Product Owner

A job opportunity has arisen for an experienced Product Owner / Data Product Owner to join a highly established and growing organisation during a period of rapid technical and business transformation.

The Product Owner will join a newly formed Data function that has ambitious growth plans, so this role offers excellent scope for career progression.

Reporting to the Product & Governance Lead, the Product Owner is responsible for managing the full data product lifecycle, from defining product vision, prioritising backlog items, through to delivery and continuous improvement. You will ensure business and user needs are met through efficient change delivery, liaising with senior stakeholders to ensure maximum benefit realisation of data products and services.

You will define and communicate the product vision and roadmap, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and that all compliance/governance standards are met. You will identify opportunities for innovation; driving the adoption of data and analytics capabilities/products/services to improve business processes, performance, and customer outcomes, whilst measuring the value and outcomes of these initiatives.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:

A proven track record of having worked as a Product Owner in a Data environment / Data function
Proven experience working as a Product Owner in regulated industries such as Utilities, Waste, Finance, Healthcare, Government, Telecoms etc.
Hold a relevant Product Owner or Agile certification
The ability to translate business requirements into product features, technical requirements and data-driven solutions that support strategic objectives and deliver measurable business value
Knowledge of data governance, data quality, and data management principles
Experience delivering programme level change initiatives, along with experience developing strategic initiatives into Agile change programmes
Experience of measuring product performance, delivering business cases and tracking benefits
Excellent senior stakeholder management, analytical and communication skills This position offers excellent scope for career progression plus a benefits package that includes:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Bonus scheme (up to 15% in first year)
Pension scheme (5% employee contribution, 10% employer contribution)
14 x salary Life Insurance
Flexible benefits scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance and health cash-plans
Access to Financial Wellbeing Programme
Enhanced pay for parental leave
Retail discounts and cashback scheme
Flexible/hybrid working options
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