Senior Product Manager

What We Do

Utilus is a fast-growing and highly ambitious software delivery company. We design, build, manage and operate highly scalable and complex software projects in the heart of the primary business processes of our clients, including Tennet, Eneco, Dura Vermeer and Nederlandse Loterij.

We work on sustainability by focusing mainly on assignments in the heart of the energy transition. We believe in the universal truth that true transformation is only attainable if our clients are prepared to ‘do the work’. That’s why at Utilus, we help our clients to ‘do the work’: by developing an approach to improve and renew essential IT, all while keeping the clients business running smoothly.

We take an honest and constructive approach, our two core values, to renewing and enhancing essential IT systems.

About The Job

We are currently seeking a Product Manager to join our rapidly growing team. 

The Product Manager is accountable for defining what to build and why. This role ensures that Utilus delivers products that create measurable business value for our clients and that development efforts stay aligned with long-term product integrity and strategic objectives.  

You lead the journey from exploration workshops and AI-assisted prototyping to the rigorous, day-to-day execution of roadmaps and backlogs alongside engineering teams. You ensure that what we build is not only technically sound but also adds business value.

Key Responsibilities Product Manager

• Consulting & Discovery: As a client-deployed strategist, you lead exploration workshops to validate business cases and de-risk investments before production begins.

• Roadmapping & Backlog: You own the product lifecycle. You define clear roadmaps and translate them into actionable backlogs (Epics/Stories) with defined milestones to enable project tracking and reporting. You collaborate daily with engineers to ensure delivery remains aligned with the product vision.

• AI-Augmented Prototyping: You leverage modern AI workflows to rapidly turn ideas into high-fidelity, functional prototypes. This allows us to test "The Challenge" with users before writing production code.

• Strategic Storytelling: You master the art of the narrative. You create "Executive-ready" visuals and decks that make complex product strategies and technical architectures easy for any stakeholder to understand.

• User Research & Interviews: Identify key users and stakeholders. Conduct deep-dive interviews to ensure the product solves real-world pain points in high-complexity environments.

What We Are Looking For

• You have a bachelor's or Master degree in IT (or related) field

• > 5 years relevant experience in product management with enterprise customers

• Requirements & Discovery Engineering: You are skilled at gathering, analyzing, and structuring business and technical requirements, with a strong focus on early-stage discovery and validation.

• Solution Design & Prototyping: You are able to create functional/technical designs, workflows, and mockups that are feasible and aligned with user needs. You leverage AI-augmented approaches to rapidly develop and iterate on prototypes.

• Agile Product Ownership: You have strong experience in backlog management, prioritization, and working within Agile/Scrum environments.

• Communication & Storytelling Skills: Your communication skills in English are excellent (Dutch is a plus). You have excellent storytelling skills.

• Stakeholder Management & Leadership: Your stakeholder management is excellent. 

• Technology Curiosity & Continuous Learning: You are enthusiastic about technology with a commitment to staying abreast of the latest technological trends and advancements.

• Domain Knowledge: Experience in the Energy domain and/or Public Sector is a plus.

What We Offer

• Collaborative culture: Work alongside brilliant minds, exchange ideas, and contribute to a dynamic and inclusive work environment. 

• 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. 

• Personal budget for setting up your home office. 

*Please note that we only accept applicants who 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.