March , Product Owner

Yuki is one of the leading innovators in the domain of accounting and financial administration. We are rapidly growing and, as a product driven organisation, it makes us proud that our SaaS solution is used by nearly 75,000 entrepreneurs and more than 1,100 accountancy firms across The Netherlands, Belgium and Spain.

At Yuki, 200 employees, of which 65+ in product and development, give their best to allow entrepreneurs and accountants to work smarter. We do so by providing them the most easy to use, self-learning, community-driven, and highly automated accounting software.

We are here to change the world of accounting and we are looking for a talented and passionate Senior Product Owner to join us in our quest. Do you want to be part of it?

What you will be doing:

We are presently seeking a seasoned, passionate Product Owner to spearhead the development of our Application Programming Interface (SOAP) to REST. As API Product Owner at Yuki, you will be instrumental in the ecosystem expansion of Yuki, building a new high-performing team, and delivering developments tailored to the evolving requirements of our clients and software partners.

As an experienced API Product Owner who values team results, you should be a team-oriented individual who enjoys sharing knowledge as much as acquiring it. Your primary role will be to bridge the gap between the technical and business worlds, defining and delivering API modernization. You are expected to be technically proficient, exceptionally organized, and possess excellent communication skills.

Your key tasks:

• Discovery : Conduct comprehensive audits of our present API infrastructure. Collaborate with the team on user and market research to understand customer requirements and software partners, utilizing these insights to develop a strategy and roadmap for the modernization of our API offerings.

• Team Building : Build and lead a cross-functional team consisting of engineers and analysts.

• Product Development : Define product requirements based on the needs and industrial trends. Create user stories and prioritize the API backlog, working hand-in-hand with the development team to deliver high-quality, modernized API infrastructure and offerings. Oversee the entire process - from concept to deployment.

• Stakeholder Management : Act as the primary link between the technical team and stakeholders, including internal departments (sales, marketing, customer support), as well as external partners.

• Metrics and Analysis : Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure product success. Analyze data to identify areas for improvement, track user engagement, and make data-driven decisions to enhance the product.

• Agile Development : Implement Agile methodologies to drive iterative development and facilitate quick responses to changing market demands. Lead sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure efficient and productive team workflows.

What you will bring to the team

• Experience as a product owner, product manager or similar.

• An analytical mind and tech-savvy.

• Knowledge of API integrations

• Understanding of API marketplaces

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute product strategies, roadmaps, and go-to-market plans.

• Experience conducting research, gathering feedback, and utilizing data-driven insights to inform product decisions.

• An entrepreneurial mindset.

• Good communication skills in Dutch and English , building relationships is key.

Bonus points for…

• Experience building connected SaaS platforms

• An education in Accounting, Finance, or similar

• Spanish speaking, for our Spanish colleagues

What we offer:

• A full-time contract, 25+2 paid holidays per year (if you don't get sick), 8% holiday pay, a pension plan

• A training budget that kicks-in after the first year, sooner can be discussed

• Flexibility in remote-working, Hybrid working is supported

• Working in a scale up company that is part the international brand Visma

• Loads of opportunities for personal and professional growth

• Plenty of company events focussed on socialising, gaining knowledge and/or sports

• A diverse, international team based in our offices in Rotterdam, Antwerp and Barcelona - working in an informal, professional and fun work environment.

How the process will look like:

1. Apply to the job.
2. Online videocall from our Talent Acquisition Team.
3. Interview with Product Owner Manager & Technical Product Owner
4. Interview with Engineer Manager & Team Lead
5. Interview with CTO & People & Culture Manager
6. Make you our Job Offer.

Are you ready?