Product Manager Modern Workplace

Bedrijfsomschrijving

Lely, founded in 1948, is committed to a sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable future in farming. Taking the challenges of the farmer and the needs of the cow as our starting point, we develop high-quality robots and data systems that improve animal welfare, flexibility, and productivity on dairy farms. Our goal is to support sustainable food production.

For over 30 years, we have been a global leader in the sales and service of automated systems for successive generations of dairy farmers. Every day, we inspire our colleagues to offer customers innovative solutions and to be a reliable partner for long-term advice and support. With our state-of-the-art Lely Campus in Maassluis and a global network of dedicated Lely Centers for customized sales and service, Lely operates in more than fifty countries.

Vacatureomschrijving

As Product Manager Modern Workplace, you are the key figure behind the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our Modern Workplace environment. You connect the business, IT teams, and end users, ensuring that the Modern Workplace aligns with organizational goals and delivers an optimal user experience. You define the product vision, manage the backlog, and maximize the value of our Modern Workplace solutions by streamlining processes and driving innovation.

What you will do

• Develop and communicate a clear vision and strategy for the Modern Workplace, aligned with organizational goals and user needs.
• Identify trends and opportunities in Modern Workplace technologies and translate them into concrete initiatives.
• Create and manage the Modern Workplace roadmap.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for the business, end users, and other stakeholders.
• Actively gather feedback and requirements from stakeholders.
• Manage expectations and communicate progress and results.

Product Backlog Management

• Create, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog, including features, user stories, and technical improvements.
• Ensure the backlog is transparent and accessible to all stakeholders.
• Refine backlog items with clear acceptance criteria.

Life-Cycle Management

• Define and monitor the life-cycle strategy for hardware and software within the Modern Workplace.
• Collaborate with Asset Management, Procurement, and IT Operations for an efficient life-cycle process (planning, procurement, implementation, management, maintenance, disposal).
• Initiate and follow up on activities such as hardware refreshes and software updates.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with IT teams (Modern Workplace team, IT Operations, Security, Application Management) to deliver the backlog.
• Facilitate collaboration and communication within and between teams.
• Ensure shared goals and priorities.

Performance Monitoring and Optimization

• Monitor the performance and usage of the Modern Workplace environment.
• Identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Initiate and implement optimizations to enhance user experience and efficiency.

Budget and Cost Management

• Co-responsible for drafting and monitoring the Modern Workplace budget.
• Ensure cost-effective implementation and management.

Documentation and Training

• Ensure clear documentation of the Modern Workplace.
• Support the development of training and communication for end users.

Functie-eisen

• Higher professional or academic working and thinking level (HBO/WO), preferably in IT, Business IT Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role within an IT environment.
• Knowledge of Modern Workplace concepts and technologies (e.g., Microsoft 365, HelloID, Microsoft Intune, cloud-based solutions, endpoint management).
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, suitable for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive, results-oriented work attitude with strong organizational skills.
• Affinity with improving user experiences and IT processes.

Aanvullende informatie

Working at Lely means contributing to sustainable progress within one of the most innovative organizations in the Netherlands. You help make the agricultural sector future-proof – and we ensure you have the space, resources, and support to do so.

• An international working environment with room for initiative and entrepreneurship.
• A salary range from €5,722 to €8,174, with the exact offer depending on your experience.
• Excellent secondary benefits, including up to 8 weeks of vacation per year and a solid pension scheme.
• Strong career development opportunities: you are in control of your growth and can choose from various training programs via our Lely Academy – from personal development to role-specific courses.
• Our modern Lely Campus offers daily access to extensive sports facilities: an indoor gym, outdoor padel courts, basketball and volleyball courts, table tennis, and table football. You can join Hyrox workouts or sign up for personal training – and challenge your colleagues during an active break.
• Enjoy fresh coffee and tea from our in-house barista, with milk straight from our own farm, and a healthy, affordable company restaurant.
• A healthy work-life balance thanks to our hybrid work policy: you work on campus at least three days a week, with flexible hours and plenty of opportunity to spend additional time on-site (between 06:00 and 20:00).
• A free shuttle bus takes you to and from the metro station in Maassluis, ensuring a smooth start and end to your workday.
• Successes are meant to be celebrated: from anniversaries to Christmas parties – at Lely, we know how to do it right!

Recruitment & selection agencies, consultancies, and/or staffing agencies
We appreciate your interest, but we recruit all our candidates directly. We understand that, as an intermediary, you may want to introduce candidates for our exciting roles and contribute to our ambitions, but this does not align with our recruitment approach. This means that all unsolicited profiles submitted for Lely vacancies will be treated as direct applications.