Product Owner Networking
€5,665 - €7,639 per month
Work Arrangement
Office Days per Week: 3 days
Key Skills
Job Description
Job Title
Product Owner NetworkingJob Description
Your department
The ICT department has initiated a transition towards an Agile way of working, as part of the transition towards an improved ICT Target Operating Model (TOM), the Vanderlande ICT Core department is the backbone of our ICT Department, providing infrastructure, workplace and low-code platform products to our internal organization. ICT Core contributes to high value for our business and delivering cutting-edge products.
About the Role
As Product Owner Networking, you are responsible for the strategy, roadmap, and prioritization of Vanderlande's enterprise networking capabilities. You work closely with network engineers, architects, security specialists, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure a secure, reliable, scalable, and future-ready network infrastructure.
You drive value delivery through Agile ways of working and act as the primary point of contact for networking-related initiatives, improvements, and investments.
What will be your responsibilities?
Own and manage the Networking product backlog and roadmap.
Define priorities in collaboration with stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams.
Translate business and operational requirements into clear user stories and backlog items.
Balance technical debt, operational excellence, security requirements, and innovation initiatives.
Lead networking-related projects and platform improvements.
Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate progress, risks, and dependencies.
Collaborate with suppliers and technology partners.
Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and cloud strategies.
Drive continuous improvement of networking services and processes.
What do we ask from you? (Knowledge & Experience)
Experience as a Product Owner, Service Owner, Technical Lead, or similar role.
Good understanding of enterprise networking technologies, such as:
LAN/WAN
Wi-Fi
Datacenter Networking
SD-WAN
Cloud Networking (Azure/AWS)
Network Security concepts
Experience working in Agile environments.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and make data-driven decisions.
What should you bring with you? (Desired competencies)
Customer-focused
Strategic thinking
Strong communication and influencing skills
Collaboration and stakeholder management
Ownership and accountability
Continuous improvement mindset
What we offer
In this challenging and responsible position, you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry-leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future.
This position offers a competitive salary range of € 5665 to € 7639 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale.
On top of your fixed salary you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:
- 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).
- Flexible working hours.
- A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).
- A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar year.
- Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.
- Working from home allowance.
- Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.
- On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
- Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
- A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
- And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.
Your application
Are you interested in this position? Then apply now directly on our workday vacancy link with your resume and a short summary about your interest in this role.
- For this role, you must be based in the Netherlands and must possess legal authorization to work in the Netherlands at the time of applying. Non fulfillment of this criteria can be a reason for non-selection further.
- Application acceptance timeline: In the event of receiving enough suitable applicants, this vacancy can get closed earlier than the mentioned job posting end date.
- Due to process compliance, we cannot process emailed applications. Kindly use the correct vacancy link to apply for this vacancy.
Diversity & Inclusion
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
Background screening
For this position it is possible that a background screening will be conducted. This screening can include checks such as verification of identity, qualifications or other relevant records, which may include criminal background or sanctions list checks, in accordance with our internal policies and applicable laws. Any job offer may be extended under the condition that the screening does not give reason to reconsider the hiring decision. Candidates will always be informed about the process and their rights before any screening is initiated.
Core Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the strategy, roadmap, and prioritization of enterprise networking capabilities while leading networking-related projects. You will collaborate with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to ensure secure, scalable, and future-ready network infrastructure.
Requirements
The role requires experience as a Product Owner, Service Owner, or Technical Lead with a strong understanding of enterprise networking technologies. Candidates must be proficient in Agile methodologies and possess excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Benefits
- 40 Vacation days
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid workplace
- Health and wellbeing budget
- Commuting allowance
- Working from home allowance
- Collective pension scheme
- Health insurance discount
- On-site gym
- Physiotherapist
- Occupational therapist
- Training facilities
About Vanderlande
Industry: Automation Machinery Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Vanderlande is the long-term partner of choice for the world’s leading airports and distribution operators – delivering automation solutions, operational software, and lifecycle services that drive performance, reliability, and sustainable growth. Vanderlande empowers the world’s most demanding airports and distribution operations to move faster, smarter, and more sustainably. As a trusted long-term partner, Vanderlande designs, delivers, and manages end-to-end logistics automation — combining best-in-class mechanical systems with cyber-secure operational software and data-driven services that keep mission-critical infrastructure performing at its peak. Serving the world’s top 50 airports and the largest parcel and e-commerce distribution networks globally, including partnerships with industry leaders such as UPS, DHL, FedEx, and GeoPost.Vanderlande brings unmatched operational intimacy to every engagement. Customers choose Vanderlande not only for the longevity and reliability of its solutions, but for its proven commitment to project delivery: when challenges arise, Vanderlande leans in. Founded in 1949 and part of Toyota Industries Corporation, Vanderlande combines seven decades of engineering excellence with a forward-looking approach to digital innovation and sustainability — continually reducing the energy footprint of its systems and making responsible choices across its global supply chain. With nearly 10,000 employees and revenues approaching €3 billion, Vanderlande operates across Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Asia-Pacific, delivering solutions that move people, goods, and possibilities forward.