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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Product Owner - **Company:** IBA - **Location:** Louvain-la-Neuve (Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve), Belgium - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** €62,900.0 - €95,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Scrum Methodology, Ansible, Management of Software Versions, Virtualization Technology, Technical Debt, Gitlab, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Industrial Software - **Published:** July 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://be.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cf9c95fcb9d85eff ## About the Role * At least 5 years of experience in complex system environments (IT infrastructure, industrial systems, or regulated environments) * Strong understanding of infrastructure domains: virtualization, OS lifecycle, networking, hardware platforms * Good knowledge of Agile (Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban etc.) practices adapted to non-pure software environments * Ability to interact effectively with technical teams (IT infrastructure, software, hardware) * Experience with tools such as Jira, GitLab, Confluence (or equivalent) * Fluent in English. French is a bonus., * Excellent prioritization and decision-making skills, balancing technical and business constraints * Strong ownership and accountability in a complex system environment * Ability to simplify complex technical topics for diverse stakeholders * Strong coordination and alignment capabilities across multiple teams * Resilience and ability to operate in environments with constraints., * Experience in regulated environments (e.g., medical devices) is a strong asset * Experience with infrastructure automation (e.g., Ansible) or lab environments is a plus Cherry on the cake The total guaranteed annual compensation range (which includes annual base salary, as well as flexible budget if applicable) for this position is provided below ## Description The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing the value delivered by the IT Infrastructure platform across its full lifecycle (design, versioning, validation, and maintenance). He/She ensures clear prioritization, structured backlog management, and alignment with business objectives. The Product Owner acts as the key bridge between business and system-level needs (hardware, OS, virtualization, network, security) and technical teams, translating high-level requirements into clear, actionable inputs for implementation. Challenges we trust you with Vision & Value Ownership * Own and communicate the IT infrastructure roadmap aligned with business goals * Prioritize incoming demands (change requests, upgrades, compliance needs, technical debt, etc.) based on value, constraints, and stakeholder needs * Measure delivered value in terms of stability, compliance, maintainability, and operational efficiency * Maintain visibility on infrastructure baselines and supported configurations Backlog Management * Create, maintain, and prioritize a clear and structured backlog covering infrastructure evolution, validation, and documentation * Define iteration scope and ensure readiness of work items (clear acceptance criteria, validation approach, impact analysis) * Ensure deliverables meet agreed standards (Definition of Done, validation evidence, documentation completeness) Stakeholder & Cross-Team Alignment * Align stakeholders across R&D, System Engineering, Quality, Clinical and Operations * Ensure system-level constraints are clearly understood and reflected in backlog prioritization and decisions (performance, compatibility, regulatory requirements) * Ensure visibility and alignment on dependencies with other components (application software, hardware platforms, external suppliers, etc.) * Ensure cross-component initiatives are properly reflected in the IT infrastructure backlog, prioritized, and tracked to delivery (e.g., platform upgrades, virtualization strategy, cybersecurity improvements, impacts from system-level features, etc.) * Participate in the broader Product Owner community to ensure consistency Team Collaboration & Execution * Lead backlog refinement and replenishment sessions with a System Administrator team * Clarify requirements and ensure shared understanding across disciplines * Support execution and actively contribute to Agile ceremonies * Facilitate decision-making on technical trade-offs (e.g., upgrade vs. maintain, standardization vs. flexibility) ## Related Videos - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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