{"id":2102,"date":"2026-10-20T17:00:17","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T15:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optiflux.world\/?post_type=vacature&#038;p=2102"},"modified":"2026-10-20T17:34:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T15:34:47","slug":"product-development-manager","status":"publish","type":"vacature","link":"https:\/\/www.optiflux.world\/en\/vacatures\/product-development-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"Product &amp; Development Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Optiflux | AI-driven quality management for the global fresh produce industry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About Optiflux<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We make the quality of fresh fruit and vegetables measurable, from harvest to retail, with AI, computer vision, sensors and hardware, helping customers worldwide build a smarter, more sustainable fresh supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Product &amp; Development Manager, you define our product roadmap and lead its delivery. You head our AI and software team, own hardware development and turn customer needs into reliable, scalable products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Your role<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From product vision to reliable products in the field<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strategy &amp; roadmap:<\/strong>\u00a0Own the product vision and roadmap with management, and turn customer and market insights into clear priorities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Team leadership:<\/strong>\u00a0Lead, coach and grow the AI and software team, and drive hardware projects with internal and external partners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Development &amp; delivery:<\/strong>\u00a0Steer planning, resources and quality from concept to launch, so AI, software and hardware work reliably in the field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Customers &amp; market:<\/strong>\u00a0Visit customers and partners, support demos and pilots, and track developments in AI and AgTech.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Your profile<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are looking for someone with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A master&#8217;s in engineering, computer science, AI or a related field, or equivalent experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proven experience in product development and leading technical teams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A track record of bringing technology products from roadmap to market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Solid knowledge of AI and computer vision; hands-on with Python, PyTorch and TensorFlow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Familiarity with modern software practices: DevOps, MLOps and CI\/CD.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A structured, decisive communication style that bridges tech and business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fluent English and openness to around 25% international travel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nice to have<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Experience in one or more of these areas would be a strong advantage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hardware:<\/strong>\u00a0Sensors, cameras, embedded or industrial hardware.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Industry:<\/strong>\u00a0AgTech, food tech or fresh produce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Languages:<\/strong>\u00a0Spanish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What we offer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A key role with direct impact on product strategy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Products that unite AI, software and hardware.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An international setting, close to customers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flexible hours and hybrid working.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Room to grow, personally and professionally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The role at a glance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You lead:<\/strong>\u00a0AI &amp; software team and hardware development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You work with:<\/strong>\u00a0Sales, CEO, Commercial &amp; Operations Directors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Travel:<\/strong>\u00a0Approximately 25%, international.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Way of working:<\/strong>\u00a0Hybrid, flexible hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Interested?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Help shape what we build next. Send your CV and a short motivation to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Niels Bessemans, CEO<\/strong><br><a href=\"mailto:niels.bessemans@optiflux.world\">niels.bessemans@optiflux.world<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About Optiflux:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.optiflux.world\/\">www.optiflux.world<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-2102","vacature","type-vacature","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Product &amp; Development Manager - Optiflux<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.optiflux.world\/en\/vacatures\/product-development-manager\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Product &amp; Development Manager - Optiflux\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Optiflux | AI-driven quality management for the global fresh produce industry About Optiflux We make the quality of fresh fruit and vegetables measurable, from harvest to retail, with AI, computer vision, sensors and hardware, helping customers worldwide build a smarter, more sustainable fresh supply chain. 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