Technical Product Owner 12 month Secondment
Here's what you'll be doing
We are currently recruiting for a Technical Product Owner at nPower Business Solutions. 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 c30,000 customers and approximately 250,000 meter points with a view to becoming the number one B2B energy supplier in the UK.
* 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
* 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 Reward, 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.
* 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 programmes, your career growth is a priority.
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