Job description
Product Owner
Location:
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Type:
Full-time
We are an innovative start-up based in Amsterdam, specializing in developing advanced unmanned systems software for Defense. We have a diverse team of engineers, project managers and defense experts and are aiming to grow to 70+ employees within the coming year. As Product Owner you are the link between users, development, operations, and business. You understand why something needs to be built and know how to prioritize it effectively in the roadmap.
Your Responsibilities
Work closely with operational end-users (e.g., forward operators and defense partners) to translate mission challenges into actionable product improvements
Own and refine the product backlog, translating themes and goals into clear epics and user stories.
Provide context, clear decisions, and priorities to the development team, balancing speed with quality
Align roadmap and priorities with stakeholders such as engineering, customer success, business development, and the CPO
Focus on maximum impact: what delivers operational advantage, reduces cognitive load, or opens new market segments?
Help us transition from early adopters to a scalable product with repeatable value creation
What we offer
A challenging position in a dynamic and growing organization
25 vacation days + 8% holiday allowance
A flexible pension plan
Opportunity to grow with the company through Stock Appreciation Rights
Travel allowance
A membership at Urban Sports
Option to lease a bike through ‘Lease a bike’
Opportunities for personal development and training
A modern office in Amsterdam-North on the NDSM wharf
Who we are looking for
Minimal requirements
Experience as a Product Owner or in a similar product-focused role within a technical environment
Comfortable operating at the intersection of strategy, UX, technology, and customer engagement
Affinity with software, AI/autonomy, or complex (mission) systems
Analytical, curious, structured, and capable of influencing stakeholders
Skilled at translating operational feedback into meaningful iterations
Fluent in English; Dutch or additional languages are a plus. Experience with defense or government clients is an advantage