DevEx Product Owner

Are you passionate about software development, especially when it comes to enhancing the developer experience? We share that passion and are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in software development.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Product Owner to lead Developer Experience initiatives in collaboration with stakeholders across the organization. You will join our Software Engineering Platforms team, where we create cutting-edge developer platforms. If you are driven by a desire to empower developers and improve their experience, we want to hear from you.

Behind the title

The ideal candidate is a Product Owner with a background in software development and experience in UX. As the DevEx Product Owner you will play a crucial role in advocating for our developers' needs and enhancing their productivity, satisfaction, and effectiveness. You will spearhead initiatives to optimize tools, streamline processes, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement in our software development practices. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and departments to ensure that the developer experience remains a priority in our technical initiatives.

Additionally, your responsibilities include:

• Gather feedback and insights from developers to identify pain points and opportunities for improvement in the developer experience.
• Establish and track metrics related to developer productivity, satisfaction, and the impact of developer experience improvements.
• Collaborate with product management, design, and infrastructure teams to align technical initiatives with a developer-centric approach.
• Managing a well-structured backlog that tracks and reports on DevEx initiatives.
• Manage and moderate content on Developer Portal
• Collaborating with stakeholders to understand key drivers for deliveries to enable ongoing prioritization and content elaboration
• Clarifying and coordinating dependencies with other Product Owners, Product Management, external stakeholders, and development teams
• Facilitating an involving and constructive dialogue with senior stakeholders to ensure needed resources are available.

Which competencies to bring?

To succeed in this role, we expect you tick most of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, with proficiency in multiple programming languages and development frameworks.
• Strong understanding of user experience (UX) principles and their application to developer tools and processes.
• Experience with DevOps practices, agile methodologies, and continuous delivery.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive change.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• OKR definition, tracking and reporting and experience with backlog management in Azure DevOps

Personally, we expect you to be proactive, highly collaborative, and capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization. We are looking for an open, transparent, and honest team player, ready to act as role model and empower others to act.

The team waiting for you
Software Engineering Platforms (SEP) is part of the Digital, Data & IT (DD&IT) department - where we partner with the business to support digital transformation and innovation in all parts of the Novo Nordisk value chain. Our vision is to accelerate software development by taking ownership in developing and delivering software development platforms, tools, processes, and advisory services. 

We strive to make software development teams more effective and efficient, by focusing three areas:
•    Scaling software development capability
•    Increasing focus on building valuable code
•    Enabling faster releases & time to market

Our current team consists of a very diverse pool of talent, with colleagues from various backgrounds and 11 different nationalities – something we in SEP are very proud of.

Joining Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company headquartered in Denmark. For 100 years, we have been driving change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases. As a result, our treatments today benefit millions of people living with diabetes, obesity, and rare blood and endocrine diseases. We are proud of that. 

We are proud of our people too, and we employ more than 70,000 bright and diverse minds in 80 offices worldwide. With us, your bright mind and commitment help us change lives for people worldwide. In exchange, we offer you a seat in a rewarding and purpose-driven culture where your professional and personal development is highly valued. That said, opportunities are many in Novo Nordisk.

Not the right job for you? Explore other digital areas within Novo Nordisk.
Even if this job is not the right match for you, Novo Nordisk might still have something to offer. Our many digital teams work in various areas of technology every day – from front-end to back-end, from artificial intelligence to machine learning, and from cloud systems to quantum computing. Our digital expert makes a tangible impact on lives worldwide. Want to learn more about how we do this? Go explore on TechLife at Novo Nordisk

Who to contact
If you have any questions about the job, please do not hesitate to contact our Director of Product Management, Mesim Bajrami, at [email protected]

Deadline
19 January 2025

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV.
 

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.