Head of Product Management

Utilus Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced and visionary Head of Product Management to lead and grow our Product Management team. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping how Utilus translates complex client needs into elegant, scalable digital solutions and guiding our transition toward AI enhanced practices.

Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a talented team of Product Managers.
• Foster a collaborative, growth minded culture with clear goals and open communication.
• Promote strong cross functional collaboration with engineering, delivery, and client teams.
• Conduct performance reviews, support recruitment, and ensure each team member thrives professionally.
• Work directly with clients and stakeholders to understand business goals and translate them into actionable requirements and technical visions.
• Guide the creation of high quality documentation, including requirements, functional specs, and workflow designs.
• Use your technical and analytical insight to validate feasibility, design sound system blueprints, and ensure user centric outcomes.

Business Performance & Growth

• Partner with senior leadership to drive operational goals, budgets, and delivery excellence.
• Act as a pre sales consultant, identifying opportunities for new or expanded engagements.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, continuously evolving team practices and skills to keep Utilus at the forefront of product management innovation.

Driving the AI Shift

• Champion the strategic use of AI and LLM based tools in product management.
• Identify opportunities to enhance design, development, and decision making through AI.
• Guide teams in adopting AI driven best practices for product management.
• Stay at the forefront of technological trends and translate them into actionable product management strategies.

Partnership and Influence

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them navigate complex technical decisions.
• Partner with the Head of Delivery and other senior leaders to evolve technical operating models.
• Represent Utilus's technical thought leadership externally at events and in the market.

Utilus Way of Working

• Own and evolve the Utilus Way of Working from a Product Management perspective, ensuring consistency across projects.
• Align product management practices with Utilus's delivery principles and operational standards.
• Ensure product management team apply the Utilus Way of Working effectively in all client engagements, adapting it to new technologies and project contexts.

What We Are Looking For

• Master's degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 7+ years relevant experience in product management, including experience in leading teams or programs.
• Strong vision for building high performing, motivated teams.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management skills.
• Flexible, proactive, and comfortable in a fast paced, evolving environment.
• Alignment with Utilus's mission to enable the green energy transition through technology.
• Experience in an IT consultancy company is a plus.

What We Offer

• Leadership Impact: Shape the technical direction of Utilus and lead the next evolution of our product management practice.
• Purposeful Work: Contribute to projects that enable a sustainable, green energy future.
• Growth Environment: Work alongside brilliant engineering team and leaders who value curiosity and innovation.
• Competitive compensation: Receive a generous salary package, including a yearly bonus up to 20%
• Work life balance: Benefit from flexible working hours and unlimited paid time off (PTO) allowing you to achieve harmony between your personal and professional life.
• Budget for personal development and learning opportunities, as we embrace a growth mindset.

Please note that we only accept applicants that are located in the Netherlands and that Utilus does not cover relocation.

Utilus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.