Product Owner (Associate Manager)
Location: Newcastle
Hybrid Working: Minimum 3 days per week in-office requirement
Please note: due to the nature of client work you will need to be willing to go through a Security Clearance process as part of this role, requiring 5+ years UK address history at the point of application.
Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled Product Owner to join our dynamic team. As a Product Owner at Accenture, you will work closely with stakeholders, development teams, and business leaders to define product vision, prioritize features, and ensure successful delivery. You will play a key role in driving agile product development, aligning business objectives with technology solutions, and delivering value to our clients.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and communicate the product vision, roadmap, and goals to development teams and stakeholders.
* Partner with stakeholders to co-create product strategy; serve as proxy Product Owner when required to ensure client priorities are reflected in the backlog.
* Maintain and refine the product backlog, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and business requirements.
* Collaborate with Business Analysts and User-Centered Design (UCD) teams to gather, analyse, and document requirements, integrating UX research insights into product decisions.
* Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders and development teams, ensuring transparency, alignment, and effective communication.
* Facilitate agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews, to drive successful sprint execution.
* Oversee sprint planning and execution, proactively identifying risks and dependencies that may impact delivery.
* Develop and execute product rollout and scaling strategies in collaboration with stakeholders and operations.
* Monitor product performance, gather user feedback, and drive continuous improvement and innovation.
* Ensure compliance with industry standards, security best practices, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications and Required Experience
* 5+ years of experience in product management or a related role, preferably within a consulting environment.
* Demonstrated leadership in mentoring Product Owners or Business Analysts, championing best practices and driving a culture of continuous improvement and growth.
* Proven expertise managing the full product lifecycle — from ideation and discovery through launch, enhancements, and ongoing maintenance.
* Hands‑on experience in Agile, Scrum, Kanban or Scaled Agile (SAFe) environments, utilising Agile project management tools such as Jira & Confluence.
* Strong grasp of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and digital transformation.
* Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
* Advanced analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, with a track record of successful delivery.
* Experience leading cross‑functional teams and shaping product strategy.
* Ability to establish and implement mechanisms for measuring and delivering business benefits.
* Demonstrated innovation in solution design and delivery.
Desired Certifications & Additional Experience
* Professional Certifications — Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM), IIBA Product Ownership Analysis Certification (IIBA‑CPOA).
* Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
* Demonstrated ability to apply Government Digital Service (GDS) principles in product development and delivery.
* Proven experience leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to drive product innovation, enhance user experiences, and deliver measurable business benefits.
* Strong knowledge of UX/UI best practices.
* Industry experience in public sector, finance, healthcare or telecommunications.
Benefits
At Accenture, in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice. Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners.
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