Product Lead

Who We AreOTIV is a Ghent-based company leading the autonomous revolution in rail. We are on a mission to increase safety and efficiency of railway operations by teaching rail vehicles to drive autonomously. By making trains more efficient and safer, we actively contribute to a modal shift and a greener future. We bring this vision to life by a unique focus on the most challenging environments such as cities, shunting yards and industrial sites. Thanks to high-profile partners and world-leading clients such as Deutsche Bahn, SNCF Group, ArcelorMittal and CAF we deliver the future of railway operations today.

OTIV is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic. OTIV strives to create an environment in which all employees feel confident in their ability to bring their authentic selves to work and secure collaborating with colleagues and customers.

What You Will DoWe're introducing the Product Lead role to take our OTIV. ONE and OTIV. TWO products from strong market fit to category leadership. The Product Lead will bring clarity, structure, and strategic focus to how we build, launch, and grow OTIV's commercial railtech products. You'll thrive at the intersection of Sales, Engineering, and Operations, turning insights into clear roadmaps, making the right trade-offs, and ensuring we deliver products that our customers love and our team is proud of. As the product lead you will report to our CEO.

Tasks And ResponsibilitiesAs the Product Lead at OTIV you will. . Build, scale & lead our Product Management practicesDefine and implement product management best practices foundational for building value with speed and efficiencyUnderstand what our markets and customers need by building structured feedback loops from customers and partnersCoordinate closely with Sales, Engineering, and Operations to drive prioritiesDefine and maintain product & feature roadmaps for OTIV. ONE and OTIV.

TWOTrack progress, resolve blockers, and adjust priorities based on market and operational realitiesEnsure certification requirements are understood and met in product specsWork with Finance on product profitabilityCoach our team of Engineering ManagersAs we scale, build your team of Product ManagersLead our products' go-to-market strategiesBuild evidence and plans on where to focus for maximum market impactShape decisions on direct vs.

indirect go-to-market approachesIdentify and drive partnerships that accelerate our growthDefine and work on the pricing strategy of our commercial productsLead market education efforts for customers, partners, and industry stakeholdersRequirements7+ years in product management, management consulting or leadership roles, preferably in industrial automation, transportation, or deep techYou have a proven track record of building and scaling world-class product management processes that improve speed, efficiency, and qualityYou can shape the long-term product vision while making day-to-day trade-offsYou deeply understand customer needs and can translate them into clear prioritiesYou thrive at the intersection of commercial, technical, and operational teamsYou use evidence and structure to make decisions, and you keep stakeholders aligned and engagedFluent in EnglishNice to haves:

Hybrid tech (hardware & software) product experience, rail expertise and certification background (ISO, EN norms, etc. )Experience of working in a fast-paced scale-up environmentBenefitsWhat we offer Full time offer with competitive salary packageInternational environment in a disruptive scale-up with opportunities to growEarly riser or night owl? Either way, you'll fit right in our flexible working hours systemWorking from our beautiful office in GhentCollaborative, transparent, and fun-loving office cultureTeam events and quarterly offsite32 days of vacation