Product Management Expert – Product Operating Model Transformation
Belgium | Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Our client, a key player in the
energy sector
, is entering a critical phase of its
product transformation journey
. To support this transition, we are looking for a
Product Management Expert
to act as an
embedded, trusted advisor
within the transformation team.
This is
not a training or coaching-only role
. You will work hands-on with product leaders and teams to
operationalise the Product Operating Model (POM)
in day-to-day execution, starting with the CMS division and expanding to other divisions (Assets, Infrastructure).
Your Mission
As part of the transformation program (PACE), you will:
* Embed product management best practices into real work
* Coach product leaders while co-creating solutions with them
* Accelerate the adoption of a discovery-driven, outcome-oriented product culture
* Help shape the future product organisation
Key Responsibilities
Product Operating Model Implementation
* Act as a
sparring partner
to SITO and business leadership, providing strategic and operational insights
* Diagnose gaps between current practices and the target Product Operating Model
* Pilot and scale organisational improvements across teams and divisions
* Evolve the POM where needed based on real-world observations
* Establish reporting cadences linking strategy, outcomes, and execution
* Embed practical product tools, rituals, and governance into daily routines
Coaching & Enablement of Product Leaders
* Shadow Product Directors, Managers, and Product Owners, providing
real-time feedback and guidance
* Strengthen decision-making quality and speed through lightweight frameworks
* Translate strategic objectives into clear, team-level priorities
* Coach leaders on psychological safety, accountability, and team engagement
* Build strong
continuous product discovery
practices: testing assumptions, user engagement, and evidence-based decisions
* Clarify roles and responsibilities across product and adjacent functions
* Design and support individual capability development plans
Stakeholder Alignment
* Act as a trusted sounding board for senior managers and product leads
* Facilitate alignment sessions across business units, chapters, and SITO
* Surface systemic blockers and support leadership in resolving them
Product Management Centre of Excellence
* Contribute to the creation of a
Product Management Centre of Excellence
* Formalise processes, frameworks, and best practices across the division
* Support the design and execution of product upskilling tracks
* Collaborate with Agile, Learning, and other internal chapters to ensure long-term capability building
What You Bring
Experience & Expertise
* 5–8 years of experience in
product management, product leadership, or product transformation
* Proven experience embedded in
multi-quarter product transformations
* Strong background in
regulated, data-intensive environments
* Demonstrated success in building
product discovery practices from scratch
* Track record of shifting organisations from
feature delivery to outcome orientation
* Experience operating in environments with evolving roles and structures
Skills & Mindset
* Deep mastery of
product discovery, delivery, and prioritisation frameworks
* Hands-on, credible, and pragmatic: you model behaviours before expecting adoption
* Strong coaching capability: you build trust quickly and navigate resistance constructively
* Excellent facilitation skills: you drive decisions, not just discussions
* Structured thinker who brings clarity without adding bureaucracy
* Comfortable working with engineering-heavy and compliance-driven stakeholders
Languages
* Fluent in
English
* Fluent in
French or Dutch
(spoken and written)
Practical Information
* Location: Belgium
* Work mode: Hybrid,
3 days per week onsite
Important – Non-EU Candidates
Candidates must:
* Hold a
valid Belgian work permit
* Hold a
valid Belgian residence permit