ACE Product Owner - WEB - Doxford, SR3 3XP

Arriva; Wroughton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European transport company is seeking an ACE Product Owner to manage digital content and user experience on its marketing websites. The successful candidate will define roadmaps, oversee content creation, and collaborate closely with various teams to enhance web performance. Strong knowledge of CMS, particularly Drupal, as well as excellent stakeholder management skills are essential. This role is based in the UK. Applications close on 26th December 2025.

Qualifications

• Familiar with content management systems and user experience design.
• Proficient in managing digital platforms and optimizing web content.
• Capable of using product management tools and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the roadmap for CMS and Site Studio capabilities.
• Oversee creation and editing of content using Site Studio’s visual builder.
• Work closely with marketing, design, and technology teams to deliver high-quality web experiences.
• Monitor performance metrics to drive iterative improvements.

Skills

Experience as a Product Owner or UX Designer

Knowledge of Drupal CMS

Strong understanding of UX principles

Excellent stakeholder management skills

Familiarity with agile methodologies

Job description

ACE Product Owner - WEB - Doxford, SR3 3XP

Arriva is a leading European passenger transport partner, operating in 11 countries across the UK and Europe. The company employs around 35,000 people, delivering more than 1.5 billion passenger journeys, connecting people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably.

We have strong roots dating back to 1938, an ambitious growth and sustainability agenda and a continuously developing relationship with Ireland Capital – a global infrastructure investment fund manager – who acquired Arriva in 2024.

We are looking for an ACE Product Owner to join our Arriva Customer Experience (ACE) team on a full time, permanent basis. This role will be based at either our Sunderland or London office.

The ACE Product Owner for WEB will work with stakeholders to prioritize initiatives and manage development, and optimisation of our Marketing websites using Drupal CMS and Site Studio. This role ensures seamless content management, governance and user experience across digital platforms, aligning with business objectives and brand standards.

Product Ownership

• Define and maintain the roadmap for CMS and Site Studio capabilities.
• Act as the subject matter expert for Site Studio components, templates, and workflows.
• Ensure governance and best practices for content creation, publishing, and design consistency.

Content Management & UX

• Oversee creation and editing of content using Site Studio’s visual builder.
• Manage reusable components, global styles, and responsive layouts.
• Implement SEO-friendly practices, including schema markup and canonical link management.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with marketing, design/Ux, and technology teams to deliver high quality web experiences.
• Liaise with external vendors and technology partners for CMS enhancements.

Workflow

• Design and maintain end-to-end workflows for CMS changes.
• Implement role-based permissions and ensure compliance with governance standards.
• Integrate workflows with a guide sprint cycle for timely delivery of website updates.
• Monitor workflow efficiency and introduce automation where possible.
• Provide training and documentation for teams on workflow processes and Site Studio best practices.

Continuous Improvement

• Monitor performance metrics and user feedback to drive iterative improvements.
• Stay updated on emerging CMS technologies and Site Studio features.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience as a Product Owner or UX Designer familiar with CMS environments.
• Knowledge of Drupal CMS and Site Studio.
• Strong understanding of UX principles, responsive design, and SEO.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and product management tools.

Key Success Criteria for this role are:

• A well-defined CMS and Site Studio roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Roadmap communicated and understood by all stakeholders.
• Features and enhancements prioritised based on measurable business value.
• Demonstrable improvement in customer experience and engagement metrics.
• Backlog items well-groomed, prioritised and linked to strategic goals.
• Decisions supported by analytics (e.g., user behaviour, SEO performance).
• KPIs tracked and reported consistently.
• Adoption of new CMS capabilities or Site Studio features that enhance efficiency.

This job description sets out the main duties and responsibilities of the job-holder. It does not constitute an exhaustive or comprehensive description of duties and the job-holder will be required to carry out any additional tasks as requested and may also change as light of future business needs and personal development. Responsibilities and duties may also change in light of future business needs.

The closing date for applications is Friday 26th December 2025. Arriva Group reserves the right to close this vacancy early.