Exciting Contract Opportunity for a Product Owner – Automotive OEM (Gaydon)
Are you seeking your next career move within the automotive industry? Do you have a passion for innovation and a desire to work with a leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)? If so, Expleo has an exceptional opportunity for you.
We are proud to be a preferred supplier to a prestigious UK-based automotive OEM. Our client is currently expanding their team and is looking for a Product Owner to join them on a contract basis, based at their state-of-the-art facility in Gaydon.
Expleo is a global engineering, technology, and consulting service provider, delivering end-to-end solutions that drive digital transformation and innovation. As a trusted partner to some of the world’s most respected brands, we help businesses navigate technological change and deliver cutting-edge solutions that enhance competitiveness and improve everyday life.
Key Responsibilities:
• Own and manage the product backlog and vision for the squad.
• Act as the main point of contact for feature delivery status.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Drive Agile ceremonies and support iterative delivery.
• Ensure alignment with systems engineering and software development processes.
• Support issue resolution and provide regular status updates.
Required Skills & Experience:
• Proven experience as a Product Owner in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong background in systems engineering and technical project delivery.
• Ability to solve complex problems and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Degree in engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
Desirable:
• Automotive industry experience.
• Familiarity with tools like JIRA, Confluence, DOORS, CATIA Magic, or MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with distributed control systems and MBSE tools.
Personal Attributes:
• Self-driven, adaptable, and resilient.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.