Product Owner

Our clientNACOS Marine is a globally integrated group of companies at the forefront of maritime automation, navigation, and control systems. Building on decades of expertise and a heritage of trusted solutions, NACOS Marine continues to pioneer technologies that set the standard for safer, smarter, and more efficient ship operations worldwide. With over 500 employees worldwide and a strong presence in Denmark through NACOS Lyngsø Marine A/S, the company combines decades of experience with renewed investment and strategic focus.

Based in Hørsholm and employing approximately 80 specialists, NACOS Lyngsø Marine plays a central role in developing future-ready solutions for safer and smarter ship operations. To support us on our R&D journey, we are introducing a new position: Product Owner. This role comes at a time when Lyngsø’s strong heritage in ship automation is being combined with NACOS Marine’s focus on delivering modern, integrated solutions for the maritime industry.

The roleAs our new Product Owner, you will be responsible for overseeing the inflow, execution, and delivery of development requests for the NACOS Automation portfolio, with a clear understanding of both the commercial and technical aspects. You will help establish structured R&D processes that make our solutions easier to maintain and further develop over time. You will be part of our Automation R&D team in Hørsholm and work closely with colleagues across NACOS Marine’s international setup.

Your expertise will guide teams working on hardware, embedded software, PC-based software, and cloud solutions, ensuring our products meet high standards of quality, reliability, and innovation. You will collaborate with stakeholders from Product Management, Navigation R&D, Service, and (Field) Engineering. Please note that this role does not include responsibility for planning, budgeting, resourcing, or competence development. The vision is to ensure the NACOS Automation product portfolio is:

Most attractive automation solution amongst competitors, concerning features and costThat the portfolio has the best-in-class product offering, usability, and reliabilityThat the portfolio is maintainable and expandable concerning technologies and architectureThat the development organization has a clear understanding of deliverables and prioritiesThe Product Owner will report to Thomas Junker, Senior Manager, Hørsholm, Automation R&D. Responsibilities: Actively contribute to NACOS Marine’s overall R&D strategy. Develop and maintain a clear and effective PO process with strong user involvement. Ensure alignment between scoping and test activities in close collaboration with the test manager.

Keep a solid overview of both implemented and upcoming requirements. Run the PO process with structure and care across all key stakeholders. Integrate the PO process as a working part of NACOS Marine’s CDI setup. Contribute actively to a strong and future-ready product roadmap. Ensure the technical and quality integrity of the portfolio from an R&D perspective. Collaborate with the test manager to define clear, testable requirements. Support long-term product scalability and maintainability. Provide input to internal roadmaps for technology and competence development. Soft skills: Act as a trustworthy, pragmatic, and quality-minded team member – friendly, yet firm.

Support a culture of change toward more process-oriented development. Support collaboration and openness when navigating differences or resistance. Negotiation skillsGood interpersonal skillsProcess-orientedMentally robust and patient. Hard skills: PO competenceRobust and proven process development competence and methodsProven collaboration and governance/reporting tools Preferably OT environment experienceAt least 5 years of project leadership experience or similarWhy joinAt NACOS Marine, we believe in empowerment, ownership, and taking responsibility for our work. We support one another’s growth, and co-creation is the foundation of our innovation. We dare to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest and strongly believe you can accomplish much more by being your true self. We do not always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. We have a fantastic team, and we are excited about our work and its impact on building sustainable societies.

How to come into considerationFor more information, please contact Partner Anne Borgen at anne@peoplement. dk or by phone at +45 6169 01 01 or Partner Christian Rolin by mail at rolin@peoplement. dk or by phone at +45 2216 2715.