Product Owner — Orthopaedics Metal
Are you looking for an exciting and innovation-driven work environment? Then it’s you we are looking for to complete our team as a Product Owner in our HQ office (Leuven, Belgium)! Our Orthopaedics Metal team is an agile delivery team focused on the development and operational release(s) of personalized orthopaedic metal implants. The team ensures device development for both new and existing products is done in alignment with user needs and that design and manufacturing processes are installed and continuously optimized. The team is responsible for all product updates linked to the personalized hip and shoulder implant, ranging from minor improvements to significant changes. Projects can focus on user experience, lead time, territory expansions, new component developments or integrations, and COGS improvements.
Job description
In this role, you are accountable for the solution delivery to the organization. While doing this, you rely on talented R&D and operational colleagues to help provide estimations and execute the actions. You have a strong technical understanding, are passionate about meeting customer needs, and are open to stepping in to push the deliverables over the finish line by contributing content-wise and cross-functionally to the team actions planned. You'll join the Ortho Technical Team, where we make sure the technical roadmap of all orthopaedic products is continuously moving forward.
What you will do
- Act as a central communication point for all ongoing developments concerning the hip and shoulder implant portfolio, both for the internal organization and in external communication with customers (end users or partners)
- Translate the user needs in the market with respect to your products to the delivery team to impact product and process decisions
- Closely collaborate with the ortho business line team to make sure that your team’s objectives are aligned with the strategic market direction and priorities
- (Functionally) Manage the Ortho Metal team working on these deliverables and make sure the necessary actions are identified, prioritized, and scheduled
- Act as the first point of contact for team members to provide clarity and support towards the deliverables required from the market, and personally drive the team forward to meet expectations and timelines
Your profile
- Master’s degree in engineering or relevant background
- At least 3 years of experience in medical device operations or R&D
- Experience in product development or agile (product owner) is a plus
- Strong English verbal and written communication skills
- Decision-making and prioritization: strong ability to evaluate competing priorities, make decisions, and manage trade-offs to achieve the best outcomes for the product and the organization. Strong capability of overseeing a multitude of ongoing matters and planning accordingly.
- Stakeholder management and communication: excellent communication and interpersonal skills to act as a central point of contact for internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clear articulation of user needs, priorities, and progress.
- Technical proficiency: solid technical knowledge in product development and manufacturing processes, particularly in the field of (personalized) medical devices.
- Leadership and team collaboration: proven ability to inspire, guide, and align cross-functional teams toward common goals while fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.
What we offer
Healthy life-work balance
When creating a better and healthier world, a good place to start is with yourself. That's why we encourage our employees to prioritize their overall well-being, fostering physical fitness, mental resilience, and social connections through a range of workshops, sports activities, and other events and initiatives that contribute to a balanced and fulfilling work-life harmony.
Hybrid working & flexibility
At Materialise, we value the power of in-person connections and the advantages of remote work, allowing our employees the flexibility to enjoy the best of both worlds. You can work remotely up to 60% of the time and work flexible hours, depending on your particular role.
Personal growth and career advancement
At Materialise, we’re committed to nurturing the professional development of our employees. We invest in our passionate people and empower them to explore and grow by offering diverse career paths that capitalize on their talents. Plus, we offer courses, external coaching programs, and in-house mentoring so that our employees can fulfill their potential.
Team building
We cultivate a positive work culture so our employees have an enjoyable professional environment. Collaboration is key, so we organize activities that unite our employees, such as after-work events and team lunches. We want all our staff to feel connected in an environment that promotes strong bonds based on trust, respect, empathy, and friendship.
Innovation is key
Innovation is not just a buzzword at Materialise; it's at the core of what we do. As pioneers in our industry, we create cutting-edge solutions, fostering an environment that supports and rewards ingenuity and leadership. We’re dedicated to shaping the future of 3D printing, recognizing and celebrating the creative spirit within all our global innovators.
Healthy life-work balance
When creating a better and healthier world, a good place to start is with yourself. That's why we encourage our employees to prioritize their overall well-being, fostering physical fitness, mental resilience, and social connections through a range of workshops, sports activities, and other events and initiatives that contribute to a balanced and fulfilling work-life harmony.
Hybrid working & flexibility
At Materialise, we value the power of in-person connections and the advantages of remote work, allowing our employees the flexibility to enjoy the best of both worlds. You can work remotely up to 60% of the time and work flexible hours, depending on your particular role.
Personal growth and career advancement
At Materialise, we’re committed to nurturing the professional development of our employees. We invest in our passionate people and empower them to explore and grow by offering diverse career paths that capitalize on their talents. Plus, we offer courses, external coaching programs, and in-house mentoring so that our employees can fulfill their potential.
Team building
We cultivate a positive work culture so our employees have an enjoyable professional environment. Collaboration is key, so we organize activities that unite our employees, such as after-work events and team lunches. We want all our staff to feel connected in an environment that promotes strong bonds based on trust, respect, empathy, and friendship.
Innovation is key
Innovation is not just a buzzword at Materialise; it's at the core of what we do. As pioneers in our industry, we create cutting-edge solutions, fostering an environment that supports and rewards ingenuity and leadership. We’re dedicated to shaping the future of 3D printing, recognizing and celebrating the creative spirit within all our global innovators.
Location and type of contract
- Leuven, Belgium
- Full-time
- Hybrid
- Mid-senior level
- CV in English
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Working at Materialise
Materialise is a dynamic, international high-tech company, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Belgium, with over 2,300 employees worldwide. Materialise’s mission is to innovate for a better and healthier world through its software and hardware infrastructure and in-depth knowledge of additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing). Our customers are in diverse industries, such as automotive, aerospace, medical, research, and academia.
As a growing company, Materialise is always looking for enthusiastic professionals who want to work in an environment full of revolutionary technology and surrounded by people passionate about their work.