Senior Product Owner We are looking for a Senior Product Owner to oversee the development and implementation of automation solutions that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of design processes. This is a geographically flexible position in the UK. In this role, you will be accountable for advancing a tool or set of tools through the product ideation and development lifecycle, while maintaining consistent scheduling, budgeting and performance tracking. As a Senior Product Owner, you will be responsible for supporting mentorship of other Product Owners through regular touch points. This is a really exciting opportunity to have real business impact by driving improvements in delivery across the asset lifecycle to achieve better outcomes for our clients. As a product owner, you will: * Lead and inspire a product team, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture. * Oversee regular planning of tool backlog and roadmaps, with regular reporting on progress * Ensure timely, budget-compliant, and high-quality delivery of the approved scope of work * Identify and monitor dependencies, blockers and product risks. * Monitor Opex vs. Capex spending weekly and take corrective actions. * Collaborate with the Communications, Marketing and Adoption teams to facilitate product growth and communication * Collaborate with the Resource Manager on resource forecasting and sprint planning * Coordinate with the 3rd party vendors to manage scope, schedule and budget * Adhere to Agile and DevOps practices throughout the development lifecycle. * Mentor other Product Owners through the development workbooks and processes, helping to provide guidance and experience Your keen ability to multi-task, communicate effectively and tackle challenges will allow you to thrive in our fast-paced environment. Working together, we'll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future - big and small, global, and local. We Offer Competitive salary: We offer compensation that reflects your skills and experience 24 days holiday option to buy a further 10 days Robust Pension Contributions: We offer enhanced pension contributions up to 10% to secure your future Comprehensive Health Coverage: Single medical cover and Digital GP service, with options to add your partner and family Employee Networks: We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds Family Planning Support: Access to fertility healthcare and family planning services Enhanced Parental Leave: Enjoy enhanced parental leave pay and free membership to employee assistance and parental programs 4 Life assurance at 4x your salary Income Protection: Financial security in case of long-term illness or injury Wellbeing Hub: Free access to wellbeing apps like Calm and Daily Burn Professional Development: We cover professional membership fees and provide continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities Community Engagement: Participate in charity matched-funding, paid volunteering time, and charitable donations * Significant proven experience as a Product Owner/Manager of digital products/tools * Exceptional project management skills and ability to report progress effectively * Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and align multiple stakeholders * Strategic problem solving and decision-making capabilities * Familiarity with software development processes, including Agile practices, DevOps, and product lifecycle management Jacobs operates a hybrid work environment and a 40 hour working week as standard Apply now Good luck with your application LI-EG1 LI-HYBRID https://careers.jacobs.com/en_US/careers/JobDetail/36266 Reading|Berkshire|United Kingdom Bristol|Bristol City|United Kingdom Birmingham|West Midlands|United Kingdom Manchester|Greater Manchester|United Kingdom Leeds|West Yorkshire|United Kingdom Edinburgh|East Lothian|United Kingdom Glasgow|Lanarkshire|United Kingdom Belfast|Antrim|United Kingdom Cardiff|South Glamorgan|United Kingdom Digital and Data Enterprise Functions Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. 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