Are you driven to keep vessels on the cutting edge of technology and ensure seamless operations at sea? DFDS is seeking a proactive Product Owner to lead the support and development of our vessel technology infrastructure.

This role is critical in ensuring that our fleet remains connected, technologically up-to-date, and optimized for performance, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and operational efficiency.

Be part of the movement - and play your part.  

About the role 

This is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the evolution of our fleet's technology infrastructure and play a pivotal role in DFDS's journey toward greener, smarter, and more connected operations. In this role, you’ll help us stay at the forefront of maritime innovation, delivering exceptional support to our vessels and promoting sustainable operational practices.

As our new Product Owner, your responsibility will be to oversee the deployment, maintenance, and support of technology solutions across our fleet, ensuring our vessels are equipped with reliable, up-to-date systems. Your leadership will be crucial in maintaining robust connectivity between vessels and terminals, ensuring uninterrupted communication and real-time data sharing to enhance operational control. Besides this you will also:

• Operational Efficiency & Sustainability: Collaborate with operations and technical teams to implement technologies that reduce fuel consumption and emissions, aligning with DFDS’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact between vessel teams, terminals, and other T&I teams, driving a collaborative approach to improve technology solutions and solve operational challenges.

Your role In DFDS will also involve working with business stakeholders and end users to develop key performance metrics and feedback loops, tracking the effectiveness of technological implementations with a focus on optimizing uptime, safety, and sustainability.

About you

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

However, to be considered for the position, we expect that you have professional experience with the following:

• Product Ownership Experience: Expertise in technology infrastructure, IoT, or connectivity solutions, ideally with exposure to maritime or fleet-based environments.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of vessel technology, connectivity solutions, and operational support to ensure high service quality and real-time data and communications access.
• Sustainability Focus: Proven experience in implementing sustainable technologies or processes to optimize resource efficiency and minimize emissions.
• Project Management Skills: Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement abilities, with effective communication across technical and operational teams.
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to develop and track metrics that demonstrate value and impact.

If you’re passionate about using technology to transform fleet operations and are committed to delivering top-notch service to our vessels, we’d love to hear from you!

Working at DFDS 

Join the movement and grow with us.

Our newly built headquarters in Copenhagen is a unique, modern workplace which received the award "Office building of the year 2023". Here, we enjoy our own game room, fitness facilities, cantina and café and a rooftop terrace with a beautiful ocean view, all just 5 minutes from the nearest train & metro station.

When you join us, you will become a part of Technology & Innovation (T&I), one of DFDS’ five divisions. Here you will get the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and a cloud-based setup with event streaming and serverless.

Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS and help drive change together. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.  

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.  

If you are left with any questions about the position, please send a mail to Gary Downes, Chief Product Owner, at garydow@dfds.com.

We look forward to hearing from you.