Product Owner Datacenter Networks & Cloud Connect

You & your role

Drive the end-to-end value delivery of Datacenter Networks & Cloud Connect by shaping a clear product vision and translating complex requirements into a single, prioritised backlog. As Product Owner Datacenter Networks & Cloud Connect, you balance innovation with 24/7 operational stability in a mission-critical environment where global connectivity is essential for Rabobank to operate.

Examples from practice:

• Leading backlog prioritisation for global datacenter interconnect upgrades to improve resilience and performance.

• Aligning architects, engineers and vendors on network standardisation initiatives across multiple regions.

• Managing dependencies between squads during lifecycle replacements of core network components.

Facts & figures

• 36 hours per week.

• Responsibility for services delivered by 3 autonomous DevOps squads.

• Over 48,000 Rabobank colleagues worldwide.

Top 3 responsibilities

• Maximise value delivery by enabling internal teams to reliably connect, host and scale services on standardised network platforms.

• Drive simplification and standardisation of a complex global network landscape by reducing legacy technologies and technical debt.

• Ensure operational resilience by prioritising availability, lifecycle management and structural improvements for critical network services.

You translate strategic architecture into clear roadmap items and guide squads in making concrete delivery choices while safeguarding stability and compliance.

Together we achieve more than alone

We believe in the power of differences. By combining people's differences, we become an even better bank. We are curious about what you will bring to our team at Datacenter Networks & Cloud Connect.

‘Without these networks, Rabobank cannot operate. You work on platforms that are invisible when they work, but vital at all times.’

The team of Datacenter Networks & Cloud Connect ensure reliable global connectivity for Rabobank’s IT landscape. Collaboration is our way of working; as one expert, result-oriented team within Rabobank. We work closely with engineers, architects and stakeholders across the organisation to keep the bank connected and resilient.

Work on yourself & the world around you

For us, your development and that of society go hand in hand. We summarise this in one sentence: at Rabobank, you work on yourself and the world around you simultaneously.
This is reflected in your personal development budget, our hybrid work environment and a healthy work-life balance. You also contribute to impactful themes such as the food and energy transitions.
 

Why everyone is welcome at Rabobank

At Rabobank, we work towards a culture where everyone feels welcome. We value our differences and use them to collaborate better and make stronger decisions. By being open to different perspectives, we create an environment where colleagues feel heard and enjoy working.
 

You & your talent

• Academic working and thinking level with at least 5 years of experience as a Product Owner in infrastructure or networking domains.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in complex datacenter, network or cloud environments.

• At least 3 years of experience managing multiple agile teams and cross-team dependencies.

• Proven experience balancing change and operational stability in a 24/7 environment, using agile product management tools.

• Strong stakeholder management skills across technical and senior business levels.

• Able to communicate in English and Dutch.

• Pragmatic, analytical and communicative working style.

You & the application process

• If you are invited for an interview, Bo, our virtual assistant, will contact you via SMS and email to schedule the interviews.

• You can find answers to frequently asked questions here.

• Assessments and a reliability assessment are part of the procedure.

• We respect your privacy.

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