Working in tech with VML:

At VML Netherlands, we inspire growth for ambitious brands. We are a full-service digital agency that enables organizations to deliver connected and personalized experiences across all digital channels. With our expertise in Marketing, Commerce, CRM, PXM and CX, we provide end-to-end solutions to our clients and create digital capabilities with impact.

Our clients include Accell, Bayer, Dyson, Johnson & Johnson, Jumbo Supermarkten, Nestlé, Plus Retail, RTL, SharkNinja, Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, Xerox and many more global brands. Our offices are based in Amsterdam, Haarlem, London, Barcelona, India and Poland. Being part of the wider Wunderman Thompson Network, we have access to 180 offices around the globe.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Digital Product Consultant, you’ll have the opportunity to drive digital transformation by identifying growth opportunities across Commerce, Marketing, and Service technologies. You’ll collaborate closely with business and IT teams with value at the core of everything we do. Day-to-day you are translating strategy into process and technology, understand end user behavior, guide technology selection and result driven implementation, and engage in C-level stakeholder management to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes. 

 

What you will do: 

• Analytical Vision: Identify and capitalize on opportunities in Commerce, Marketing, and Service technologies, using strong analytical and communication skills to convince clients to take action. 
• Business-IT Collaboration: Improve collaboration between business and IT teams by leveraging your project management and stakeholder coordination abilities to drive customer value and enhance development velocity. 
• Stakeholder Management: Engage in high-level stakeholder management, using your leadership and negotiation skills to align C-level executives and ensure successful project outcomes. 
• Technology Strategy & Selection: Define and guide clients through the selection of Commerce, Marketing, or Service technologies, requiring a deep understanding of digital platforms and strategic thinking. 

 

Who you are: 

• Business and Tech-Savvy: You balance business acumen with technical knowledge, easily navigating both worlds. 
• Developer Communication: You speak the language of developers and bridge the gap between business and tech teams. 
• Decision-Maker: You set clear priorities and make decisive, informed choices. 
• Data-Driven and Customer-Focused: You rely on data and maintain a strong focus on delivering customer value. 

 

What you’ll need: 

• At least 5 years of experience in e-commerce, with at least 2 years in a Product Manager or Product Owner role. 
• Consistently demonstrate proficiency in the above mentioned competencies throughout the interview process.  
• Proven experience in Digital Product Strategy, Discovery, and Delivery. 
• Experience in integrating Commerce, Marketing, and/or Service technology to enhance the Customer Journey. 
• Proven experience in digital transformation to increase team efficiency and value delivery. 
• Familiarity with release cycles and agile methodologies. 
• Flexibility to work in our office and our client’s offices when needed. 
• Display excellent communications skills (in English), and ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. 
• Currently living in The Netherlands with a valid work permit. 

  

In return, this is what we offer:

You will get in touch with an unlimited world of international connections and resources, since we operate globally. Therefore we have a listening ear for your wildest ideas and together we keep stretching our boundaries. We like you to follow the path you’ve created and we invest in your personal development. We support a dynamic and a feel-at-home kind of workplace.

Our compensation:

• A monthly salary from 5,000€ and up to 6,635€, based on experience.
• A gross annual 8% holiday allowance pay.
• Access to our commuting package to suit your individual needs.
• Competitive pension benefits.
• A choice of a work phone and SIM, or portability of your own number.
• A choice of a Mac or Windows laptop.

Our culture:

• You will be able to work on a flexible hybrid schedule.
• A culture of trust, with a feel-at-home vibe and an international environment.
• End of the week drinks, team events and parties.
• Mental health: Complimentary membership to Headspace and EAP counseling services.
• Education budget for your own development; e.g. soft-skills workshops, language courses & leadership training.
• Wellness pack: Yoga classes, our own in-house masseuse, gym membership discounts, etc.
• Working with a renowned international customer base, B2B and B2C customers.