the client is seeking a Chief Product Officer to orchestrate enterprise product evolution and lead product strategy and transformation in a fast-growing enterprise software environment. The role will guide the shift toward a modular, scalable, next-generation platform, strengthen product governance, and help build a scalable product organization in a complex, stakeholder-rich setting.
Key responsibilities include defining and leading the product operating model, including governance, decision rights, prioritization frameworks, and clear interfaces with engineering, sales, operations, and business development. The role will establish structured intake and prioritization mechanisms to convert uncoordinated demand into a coherent, transparent, and executable product roadmap, with end-to-end ownership of roadmap governance and consistent execution across product engineering and related functions. Success will also depend on maintaining focus by reducing noise, managing competing stakeholder demands, and safeguarding strategic priorities.
The ideal candidate brings proven senior product leadership experience in complex enterprise software environments, with a strong track record in transforming products from legacy platforms toward modular, scalable, API-first architectures. They will typically have experience building, restructuring, or significantly upgrading product management organizations, including responsibility for product operating models and roadmap governance, as well as ensuring product sustainability and long-term product health. Fluent English is required, Dutch is preferred, and additional European language skills are an asset; experience in regulated or mission-critical environments is considered a strong advantage.