Senior Product Owner – Enterprise Directory Services (Digital Workplace | Active Directory & Microsoft Entra ID)

Square One Resources is seeking a Senior Product Owner to join the Digital Infrastructure Portfolio within the Digital Workplace domain. The role focuses on Enterprise Directory Services, managing environments such as On-Premises Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID across IT and Operational Technology landscapes in a multinational setting.

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar leadership role within Enterprise Infrastructure or Identity Services.
• Proven leadership experience managing Enterprise Directory Services in a multinational environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading global cross-functional teams, including both internal employees and external service providers.
• Strong track record in evaluating, selecting, and implementing new technologies supported by formal global business cases and financial analysis.
• Hands-on knowledge of:
  • On-Premises Active Directory
  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • Enterprise Identity & Access Management concepts
• Experience working across both IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including interaction with senior executives.
• Experience working in Agile environments and managing Product Backlogs.

Nice to have:

• Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) certification.
• Experience working with global technology vendors and strategic partners.
• Experience defining enterprise architecture standards and technology roadmaps.

• Own the global Enterprise Directory Services product, including On-Premises Active Directory and connected Microsoft Entra ID tenants across IT and OT environments.
• Define and execute the product vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with business and technology objectives.
• Manage and prioritize the Product Backlog to maximize business value and ensure efficient product delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external technology partners to deliver secure, resilient, scalable, and user-friendly identity services.
• Ensure high availability, security, and operational excellence of authentication and directory platforms.
• Lead financial governance for Directory Services, including annual budgeting, CAPEX/OPEX management, cost optimization, service chargeback oversight, and contribution to long-term (5-year) financial planning.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across global business functions, including Commerce, Supply Chain, Finance, Global Information Security, regional Digital & Technology hubs, and business application teams.
• Work closely with Product Architects and Enterprise Architecture teams to define architectural standards, technology roadmaps, and secure operational practices.
• Partner with the Scrum Master to foster a high-performing Agile product team.
• Identify, evaluate, and introduce innovative technologies that enhance the Enterprise Directory Services ecosystem.
• Prepare business cases supporting strategic technology investments and global transformation initiatives.