Then this role in a data-driven and rapidly changing environment is precisely what you are looking for!Within the DPG IT Data Area, the Platform Team aims to empower users to securely, cost-effectively, and easily build their common use cases, thereby creating value for DPG Media. In the transition to the DPG Data Mesh, where data products are built and run in data domains, the Platform Team maintains a technical platform that ensures the security, ownership, discoverability, and standardisation of data within the organisation.Standardisation and application of best practicesCreating a secure data environmentYou organize and structure the work of the Platform Team and engage with various stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements for the Data Platform. You will maintain and update the existing long-term vision for the platform, ensuring it effectively supports the Data Mesh and data use cases within the organisation. This vision is translated into clear requirements that enable the team to work efficiently. In consultation with stakeholders, the team, and the Data Area Manager, you determine priorities and seek appropriate tools and technologies. You facilitate team discussions regarding the content of the work and help the engineers maintain their focus by acting as a filter for incoming requests. In this way, you manage not only the Product Backlog but also the roadmap, proactively communicating with stakeholders about both.You work in an Agile team of driven and enthusiastic engineers, in close collaboration with a dedicated Architect and Scrum Master.You demonstrate leadership and influence others without formal authority, motivating the team to work together towards common goals.You demonstrate the analytical and learning capabilities typically associated with a bachelor's degree education.You work well in a team and are a strong, assertive communicator.With your open mindset and approachable attitude, you maintain positive and effective relationships with stakeholders and team members.You act as a bridge between the team and stakeholders, effectively managing their expectations.You communicate realistic objectives to both stakeholders and team members.You understand the needs of both engineers and stakeholders, which helps you in communication and negotiation.Being fluent in both Dutch and English.Holding at least an HBO/Bachelor’s degree.Having experience in a data-driven organisation.You've worked closely with Data Engineers in a previous role.Flexibility: With options for home working days, choose what works best for you. From spontaneous parties to team outings, you'll feel right at home. This vacancy is for a full-time position on a payroll basis.The Data Area Platform Team consists of both Dutch and Belgian employees. We have offices in Flanders and the Netherlands. At DPG Media, we work for more than 90 strong news brands, magazines, television shows, radio stations, and online services such as Qmusic, NU.nl, Tweakers, Libelle, and VTM. Feel free to be an entrepreneur, an apprentice, a team player, and, of course, to be you. A great bunch of smart colleagues awaits you and are eager for you to join the team, whether that be a project team, a pub quiz team, or a sports team.We prefer to do our recruitment ourselves and do not need any help from external parties.