Product Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Product Lifecycle Ownership: Oversee the full lifecycle of asset management applications, driving continuous improvement and ensuring service delivery aligns with defined SLAs.
• Budget & Vendor Oversight: Manage the product’s financials, including budgeting, contract negotiation, vendor performance, and risk mitigation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, aligning product capabilities with business goals and managing change effectively.
• Strategic Implementation: Contribute to product vision and strategic planning. Build business cases, shape roadmaps, and deliver value through structured project execution and team coordination.
• Project & Team Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams, encouraging collaboration and promoting knowledge sharing within and beyond the department.
• Contract & SLA Management: Administer contracts and service level agreements to ensure compliance with business needs, regularly reviewing and optimizing terms.

Required Experience and Skills

• Master’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior product management role, preferably within an industrial or asset-intensive environment.
• Hands-on experience with IBM Maximo and familiarity with ISO 55000 standards.
• Strong customer-oriented mindset with the ability to engage stakeholders at all organizational levels — both technically and strategically.
• Proficiency in Dutch or French, with excellent command of English.
• Demonstrated success in leading change initiatives and managing teams.
• Excellent organizational, negotiation, and independent project leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing diverse or cross-functional teams.
• Ability to inspire, coach, and mentor colleagues within the asset management domain.