Product Owner Junior - Medior H/F Smile Group

Collaborative spirit and continuous knowledge sharing are at the core of our DNA. Our experts push the boundaries of open source every day to build a smarter, more efficient, and more responsible digital ecosystem.

On behalf of one of our major clients based in Brussels, we are actively looking for a Product Owner (Junior or Medior) to drive product discovery, backlogs, and application delivery workflows.

Mission & Responsibilities

In this dual-capability role, you will bridge the gap between business stakeholders and technical execution teams to maximize product value.

• Product Backlog & Discovery: Define user stories, prioritize features, and manage product backlogs aligned with business priorities.

• Requirements & Cadrage: Translate business needs into detailed functional specifications, wireframes, and acceptance criteria.

• Agile Execution & Delivery: Work closely with dev teams within Agile setups (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) to ensure smooth sprint execution and release planning.

• Stakeholder Alignment: Act as the main proxy between business units, end-users, and IT delivery teams.

• Tracking & Analytics: Monitor product metrics, track delivery velocity, and manage feature rollouts using Jira and Confluence.

Required Profile

Technical & Methodological Skills:

• Practical experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).

• Strong capability in functional analysis, user story writing, and backlog refinement.

• Technical proficiency with tracking tools such as Jira, Confluence, and wireframing tools.

• Solid understanding of web application lifecycles, APIs, and digital product delivery.

Language Requirements:

• English: Professional proficiency (Minimum 3/4) AND

• Dutch OR French: Professional proficiency (Minimum 3/4).

Seniority Criteria:

• Junior Level (1+ year): Practical experience in backlog support, user story writing, or business analysis.

• Medior Level (3+ years): Proven ability to autonomously own product backlogs and manage medium-scale digital products.

Why Join Smile?

• Peer Management: Proximity management designed to support your personal growth.

• Continuous Learning: Access to e-learning platforms, sponsored certifications, and knowledge sharing.

• Vibrant Community: Regular team events, annual conventions, summer parties, and afterwork gatherings.

Recruitment Process

• First Contact: A brief intro call to discuss your career goals.

• Introductory Meeting: An opportunity to detail your background.

Brand: Smile

Locations: Brussels

Remote status: Hybrid

Contract type: Permanent contract

About Smile

Passionate about tech, digital solutions, and innovation? Join 1,800 employees at Smile, the European leader in open-source integration and consulting across 20 offices in 9 countries.

Collaborative spirit and continuous knowledge sharing are at the core of our DNA. Our experts push the boundaries of open source every day to build a smarter, more efficient, and more responsible digital ecosystem.

On behalf of one of our major clients based in Brussels, we are actively looking for a Product Owner (Junior or Medior) to drive product discovery, backlogs, and application delivery workflows.

Mission & Responsibilities

In this dual-capability role, you will bridge the gap between business stakeholders and technical execution teams to maximize product value.

• Product Backlog & Discovery: Define user stories, prioritize features, and manage product backlogs aligned with business priorities.

• Requirements & Cadrage: Translate business needs into detailed functional specifications, wireframes, and acceptance criteria.

• Agile Execution & Delivery: Work closely with dev teams within Agile setups (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) to ensure smooth sprint execution and release planning.

• Stakeholder Alignment: Act as the main proxy between business units, end-users, and IT delivery teams.

• Tracking & Analytics: Monitor product metrics, track delivery velocity, and manage feature rollouts using Jira and Confluence.

Required Profile

Technical & Methodological Skills:

• Practical experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).

• Strong capability in functional analysis, user story writing, and backlog refinement.

• Technical proficiency with tracking tools such as Jira, Confluence, and wireframing tools.

• Solid understanding of web application lifecycles, APIs, and digital product delivery.

Language Requirements:

• English: Professional proficiency (Minimum 3/4) AND

• Dutch OR French: Professional proficiency (Minimum 3/4).

Seniority Criteria:

• Junior Level (1+ year): Practical experience in backlog support, user story writing, or business analysis.

• Medior Level (3+ years): Proven ability to autonomously own product backlogs and manage medium-scale digital products.

Why Join Smile?

• Peer Management: Proximity management designed to support your personal growth.

• Continuous Learning: Access to e-learning platforms, sponsored certifications, and knowledge sharing.

• Vibrant Community: Regular team events, annual conventions, summer parties, and afterwork gatherings.

Recruitment Process

• First Contact: A brief intro call to discuss your career goals.

• Introductory Meeting: An opportunity to detail your background.

Brand: Smile

Locations: Brussels

Remote status: Hybrid

Contract type: Permanent contract