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Data Recruitment Consultant | Connecting Top Talent with Data-Driven Companies | North of the UK
Data Product Owner
Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: York
Flexibility: Hybrid (2 days per week in office)
This role sits within a change and transformation team that bridges business and technology, ensuring that data and tech-enabled change is well-prioritised, well-defined, and effectively delivered. The team works across business functions to connect strategic goals with scalable technology solutions, always focusing on value delivery and stakeholder alignment.
With data becoming a critical enabler across the organisation’s transformation efforts, the Data Product Owner will collaborate closely with data engineering, analytics, governance, and business stakeholders to ensure strategic data goals are delivered through practical, measurable initiatives.
The Role
The Data Product Owner plays a key role in shaping and delivering data products, platforms, and solutions that unlock value and insight across the organisation. Acting as the link between business, technology, and data teams, the role is responsible for translating strategic objectives into actionable work. This includes managing the product backlog, facilitating delivery, and ensuring solutions meet both business requirements and technical feasibility, all while upholding governance and data quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Define and evolve the data product vision and roadmap in alignment with the UK data strategy and business goals.
* Translate stakeholder needs into clear data initiatives and measurable outcomes.
* Own and prioritise the product backlog based on strategic OKRs.
* Define clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria for development teams.
* Balance priorities across new initiatives, incidents, and BAU tasks.
Stakeholder Collaboration
* Engage business stakeholders and data teams to gather and clarify requirements.
* Act as the central point of contact for the data product, ensuring strong communication and alignment.
Value Delivery
* Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure timely, high-quality product releases.
* Measure product performance and drive continuous optimisation.
* Drive transformational data solutions using modern technologies and analytics.
* Ensure compliance with governance policies and regulatory standards.
* Continuously refine and update products based on feedback and evolving needs.
* User Experience and Data Literacy
* Ensure user-friendly data interfaces and promote data literacy across teams.
* Champion ethical data usage and practices.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Work across business and change functions to identify synergies and manage dependencies.
* Promote agile and continuous improvement principles across teams.
Must-Have Skills & Experience
* Deep understanding of data technologies, engineering, and data science principles.
* Familiarity with data modelling and enterprise architecture.
* Ability to translate data insights into actionable business strategies.
* Experience in data governance and quality management practices.
* Strong business alignment and understanding of market trends.
* Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Proven track record as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or equivalent, ideally in a regulated industry such as financial services or insurance.
* Analytical and delivery-focused, with a collaborative and coaching mindset.
Nice-to-Have Experience
* Previous experience in insurance or financial services.
* Exposure to predictive modelling and automation techniques
Solution Performance Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application process, we’re happy to accommodate
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Finance
Industries
* Insurance and Financial Services
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