Talencia Consulting - Data Product Owner

Location: Belgium / Hybrid Start date: ASAP Duration: Long-term Our client is currently strengthening its Data organization and is looking for a Senior Data Product Owner to take ownership of the HR Data domain. You will join a multidisciplinary Data team of around 30-40 people, working across several business areas such as HR, Finance and Loyalty. The organization is progressively implementing a Data Mesh approach, offering an opportunity to play an active role in shaping the way Data Products are managed and delivered. Description Take end-to-end ownership of the HR Data Product, from business needs to delivery and continuous improvement Identify, challenge and translate business requirements into clear and actionable Data Product specifications Work closely with business stakeholders, key users, Data Engineers, Data Analysts and other technical teams Define and prioritize the Data Product roadmap according to business value and organizational priorities Contribute actively to the implementation and evolution of the Data Mesh strategy Ensure that Data Products follow appropriate Data Governance, quality and accessibility standards Act as a bridge between business and technical stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and alignment Promote a data-driven mindset and help business stakeholders make better use of available data Work in a cross-functional environment where processes and structures are still being established Your profile Several years of experience as a Senior Data Product Owner or in a similar senior Data Product role Strong practical understanding of Data Mesh concepts and principles Good knowledge of Cloud technologies, with GCP preferred; AWS or Azure are also considered Good understanding of SQL and BI tools such as MicroStrategy or similar solutions Solid knowledge of Data Governance and Data Management Previous professional experience within the HR/Data domain is required Experience in Retail or a comparable large-scale business environment is a strong advantage Strong combination of business understanding, functional analysis and technical Data skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical audiences Flexible mindset and comfortable working in a changing and not yet fully structured environment Strong transversal and collaborative approach Fluent in French or Dutch and English