Product owner

Data Product Owner – Data Mesh | Retail Industry | Brussels (Hybrid)


We are looking for a Data Product Owner to join a leading company in the retail industry, driving the development of data products within a modern data mesh environment.

In this role, you will bridge business and data teams, ensuring that data products deliver measurable value across domains such as marketing, supply chain, finance, and e-commerce.


Your Responsibilities

* Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for domain-specific data products
* Align data initiatives with business objectives and priorities
* Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders across multiple domains
* Translate business needs into user stories and technical requirements
* Ensure alignment with data mesh principles (data ownership, governance, data as a product)
* Collaborate with data engineers and architects to deliver scalable solutions
* Define and monitor KPIs (data quality, usage, adoption)
* Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and GDPR standards


Required Skills & Experience

* Experience as a Product Owner, Data Product Owner, or Data Manager
* Strong understanding of data mesh and data governance frameworks
* Experience with:
* Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
* Data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks)
* SQL + BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, MicroStrategy)
* Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Jira, Confluence)


Nice to Have

* Experience in retail or e-commerce environments


Soft Skills

* Strong stakeholder management
* Business-oriented mindset
* Problem-solving and analytical thinking
* Collaborative and proactive approach


Languages

* English required
* French or Dutch required