Key Skills

Job Description

Join us at Hillebrand Gori – a company of DHL Global Forwarding Introduction Being specialized in alcoholic beverages, we offer a full range of transportation services and options, from full container loads to groupage shipments, from large volumes of bulk wine to small consignments via airfreight. Our logistics services allow our customers to transport exactly what they want, when they want, in a cost-effective way. For our location in Haarlem, we are looking for a Product Owner – Internal Integrations | Architect. Role Purpose The Product Owner – Internal Integrations (Architect) combines product ownership with hands-on solution architecture responsibility for the internal integration landscape across Hillebrand Gori’s application ecosystem. The role is responsible for designing and shaping cross-functional, cross-application solutions that enable key business improvements, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles and integration strategy. Working closely with the Head of Enterprise Solutions and peer Product Owners, the role ensures that solution designs translate business priorities into coherent, scalable, and sustainable integration outcomes. What will you do? Business Solution Architecture Design and shape end-to-end business solution for key cross-functional initiatives Translate enterprise application landscape architecture into executable designs with the Head of Enterprise Solutions Ensure consistent, high-quality solution design across domains Support end-to-end business process integration Cross-Functional Business Improvement Enablement Drive solution design for strategic cross-application improvements Enable process optimization, automation, and data consistency Balance delivery speed and architectural sustainability Challenge designs introducing complexity Internal Integration Product Ownership Own and manage the integration backlog Ensure future-proof and aligned backlog Balance delivery of rich functionality, simplicity and risk reduction Agile Delivery & Engineering Collaboration Participate in Scrum ceremonies Guide development teams on business solution design in general and internal application integration in particular Ensure adherence to solution design and backlog priority Cross-Product Alignment & Dependency Management Align priorities and dependencies with POs Ensure end-to-end process thinking Resolve cross-product design issues Integration Standards & Governance Apply integration standards and guardrails Contribute to best practices Ensure security and compliance Stakeholder Collaboration Bridge business, architecture, and delivery Facilitate solution design discussions Provide transparency on risks and decisions Do you have what it takes? Experience in PO / Business Solution Architect roles Strong integration architecture expertise Agile delivery experience Strong stakeholder management Freight forwarding/BWS knowledge Leadership Competencies HEAD: Translate business application architecture into practical solutions HEART: Build trust and collaboration GUTS: Challenge risky designs BITE: Deliver scalable solutions Mindset Think end-to-end Balance speed and sustainability Act as trusted design partner Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of experience in Solution Architecture, Application Architecture, Integration Architecture, Product Ownership, or related roles. 5+ years Experience in freight forwarding, transportation, logistics, supply chain. Proven experience designing cross-functional and cross-application business solutions in complex enterprise environments. Proven Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery organizations as Product Owner. Experience working with enterprise integration platforms, APIs, event-driven architectures, and system integration patterns. Why work at Hillebrand Gori? With great pride, we can say that Hillebrand Gori is the largest beverages logistics company in the world. Founded in 1844, we are active in over 90 countries. Our success is built on the dedication of our people. While we operate globally with more than 2,200 employees, our IT department is largely located in The Netherlands but also has a presence in Italy, France and India. Within our department around 15 different nationalities work together. We believe that “Our people and our reputation are our greatest assets.” You will work in an environment where you can make impact, influence strategic technology decisions, and grow both personally and professionally. Are you looking for a role where you can apply deep expertise and deliver direct business value? Then we’d like to meet you. What can you expect from us? A salary tailored to your qualities and experience A contract for 40 hours Reimbursement for travel expenses, work from home allowance and internet allowance Pension scheme with BeFrank Flexible working hours and possibility to work from home Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities to realize your ambitions in an international environment An informal working environment with innovative colleagues who strive for the very best You can work independently and make us better with your own input Professional training a fun place to work, with room for recreation; weekly and monthly drinks, quarterly company meet-ups, regular company festivities Work for an organization certified as Great Place to Work 2026

Core Responsibilities

Own the internal integration product backlog and design scalable, sustainable cross-application solutions that support business improvements and align with enterprise architecture principles. Guide Agile delivery teams, coordinate priorities and dependencies across product teams, and promote integration standards, security, and compliance.

Requirements

The role calls for at least five years of relevant experience in solution, application, or integration architecture, product ownership, or related work, including experience in logistics or supply chain. Candidates should have strong integration architecture expertise, Agile/Scrum delivery experience, stakeholder management skills, and experience with enterprise integration platforms, APIs, event-driven architectures, and system integration patterns; a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Travel Expense Reimbursement
• Work-From-Home Allowance
• Internet Allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Hours
• Work-From-Home Option
• Professional Training
• Personal Growth Opportunities