Chief Product Owner

Do you want to drive an ambitious plan for digitalisation of terminals and vessel operations? Are you a great people leader and experienced Product Owner with a strong background in developing digital solutions that make a measurable impact? Do you have a solid operational understanding from Logistics or similar industry and are you able to actively engage in strategic discussions on how to improve efficiency across a large network?

If you are seeking a senior role where you can make a big difference and have a lot of influence across an international company, then this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your potential within DFDS A/S.

About the role

Be part of the movement - and play your part.

As a Chief Product owner for Operational Efficiency, you will be responsible for the tech solutions in terminal areas and on our vessels, e.g. gate systems, yard management and vessel loading software. You will have your own agile team as well as 3 other POs as direct reports. Together you will work on improving and automating the way we operate to lower cost and reduce carbon emissions.

In our new 2030 digitalisation strategy, we have identified various areas with a large potential for improvement utilising concepts like digital twinning and machine learning based on the data we collect. This is a new role set up to drive the development and scaling of these concepts and ensure that we create an operational impact. You will be able to influence the responsibility split and capabilities of our operationally focused tech teams across UK, Türkiye and Denmark to support and shape these plans.

As a Chief Product Owner for Operational efficiency, you will join the Ferry & Terminals Tribe with around 70 colleagues. You will report directly to the Tribe Lead.

When you join us, you will:

• Drive the vision for digitalisation of our terminals and vessels
• Manage other POs and ensure alignment on strategy and roadmaps with key stakeholders within the wider Technology & Innovation Division and with colleagues in the Ferry Division
• Ensure the successful launch and rollout of new functionality and track the impact we are making
• Be a part of the leadership in the Ferry & Terminals Tribe working closely with Ferry Divisional leadership
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Ferry Division to standardize processes and ease the scaling of digital solutions
• Manage and prioritize your own team’s backlog
• Set ambitious yet achievable objectives and KPIs for your team, ensuring their successful delivery
• Monitor data to understand operational realities and gather user insights to ensure data-driven decision-making
• Empower your team and direct reports to be self-driven, efficient, and collaborative.

About you

We believe the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in all of us.

As a Chief Product Owner, you will be a key part of the ambitious digitalisation plans in DFDS’s new 2030 strategy.

To help us achieve this we are looking for someone who has the following qualifications:

• Previous experience as a digital Product Owner, with a proven track record of successful delivery of digital solutions, driving operational efficiency
• Good people management skills and a servant leadership style empowering your employees to deliver their best
• Strong operational and strategic mindset
• Strong passion for data and for measuring the impact of the solutions we implement
• Proven ability to navigate complex settings with multiple stakeholders and parallel agendas across different countries
• Excellent communication skills to bridge the gap between stakeholders and colleagues from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds
• Proactive approach with the ability to challenge existing practices and bring innovative ideas to the table
• Collaborative, open-minded and receptive to input from others

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.

DFDS A/S is a leading shipping and logistics company operating in multiple European countries. You will be part of Technology & Innovation, one of DFDS’ five divisions.

We enjoy a great and social workplace with a healthy work/life balance, where individuals are afforded a great deal of flexibility and freedom, because we believe in people. Here you will have access to both a lovely cantina, café, game room, fitness facility and an ocean view you just can’t beat.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop and move yourself on. We’ll encourage you to challenge yourself to acquire new skills and perspectives.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and ambition match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and embark on an exciting journey with DFDS A/S.

Send us your resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications and we will reach out as soon as possible.

Please note that due to the summer holiday soon approaching, the process can take longer than usual, but rest assured that we will reach out to you as soon as possible.

We look forward to hearing from you.