Product Owner

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Occupant des positions de leadership mondial, Safran Aero Boosters conçoit, développe et produit des sous-ensembles, des équipements et des bancs d'essais pour les moteurs aéronautiques et spatiaux. Implantée en Belgique, Safran Aero Boosters dispose de deux filiales aux Etats-Unis et combine le savoir-faire de 1700 talents.

Mission description

The Product Owner holds a pivotal role, overseeing both product planning and product marketing within Safran Test Cells. This position is accountable for managing the product throughout its entire lifecycle, from conception through end-of-life, by gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining a clear product vision, and collaborating closely with sales, engineering, marketing, and customer support teams. The Product Owner strives to deliver successful products that drive revenue growth and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by aligning cross-functional efforts with defined goals and key performance indicators. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Understand the product market and relevant regulations and standards *Develop and manage the customer requirements to define the product strategy and roadmap. *Oversee development teams to drive innovation and achievement of the product strategy *Understand and be an expert in the competitive marketplace *Partners with stakeholders and customers across the organization to inform the product vision, strategy, features, and prioritization. *Define and execute go-to-market plan, working to ensure that product management, marketing, and sales have what they need to be successful. *Develops and maintains appropriate tracking and reporting of product performance to evaluate future improvement investments, life analysis, obsolescence management, etc. *Develop and oversee product end of life strategies and plans to ensure effective transitions for customers. *Collaborate with the Purchasing teams to identify a supply chain strategy for providing the products *Collaborate with Maintenance and Services to develop service offerings to maintain products post-project completion *Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to guide them during design, installation and maintenance phase of a system using the product. *Participate to technical reviews *Be the focal point if there is an issue with the product during factory tests or on site and coordinate the resources in order to solve the issue while having a minimal impact on the project planning/costs *Actively participates in a continuous improvement culture providing recommendations and implementing enhancements to current methods and procedures or to the product itself *Actively participate in the quoting process, design reviews and other internal and external meetings as required. Provide to the quoting process all necessary material, assessment, tech proposal, products description and associated costs.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Business, or related discipline). Minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant industry, with a proven track record of success. Demonstrated professional experience in product management within an international company, including direct involvement in product lifecycle management, go-to-market strategies, and cross-functional collaboration with sales, engineering, marketing, and customer support teams Qualifications: Advanced leadership capabilities, including the ability to balance risk, influence and motivate diverse teams, and take full ownership of product outcomes. Deep technical, operational, analytical, and project management expertise, with experience driving innovation and achieving strategic product objectives. Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, proactively identifying and implementing process improvements. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and align stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and functions. Strong focus on quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle. Proficiency in the MS Office Suite and familiarity with product management tools and methodologies. Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time, both domestically and internationally, as required to support product and customer needs.