Product Owner, Workforce Management

Job Description

Do you want to shape digital solutions that support colleagues across an international retail business? Are you structured, focused and motivated by turning strategy into practical results? Would you like to influence the tools used every day by more than 30,000 colleagues across stores, distribution centres and customer service centres in more than 30 countries?

Then this could be your next step at JYSK Head Office in Aarhus.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
You will join an ambitious, value-driven international company that strives to be the first choice for employees. At JYSK, your ideas are heard, your contribution makes a difference, and your personal and professional development is a priority.

You will experience a workplace built on Strong Teams. Great Engagement, where collaboration, trust and shared success are part of everyday life. You will have the opportunity to Bring Dedication. Meet Possibilities through real responsibility and room to grow.

Furthermore, we offer you:

• To become part of a dedicated and motivated agile team, where your results and initiatives are valued
• To work closely with stakeholders across our countries, Head Office, our supplier and your Scrum Master to deliver best-in-class Workforce Management solutions
• A healthy work-life-balance supported by a flexible work-from-home policy
• A role in an expanding international organisation where results, development and growth are key priorities
• A culture defined by strong values, where trust, responsibility and teamwork guide the way we work
• A down-to-earth and inclusive work atmosphere with access to colleagues across all levels and department.
• Employee discounts within Lars Larsen Group, social events, and team activities
   

WHAT YOUR NEXT JOB WILL BE ABOUT
As Product Owner, you translate business strategies into clear goals and priorities, creating direction and momentum for the team. You ensure strong stakeholder involvement and alignment across countries and functions.

Your tasks and responsibilities in the job include:

• Owning and prioritising the product backlog to ensure a stable, high-performing and continuously evolving Workforce Management solution
• Collaborating closely with stakeholders to understand, clarify and translate business needs from Retail, Logistics and Salary departments
• Ensuring that IT solutions effectively support core business processes across the organisation
• Acting as a servant leader for the team by setting direction, making decisions and continuously prioritising work
• Participating in Feature Discovery Sync and preparing features for PI Planning
• Independent management of Workforce Management initiatives from idea to implementation, including stakeholder management, meeting facilitation and follow-up on deliverables
• Responsibility for the implementation and business rollout of new functionalities, including approval of acceptance criteria
   

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING
We are looking for a new colleague who:

• Has a relevant educational background and ideally 2-3 years of experience as a Product Owner
• Has hands-on experience with Workforce Management tools, preferably Timegrip/Timeplan
• Collaborates naturally with others and builds strong relationships across Retail, Salary, Logistics, IT and service functions
• Is focused on driving progress, while remaining flexible when needed and firm when setting direction and deadlines
• Works in a structured and detailed way, while maintaining a strong overview and team-oriented mindset
• Can describe, prioritise and maintain backlogs in a transparent and visible way
• Ensures that the team and suppliers understand backlog items to the right level of detail
• Has a strong interest in IT and emerging technologies, including the opportunities of AI
• Is fluent in English, both written and spoken

The position is based physically at JYSK Head Office in Aarhus, Denmark.
 

Additional Information

IS THIS YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY? Apply today!
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Retail Operational Director, Michael Olesen at +45 3018 5204.

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ABOUT US
We believe our employees are key to our success. That is why we strive to offer development and possibilities of growing and finding new challenges within JYSK. Since our founder, Lars Larsen, opened his first store in Denmark in 1979, JYSK has expanded our global presence with stores and web shops in countries around the world.

Our three fundamental JYSK Values – Tradesman, Colleague and Corporate Spirit – express the behaviour and attitude that we can expect from each other. We trust each other, and we believe in Empowerment and freedom with responsibility. We also take pride in rewarding engagement and a great effort among our employees. With the right attitude, opportunities abound in JYSK.

JYSK wants to include everyone, no matter the age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and experience. Together, we secure our inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Because a great mix of minds, talents and unique personalities makes us a stronger team.

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