Role Overview
Product Owner - Data at our Consumer Data Lab. You will support data transformation initiatives and contribute to the development of a modern data platform powered by consumer data products.
Key Details
* Salary: £61,344–£68,160
* Location: Chester or Manchester
* Hours: Full-time
* Working pattern: Hybrid – at least two days per week in the office (40% of time)
Responsibilities
* Own and evolve the product backlog for data‑driven initiatives across Consumer Lending and Consumer Relationships.
* Ensure alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.
* Work closely with engineering and design within cross‑functional teams to define, prioritise and deliver product goals, translating business needs into clear, prioritised user stories and acceptance criteria.
* Lead sprint planning and backlog refinement to keep delivery on track, acting as the voice of the customer and balancing technical feasibility with commercial value.
* Provide oversight of delivery progress, risks and dependencies across multiple squads, supporting successful implementation of product features and improvements.
Required Qualifications
* 4 years experience as a Product Owner, ideally in a data‑rich environment.
* Solid understanding of data engineering concepts, including data pipelines, cloud platforms (e.g. GCP, cloud, Kafka), and data governance.
* Proven ability to drive delivery in agile environments, handling competing priorities and tight deadlines.
* Excellent collaborator and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across technical and non‑technical teams.
* Experience working with cross‑functional squads, including data designers, engineers, and customer journey managers.
* Ability to succeed in a fast‑paced environment and balance multiple priorities.
Desirable
* Familiarity with Consumer Lending products and regulatory frameworks.
* Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and data visualisation platforms.
Equity and Inclusion
We know that great talent comes from many backgrounds. Whilst this job advert may reference specific years of experience, we recognise that skills are developed in many ways, so if you have relevant, transferable experience, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits
* Generous pension contribution of up to 15%
* Annual performance‑related bonus
* Share schemes including free shares
* Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
* 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays
* Range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies
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