Jorn Van Manen
Product Owner (SAFe)
Veenendaal, Utrecht, Netherlands
Professional Overview
Jorn Van Manen is a seasoned Product Owner (SAFe) with extensive experience in the medical technology industry. He leverages his strong background in product development, system engineering, and agile methodologies to drive innovative solutions and optimize product delivery processes.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As a Product Owner (SAFe) at Elekta, Jorn is responsible for defining the product vision, prioritizing the product backlog, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful development and release of medical software and hardware solutions. In his additional role as a Senior Product Development Engineer, he applies his technical expertise to design and improve product features, enhance user experiences, and enhance the overall quality and reliability of Elekta's offerings.
Career Progression
Jorn's career journey began with a Graduate Intern position at Elekta, where he gained valuable exposure to the medical technology industry. He then transitioned to roles at Hyster-Yale Group and Het Foodatelier, honing his system engineering and industrial design skills, before returning to Elekta as a Scrum Master (SAFe). In this role, Jorn successfully led agile teams, facilitated continuous improvement, and fostered a collaborative work environment. His exceptional performance and deep understanding of product development processes led to his current dual role as a Product Owner (SAFe) and Senior Product Development Engineer.
Academic Background
Jorn holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design from a reputable university, where he demonstrated academic excellence and developed his passion for innovative product design.
Areas of Expertise
- Agile product management and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
- Medical device and software development
- System engineering and product design
- Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
- Continuous improvement and process optimization
Professional Impact
As a Product Owner (SAFe), Jorn has played a pivotal role in the successful delivery of several key medical software and hardware products at Elekta. He has consistently delivered on ambitious roadmaps, maintained strong stakeholder alignment, and fostered a culture of continuous improvement within his teams. Jorn's technical expertise and strategic vision have contributed to the enhanced user experiences and increased reliability of Elekta's offerings, positively impacting patient outcomes and healthcare professionals worldwide.
Conclusion
Jorn Van Manen is a highly skilled and versatile Product Owner (SAFe) with a proven track record of driving innovation and excellence in the medical technology industry. His diverse background, deep technical knowledge, and strong leadership skills make him a valuable asset to Elekta as the company continues to develop and deliver cutting-edge solutions that improve patient care and clinical outcomes.
