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Product Owner / Functional Designer


Vacancy details

General information

Reference

2025-1615  

Vacancy category

Standard

Expertise - website

Software Development

Visa status

Yes

WEBSITE - visibility vacancy page

Yes

Position description

Category

Product Development - Development - Functional Designer

Job title

Product Owner / Functional Designer

Contract type

Permanent

Job description

Nijmegen - Are you an experienced Product Owner looking to work on innovative software products that transform how people experience smart buildings? Join Planon in Nijmegen and play a key role in developing modular, scalable solutions as part of the Schneider Electric ecosystem.

 

We’re looking for a Product Owner with a passion for functional design, agile software development, and stakeholder management. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and want to drive real impact in smart building management software, we’d love to hear from you!

As a Product Owner, you will:

  • Translate high-level product requirements into clear, detailed functional designs and user stories for development teams.
  • Work closely with Product Managers, stakeholders, and developers to refine requirements, align goals, and prioritize the product backlog.
  • Define specifications for framework components, APIs, integrations, and ensure smooth platform interoperability.
  • Plan and manage sprints, lead refinement sessions, and monitor delivery to maintain high usability and performance standards.
  • Act as the main point of contact for technical clarifications, proactively coordinating with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.

Profile

We’re looking for an experienced Product Owner with a passion for functional design and software product development. You have the ability to balance legacy technologies with modern innovations and thrive in an Agile software environment. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to drive product development and strategic direction.

 

Our ideal Product Owner meets the following criteria:

  • Has proven experience translating product requirements into clear, detailed functional designs and user stories for software development teams.
  • Has professional experience working as a Product Owner or Software Product Owner in an Agile software company.
  • Possesses in-depth knowledge of Agile methodologies and the Scrum framework, with practical experience in sprint planning and backlog management.
  • Has hands-on experience with tools like Jira, Confluence, or similar Agile project management tools for task tracking and documentation.
  • Is fluent in Dutch and English, with excellent communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical teams and manage stakeholder expectations.

We offer

A healthy work-life balance and the possibility of working hybrid. We encourage a collaborative and learning work environment, which is why we offer constant learning and meaningful training opportunities. In addition, we offer challenging projects with world-leading clients and extraordinary experiences. You can find an overview of all our benefits here.

Join us on our journey to become the recognised world leader in Smart Sustainable Building Management software solutions. How do we do this? By putting our people at the heart of our company and creating an inspiring and safe environment that allows all of us to work, learn,live, and play!

Planon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Excited to build connections and make an impact? Join us—apply today and let's shape the future together!

Position location

Job location

The Netherlands, Nijmegen

Requester

Hiring Manager last name

Thomas

Hiring Manager first name

Bernard

Handled by

Handled by

Mark van Dommelen

Primary handler

Mark van Dommelen