Job opening: Project Manager / product owner - Embedded solutions We are looking for a Project Manager / Product Owner to support one of our Embedded software solutions. Our organization works in a matrix structure, where experts from different competence teams temporarily join the project team to contribute to specific releases. Main responsibilities Strategy & planning Align with business stakeholders to synchronize product roadmaps and define realistic release plans. Translate business requirements into clear project objectives and priorities. Ensure scope, planning, budget, resources, and risks are well managed. Team alignment & delivery Bring the development teams together to agree on: A realistic and achievable scope for each release The way of working (methodology, iterative vs. agile, sprint planning, cybersecurity requirements, DevOps, automation, testing, documentation expectations) Ensure clear backlog prioritization, acceptance criteria, and refinement sessions (if acting in a combined PO role) Coordination & communication Organize regular project meetings with all relevant stakeholders Provide transparent reporting on progress, risks, blockers, actions, and challenges to management Conduct regular check-INS with team members to understand their input, concerns, and feedback Continuous improvement Identify bottlenecks and problems early Propose and implement process improvements along the way Foster a constructive, ambitious, and collaborative project atmosphere Help integrate DevOps and test automation practices consistently into the project workflow (important for Embedded projects) Requirements Professional skills Experience in project management and/or product ownership, ideally in Embedded or Hardware-software environments Familiarity with agile and iterative methodologies Basic understanding of lifecycle management, quality gates, cybersecurity, and testing processes is a plus Languages: fluent in Dutch and English Onsite presence: 40% of working hours at our Airpower site in Antwerp Job details Start date: as soon as possible Duration: long-term engagement possible