Senior Product Owner

About SGL

At SGL, we do not just grow grass; we help grounds teams create the perfect pitch for the world’s biggest sports stadiums. Since developing our revolutionary turf optimisation system in 2002, we have become the market leader in sports turf technology, supporting grounds teams in over 600 stadiums worldwide. Our technology helps the teams responsible for the quality of the playing surface grow and maintain world-class turf. We do this through innovations such as high-tech grow lighting systems, smart data monitoring tools, and sustainable grass disease management solutions, such as our autonomous UVC robot. With an international team of more than 70 passionate specialists, we continue to push the boundaries of professional sports turf innovation.

SGL as an employer

Working at SGL means playing in the Champions League. Our team thrives in an informal culture where collaboration, innovation, passion and personal development go hand in hand. We encourage learning, sharing ideas, and taking ownership of your work, so every team member can make an impact. Great work comes from great teams – from Friday drinks and table tennis to team outings that bring colleagues from across the globe together, we make sure there is plenty of fun and connection. At SGL, teams bond in ways that matter to them!

The position

We are seeking an experienced Product Owner to drive our growth. As a Product Owner you are responsible for driving the strategy of our products centered around the vision, development, and lifecycle of innovative products.
You are the central link between engineering, manufacturing, software development, and commercial teams to ensure that each product delivers exceptional value, performance, and reliability to our customers.

In short, you are responsible for the end-to-end success of the product process!

Key responsibilities

Product Vision & Strategy

• Define product vision and roadmap aligned with company strategy and market trends
• Translate customer and technology insights into actionable plans
• Balance innovation, cost, and manufacturability

Project & Budget Management

• Define timelines and budgets with internal teams and suppliers
• Lead project reviews and report progress to leadership
• Manage risks to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery

Backlog & Requirements Ownership

• Own and prioritize hardware and software backlog
• Define user stories and acceptance criteria
• Align stakeholder feedback and manage external partners

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead full NPI process from concept to production
• Collaborate with Commercial, Service, R&D, Operations, and Quality
• Ensure DFM/DFT best practices

Launch & Customer Enablement

• Support go-to-market strategy and product launches
• Develop documentation, training, and product demos
• Coordinate field trials and collect post-launch feedback

Technical Oversight & Continuous Improvement

• Act as customer voice in technical discussions
• Support issue resolution and hardware-software integration
• Monitor KPIs and drive lifecycle improvements

International Travel

• Travel internationally as required to support customers, partners, field trials, and global teams

Your profile

We are looking for a team player who brings real value to our team team. Our work culture is open, informal, and friendly—even when working under tight deadlines. We need someone who is proactive, adaptable, and has a practical and pragmatic mindset, with a passion for technology and/or sports.

Your qualifications

• Proven experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in a hardware/software environment (e.g., robotics, IoT, industrial automation).
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, control logic, and mechanical/electrical integration.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value and vice versa.

What we offer

At SGL, you’ll join an ambitious team in a dynamic international work environment, developing innovative and unique products used worldwide. This is a role with high responsibility, room for personal growth, and a great working atmosphere.

Our benefits

• A challenging international working environment.
• A versatile role in a young and ambitious team.
• Plenty of responsibility, initiative.
• A competitive salary.
• Bonus structure; the amount is determined based on your personal goals. A standard score of 7 corresponds to a 9% bonus, provided that the company objectives are met.
• 25 vacation days per year.
• Pension scheme.
• Travel allowance. (23ct per km)
• Telephone allowance.
• Home office allowance.
• Work-related training courses to develop skills.
• Healthy work-life balance. Corporate fitness program.
• Fun and team-oriented environment. Hackathons, padel matches, dinners, visiting football games.

We strongly value personal development, and you will have the opportunity to take job-related training to improve your skills and help elevate our the team.

And of course, work should also be enjoyable! That’s why we have fun traditions like ‘Patatdag’ on Fridays, plus regular team bonding activities. Each department receives a budget for team events, so whether it’s a hackathon, a padel match, a dinner, or a football game, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to connect with your colleagues.

Interested?

Would you like more information? Please contact Diederick at 06 103 050 94

Interested? Send us your CV and motivation letter (optional) at hiring@sglsystem.com. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

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