Hackajob Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Senior Product Owner
hackajob Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Role Introduction
The Principal Product Owner is a portfolio and product feature/function expert who works closely with customers (and the market) to ensure needs are understood and prioritised. With a strong focus on maximising the value delivered, the Principal Product Owner applies their extensive Portfolio understanding of market and customer needs, to prioritise requirements and ensure the Portfolio Product Backlog aligns. This role suits someone who enjoys collaborating with customers, staying abreast of market changes, and has experience working with Engineering squads at a Portfolio level.
What You Will Do
Key Responsibilities
* Represent the voice of the customer at Executive MetaScrum meetings
* Lead customer problem definition workshops and gather customer feedback continuously
* Lead collaboration to identify the impact of requirements against the Product Portfolio
* Visit customers & market representatives/events to review & challenge solution requirements
* Lead collaboration using PENDO analytics to recommend enhancements to the Product Portfolio
* Prioritise the Product Backlog focusing on customer/market needs and stakeholder feedback
* Lead Quarterly Delivery Planning and Release Planning in line with business, customer, and market needs
* Provide regular Roadmap updates to key stakeholders, internally and externally, for a single product and a Product Portfolio
* Monitor key metrics providing insights into the Product Portfolio and sector
* Act as the product evangelist for the Portfolio, liaising between customers, engineering, UI, and UX teams
* Understand the full capabilities and limitations of the Product Portfolio
* Discuss functionality with engineering and possess a high technical understanding of the products
What You Will Have
Key Competencies Required
* Customer Centric Product Development
* Translate Product Strategy
* Product Expertise
* Product Planning
* Product Design & Development
* Product Delivery
Specific Skills Required
* Advanced understanding and experience in Cloud / SaaS software development
* Advanced understanding and experience of Agile methodologies and continuous deployment practices
* Advanced experience in Product Owner roles
* Excellent domain/industry knowledge
* Strong customer-facing skills, confident and professional representation
* Analytical problem-solving approach
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal teams, external customers, and others
* Excellent collaboration skills
What We Do For You
Wellbeing Focused
* Annual Leave: 25 days plus public holidays, with options to buy additional days
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support through Care First
* Endometriosis Friendly Employer: committed to supporting employees with endometriosis
Personal Growth
* Development Programmes: including Future Managers and Leadership Training
* Performance Bonus: group-wide scheme rewarding success
Financial Wellbeing
* Pension Scheme: 5% matched contribution with Scottish Widows
* Income protection insurance
* Discounted Parking: exclusive rates with QPark
Recognition
* Performance & Talent: real-time feedback, goals, and development tools
Making a Difference
* MatchIt!: fundraising matched by Advanced
* Volunteering Time: leave scheme for volunteering
* Pennies from Heaven: donate pennies from your paycheck
Who We Are
OneAdvanced is one of the UK's largest providers of business software and services, supporting over 20,000 global customers with an annual turnover of £330M+. We manage critical sectors including over 1.5 million calls per month, support over 2 million learners, and handle over 10 million wills. Our mission is to power the world of work.
We invest in our people, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and engaging environment that empowers growth and talent.
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