Product Owner

About IFS Ultimo At IFS Ultimo, we are more than just a workplace; we offer a vibrant team environment to 300+ innovative thinkers dedicated to making an impact. Here, you'll collaborate with a diverse, talented team that prioritizes growth and continuous learning. We are committed to the professional development and personal well-being of our employees, offering tailored learning paths, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive, inclusive culture that celebrates diverse perspectives.

With us, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of EAM technology. Whether you're supporting our clients' journey or contributing innovative ideas to our solutions, every team member plays a role in our mission to empower asset owners and technicians worldwide. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, decisiveness, and the drive to achieve results, all while fostering adaptability and creative problem-solving.

The Position: IFS Ultimo is in a phase of rapid international growth. As a Product Owner, you will play a pivotal role in one of our existing Portfolio teams, focusing on Stock Management & Purchasing and Ultimo’s planning capabilities. Your mission is to act as a 'value maximiser,' ensuring that the team delivers high-quality Ultimo functionality that benefits customers, colleagues, and partners.

As the 'captain' of the scrum team (consisting of 7 members from multiple disciplines), you will determine what needs to be built and in what order, ensuring the product backlog is strategically aligned. This team is based in the Netherlands and meets in the Nunspeet office at least one day a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish a clear vision for the end product, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic and tactical goals.

• Balance the interests of various internal and external stakeholders and prioritize based on value, risks, and dependencies.

• Collect and structure requirements from stakeholders, translating them into well-defined solutions.

• Maintain a goal-oriented product backlog, considering value, risks, and dependencies.

• Work closely with the development team to deliver product increments.

• Share knowledge and provide proactive advice to colleagues and customers.

• Strong sense of ownership and a high degree of independence.

• Excellent command of English; proficiency in Dutch is a plus.

• Located in the Netherlands

• Affinity with business processes and experience with Ultimo or comparable software for supporting processes.

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in or comparable to:

  • Business Information Systems or Computer Science

  • Business IT & Management

  • Industrial Engineering and Management or Business Administration

  • Business Information Technology

What We Offer:

• Permanent Contract & Competitive Salary aligned with market standards, including an 8% holiday allowance.

• Bonus Incentive Scheme based on company and individual performance.

• Hybrid Working Model allowing flexibility between remote work and office presence.

• Career Development Opportunities with tailored learning paths and leadership exposure.

• 25 Vacation Days with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.

• Pension Scheme (50/50 contribution).

• Fixed Monthly Allowances for phone, home office, and internet expenses.

• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Day for voluntary work.

Application Process: If you see yourself in this role, hit the apply button and share your CV (and preferably a motivation letter). We will carefully review your application, and if there’s a match, you’ll be invited for an initial video call to discuss the role and next steps.

For questions, contact us at livelinkyourcareer@ultimo.com.