Technical product owner 12 month ftc

Technical Product Owner 12 month Secondment

We are currently recruiting for a Technical Product Owner at nPower Business Solutions on a 12 month secondment basis. In this role you will be responsible for IT products and applications, contributing to the development of a best‑in‑market digital customer and colleague experience. These are hybrid roles based at our Solihull office and are offered as 12‑month secondment opportunities.

We are currently undergoing a transition and actively seeking individuals who can support us during this period. These leadership positions will play a crucial role in shaping our new operating model, which is focused on adopting a product‑oriented approach.

nPower Business Solutions (nBS) is the E.ON Industrial and Commercial (I&C) area of EON and a market leader in the energy retail sector. I&C is a £7 billion revenue business serving around 30,000 customers and approximately 250,000 meter points with a view to becoming the number one B2B energy supplier in the UK.

Here’s what you’ll be doing

• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap in collaboration with business managers.
• Manage the full product lifecycle from idea to implementation ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Ensure incidents, maintenance, technical debt and root cause investigations are prioritised alongside new features.
• Prioritise and refine product backlogs to deliver measurable customer value
• Stay updated on technology trends and emerging technologies.
• Build relationships with business stakeholders and 3rd party vendors to optimise delivery.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams for operational success.

What we need from you

• Experience in Agile and/or waterfall environments delivering customer‑led outcomes.
• Strong understanding of backlog prioritisation and agile software development. Awareness of technology trends and interest in emerging technologies.
• Experience working with third‑party IT suppliers.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.
• Financial and commercial awareness.
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems effectively.
• Experience in requirements analysis, process modelling, and business case production.
• Ability to translate technical details into business language.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Product owner, Agile delivery, or DevOps certifications.
• Experience in Retail, Financial Services, or Energy sectors.
• Knowledge of Junifer (Gentrack Energy Customer Management Platform).
• Experience in DevOps environment with CI/CD approach.
• Experience managing customer facing products e.g. Digital / Customer Contact

Here’s what you need to know

• Award‑Winning Benefits: Our market‑leading benefits package includes 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. Recognised with the Personnel Today Award, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022, our benefits truly stand out.

• Recognised for Family‑Friendly and Hybrid Policies: In 2024, we earned Double Recognition at the Personnel Today Awards for our exceptional family‑friendly and hybrid working initiatives. Let’s discuss how we can work together flexibly.

• Inclusive Employer: As the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (currently ranked 8th), we’re committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and fairness for everyone.

• Support for Disabled Applicants: As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum role criteria.

• Development Opportunities: With inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill‑building programs, your career growth is a priority.

At a Glance

• Reference no.: 244575
• Closing date: 21/06/2026
• Salary: £72,277 - £86,060

Location: Solihull, GB