Digital Product Owner
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid, minimum 2 days a week in office)
Department: Digital & Technology
Company: Compass Group UK & Ireland
At Compass Group UK&I, we're more than just the UK's leading contract catering company - we're driving digital transformation across the business. Our Digital & Technology team is at the heart of this journey, creating cutting-edge solutions that improve efficiency, elevate customer experiences, and deliver real business impact.
We're now looking for an experienced Digital Product Owner to take ownership of our omni-channel food ordering platform. This is a high-profile role where you'll work with cross-functional teams, both in the UK and overseas, to deliver innovative features, integrations, and user experiences that delight our customers and support our strategic roadmap.
What you'll be doing
* Own, refine, and prioritise the product backlog to align with business strategy.
* Partner with development and QA teams (including offshore teams) to ensure features are delivered on time, to specification, and with quality.
* Act as the voice of the customer - translating feedback and insights into actionable user stories and product improvements.
* Support smooth product releases and post-launch validation, using feedback to continuously iterate.
* Facilitate agile ceremonies (sprint planning, backlog refinement, show & tells) and promote best practice across teams.
* Collaborate with stakeholders, support teams, and Compass leadership to ensure alignment and transparency.
* Drive integrations by ensuring requirements are clearly understood and embedded within delivery.
What we're looking for
* Proven experience (5+ years) as a Digital Product Owner or in a similar role.
* Strong knowledge of agile methodologies, backlog management, and DevOps practices.
* Experience working with APIs, integrations, and multi-platform solutions.
* Hands‑on understanding of Azure DevOps and software delivery processes.
* Skilled at managing offshore/distributed teams and mentoring junior product colleagues.
* Excellent communicator who can bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders.
* A strategic thinker with strong problem‑solving skills, detail orientation, and a passion for delivering value through technology.
Why join Compass Group UK&I?
* Be part of a FTSE 100 business driving digital transformation across a £2bn+ organisation.
* You'll receive an excellent benefits package including a bonus, healthcare and pension scheme.
* Collaborate with talented teams across technology, operations, and leadership.
* Opportunity to shape a flagship digital product used across the business.
* A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
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