Data Product Owner - Databricks Specialist 6‑Month Rolling Contract - Outside IR35 Active SC Clearance or BPSS Required Travel: 1 Day per Week or 1 Day per Month to Newcastle upon Tyne Role Overview We are seeking a Data Product Owner with strong experience in Databricks and valid SC clearance or BPSS. You'll take ownership of one or more data products, ensuring they deliver measurable value and operate reliably. This role acts as the connection between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams, owning the product vision, backlog, roadmap, and value realisation throughout the lifecycle. This contract requires occasional travel to Newcastle upon Tyne - typically 1 day per week, though 1 day per month may be considered depending on project needs. Key Responsibilities Product Direction & Strategy Define and communicate a clear product vision, making full use of Databricks features and capabilities. Ensure the product is scalable, impactful, and aligned with business outcomes. Take responsibility for the commercial and operational success of the product. Stakeholder Engagement Act as the primary interface with stakeholders, technical teams, and data consumers. Convert business needs into actionable requirements and prioritised backlog items. Balance competing priorities while keeping focus on the overarching product roadmap. Backlog Ownership Manage and continuously refine the backlog based ...