppSource is a plus.
• At least basic knowledge of integration-techniques using Business Central as data-repository.
• Microsoft Copilot experience centered around data-integration is a plus.
• Experience in ERP implementation, configuration, and customization and understanding of business processes, including finance, supply chain, and inventory management.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps or other backlog management tools
• Good skills and knowledge in leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continuous improvement, empowerment and increasing transparency.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player, mentor others, and thrive in an international environment.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
• Certification as a Product Owner, SAFe, or similar Agile certification is preferred
• Strong planning skills with the ability to dive into details when needed, combined with a proactive, "can-do" attitude.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Why You Should Apply:

If you are ready to take on exciting challenges in a fast-paced, innovative environment, STAEDEAN is the place for you. Together, we will shape the future of technology and revolutionize business transformation.

• Be Part of a Dynamic Community: Our supportive and vibrant environment ensures your contributions truly matter. Youll work with passionate professionals who are dedicated to making a difference.
• Drive Innovation and Excellence: As a STAEDEAN, you ll be at the forefront of innovation, developing solutions that transform industries and drive sustainable impact.
• Grow and Thrive: We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and shared success. Whether youre an experienced professional or just starting your career, youll find ample opportunities to develop your skills, take on new challenges, and grow.
• Make a Meaningful Impact: Your work at STAEDEAN will have a real impact on our customers, partners, and the world. Together, we strive to achieve extraordinary things, pushing the boundaries to create a better future.