Software Product Owner - BRIGHT

Drive the development of software solutions supporting research and innovation.

We are looking for an experienced Software Product Owner to shape and drive the development of innovative software solutions that meet user needs and business goals.

The job

You will bridge users, stakeholders, and developers to ensure we build the right solutions.

Your main responsibilities include

• Define and communicate the product vision and roadmap.
• Gather requirements and translate user needs into actionable tasks.
• Own and prioritize the product backlog.
• Collaborate closely with developers and stakeholders.
• Ensure continuous improvement and delivery of value.

Our expectations of you

• Experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of agile software development.
• Ability to translate complex needs into clear requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Structured, proactive, and comfortable making decisions.

What we offer in return

• An opportunity to shape software supporting cutting-edge research.
• A collaborative, international, and innovative environment.
• Close cooperation with researchers and software engineers.
• Flexibility, professional development, and meaningful work.

Salary and appointment terms

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). You are employed as an Academic Officer . In addition, supplements can be negotiated in accordance with DTU’s salary structure for academic staff employed in technical-administrative positions at DTU (AC TAP): https://www.inside.dtu.dk/en/human-resources/during-employment/salary/salary-structures

Application and contact

Please submit your online application no later than 18 November 2026. Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates.

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Head of Research Software Engineering, Pasquale D. Colaianni at [email protected].

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

About BRIGHT – The Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition (BRIGHT) is a major initiative based at DTU that aims to accelerate the development of biosolutions and strengthen the bio-based economy. BRIGHT serves as a hub for academic and industrial partners working together to unlock the potential of bioproduction.

BRIGHT focuses on three main areas: Sustainable materials (Developing bio-based alternatives to fossil-derived materials), Microbial foods (Innovating food production through microbial technologies), and Microorganisms for net-zero agriculture (Creating solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture).

The goal is to develop and scale innovative biosolutions within these areas, ultimately creating sustainable and competitive alternatives to fossil-based products and processes that can make significant contributions to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions.

DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829

DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society.

DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.