Working with a Large IT Consultancy who are on the search for Senior ERP Product Owner Consultants on a permanent basis.
* Permanent Role
* Remote with occasional client visits
* Salary - up to £70,000 per annum + additional benefits
The role demands expertise in product ownership and a consultative approach. It necessitates a blend of business acumen and stakeholder engagement, coupled with a comprehensive grasp of ERP products and their functionality. Our team is an expanding collective of digital experts dedicated to user-focused design, analytical reasoning, and the creation of pioneering digital services and products.
As part of your role you will be involved in:
Product-centric transformation
• Support the end-to-end transformation of ERP initiatives.
• Ensure alignment with client business objectives and maximise value delivery.
• Champion the adoption of Agile and product-centric delivery models and standards of re-use.
• Align with business goals to improve processes, user experience, and scale efficiencies.
Agile delivery
• Guide clients through Agile transformation.
• Adapt traditional delivery models to Agile’s iterative, client-specific needs.
• Design and lead product delivery.
• Combine Agile and DevOps practices to deliver incremental value and address business needs.
Product ownership
• Leverage your knowledge of integrated ERP systems to design bespoke solutions.
• Balance business goals and technical capabilities.
• Focus on user-centricity, business value, and delivery agility.
• Navigate complex scenarios.
• Engage stakeholders with varying seniority and understanding.
Leadership and team empowerment
• Lead and empower project teams, overseeing development and coordination of work.
• Report on progress, forecast financials and manage team performance.
• Mentor and delegate effectively, encouraging team growth.
• Facilitate a culture of continuous learning and skill development.
Stakeholder communication and collaboration
• Communicate with a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Convey the value of Agile and product ownership practices effectively.
• Manage stakeholder concerns to foster confidence and mutual understanding.
• Unblock potential barriers to progress and change.
• Provide exceptional coordination between various stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Ensure alignment on goals, priorities, and delivery outcomes.
Community and practice development
• Actively contribute to our product community of practice.
• Share knowledge and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Engage in business development activities.
• Help shape the future of our practice and contribute to the wider growth of our organisation.
Future trends and innovation
• Support design and delivery approaches to the migration and optimisation of cloud-based ERP systems (e.g. SAP S/4HANA).
• Guide clients in leveraging AI and automation to enhance ERP functionality.
• Streamline processes and drive data-driven decision-making.
• Support delivery of user experiences that reflect our commitment to user-centric design.
To be eligible for this position, candidates must possess:
• Experience as a product owner in Agile teams.
• Experience of delivering transformation in integrated application environments (e.g. ERP).
• Strong understanding of ERP landscape and design in integrated systems (SAP, Oracle, Sage, etc) and how these translate to products.
• Hands-on experience in implementing Agile and DevOps methodologies in legacy environments.
• Familiarity with addressing complex challenges and business needs through tailored approaches.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, and a track record of building lasting relationships.
• Experience coaching and mentoring product owners, implementing product ways of working and operating models.
• Leadership experience and practical knowledge of project management and financial forecasting.
• Familiarity with collaboration tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, and Confluence.
Additional experience that would be beneficial to see:
• Experience with clients undergoing organisational redesign alongside technology transformations.
• Demonstrable success working with offshore teams to deliver remote, high-impact solutions.
• Knowledge of industry trends and their impact on business strategies, ERP strategy and service portfolio.
• Relevant Agile (e.g. Scrum Alliance), IT service management and/or project management certifications.
• Experience in a people or line management role.