Product Owner Artificial Intelligence
If you thrive at the intersection of technology and purpose, and want to work in an international, mission-driven organization, this is your chance to make a difference.
About the job
As Product Owner Artificial Intelligence you are responsible for defining and delivering AI-driven services that align with the strategic vision of Oikocredit. This role collaborates closely with business stakeholders, IT Delivery teams, Enterprise Architect, Compliance, and Information Security to ensure the successful implementation of AI solutions. This role is crucial for bridging the gap between technology and business, ensuring that AI services deliver exceptional value to our customers.
Main responsibilities
Product vision and strategy: Develop and communicate a clear vision and strategy for AI-enabled and/or driven services.
Feature prioritization: Prioritize service features based on customer needs, market trends, and business goals.
Stakeholder collaboration: Collaborate with stakeholders, including customers, marketing, customer support and development teams, to gather requirements and feedback.
Product roadmap: Create and maintain a roadmap for the incorporation of AI technology in our services that aligns with the company's strategic objectives.
Agile development: Work closely with development teams, Information Security Office, Compliance and other analyst and architecture roles to ensure timely and efficient delivery of service features using Agile methodologies.
Architecture alignment: Ensure AI solutions are based on proper architecture designs, utilizing ArchiMate for Business, Application, and Technology Layer modelling.
Performance monitoring: Monitor service performance and user feedback to continuously improve the service.
Education, skills and experience
Vocational (equal to ‘HBO-level’ in the Netherlands) or academic degree in Information Management, Information Technology, data engineering or a relevant field.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience in a similar position.
Knowledge of and experience with product ownership and software development.
Knowledge of and experience with data analytics and AI/ML technologies and their applications.
Knowledge of and experience with AI compliance frameworks, ethical considerations, and security.
Knowledge of and experience with Agile methodologies and frameworks.
Knowledge of and experience with ArchiMate modelling.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Experience in conducting market research.
Fluent in English.
Competencies
Stress Tolerance, Initiative, Client and service orientation, Cooperation, Independence, Problem Analysis and Assessment, Planning and organizing, Accuracy.
Benefits
Impactful Work; Contribute to meaningful social and environmental change.
Professional Growth; you will have access to training and learning opportunities.
Work-life balance: you will benefit from a flexible work environment where you can work from home approximately 50% of the time.
Collaborative Environment: Work with passionate professionals dedicated to impact investing and sustainability.
Additional remarks
The role is open for 36 hours a week (0,9 fte).
Candidates must be based in Europe and ideally already possess a valid work permit.
How to apply
Please send your cover letter and resume in English via the apply button.
Oikocredit is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that embraces individuals from various backgrounds.
- Department
- IT
- Locations
- Central Office Amersfoort
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About Oikocredit International
Oikocredit is a social impact investor and worldwide cooperative with almost five decades of experience in leading positive change through investments in financial inclusion, agriculture and renewable energy. To achieve a greater social impact, Oikocredit’s new strategy has a clear community-focused approach. Whether it’s working with our partners to meet the needs of low-income people or bringing together our members and investors, a community-focused approach will benefit all areas of our work.
Oikocredit is guided by the principle of empowering low-income people to improve their quality of life, Oikocredit supports partner organisations in Africa, Asia and Latin America with loans, equity investments and capacity building.
Oikocredit is financed by individuals and institutions who want to be part of a global movement for social change. Our investments prioritise social impact while safeguarding the environment and generating fair financial returns.
We’re a global organisation with local presence, able to respond to our partners’ needs and strengthen them by offering more than financing. Oikocredit has more than 300 members of staff in around 20 countries with over 30 nationalities.