Data Product Owner

TN United Kingdom; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Product Owner to enhance services through data-driven solutions. This role involves managing product roadmaps and backlogs, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving innovation within the water sector. You will leverage your expertise in agile methodologies and stakeholder management to ensure the delivery of high-quality products. Join a forward-thinking organization that values flexibility and continuous improvement, making a real impact on the environment and community. If you are passionate about data and technology, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career.

Benefits

Car allowance or cash incentive

Attractive pension

Annual bonus

26 days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Product Owner in utilities or asset management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous development.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for team strategy, vision, and objectives.
• Manage product backlogs and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Product Ownership

Agile Methodologies

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Relationship Building

Creativity

Organizational Skills

Job description

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Salary & benefits: £50,972 - £73,854 + car allowance (or £2,500 cash incentive) + attractive pension + annual bonus + 26 days holiday.

Location: Bradford, Buttershaw and hybrid work arrangement (Avg. 1 day per week in office)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Product Owner to join the data department at Yorkshire Water and help us use data to deliver a better and more efficient service for our customers. Could this be you?

Millions of people in Yorkshire rely on the services we provide. Every day, 2 million homes across the region receive over 1 billion litres of drinking water, delivered, collected, and recycled through 50,000 miles of pipework. Protecting public health and the environment is at the heart of what we do.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment, and changing customer expectations make this an exciting time to explore opportunities within the water industry. Data and technology are key to how we plan to meet these changing needs.

Yorkshire Water has a significant data footprint and partnerships with global organizations like Microsoft, SAP, Databricks, and ESRI. Our data is spread across Yorkshire, with over 1 million real-time data points monitoring reservoirs, treatment facilities, pipework, and pumps. Data is crucial for optimizing our operations and planning for Yorkshire's future.

Data roles at Yorkshire Water involve leveraging our vast data estate, exploring problems with innovative data science approaches, developing reliable technical solutions, or creating intuitive dashboards to aid strategic decision-making. There are plenty of opportunities to develop your data skills while making a real impact on our service and the environment.

As our Data Product Owner, you’ll be accountable for:

• Contributing to the delivery and maintenance of the team strategy, vision, goals, objectives, and measures.
• Supporting the delivery and maintenance of the Target Operating Model for the team.
• Developing and managing Roadmaps & Product backlogs.
• Developing, defining, and prioritizing stories in support of products and managing increments and changes.
• Communicating products/features/iterations and stories clearly to internal (Team) and external stakeholders (Business).
• Identifying, managing, and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across the business to ensure needs are reflected in the products.
• Staying informed about external trends, opportunities, and technologies within the utility sector and beyond.
• Managing risks and issues effectively.
• Ensuring quality, sustainability, and effectiveness of all solutions within their business services.
• Influencing strategic technology/data decisions through feedback and collaboration with Tech stakeholders.
• Coaching and developing colleagues to build resilience and ensure succession.
• Identifying opportunities for innovation through existing or future data capabilities.
• Driving continuous improvement by proactively removing waste from processes and activities.

What skills are we looking for?

• Proven track record, preferably in the utilities or asset management sector, as a Product Owner.
• Experience in Product Ownership or Management within a scaled agile environment.
• Experience building effective relationships at executive or senior levels.
• Relentless drive, energy, and determination to outperform industry benchmarks.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a dynamic environment and make sound decisions in emergencies.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to absorb complex technical information and communicate effectively to all levels.
• Team-oriented and collaborative working style.
• Ownership of issues or projects on behalf of management.
• Strong organizational and personal management skills.
• Proactive in seeking responsibility and ownership.
• Creativity and lateral thinking.
• Highly motivated, self-reliant, with a focus on continuous development and customer service.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of enterprise solutions.
• High standards of integrity and ethics.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with Scaled Agile/Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, DaaS.

We embrace a flexible working model, typically requiring one day per week in the office. During quieter periods, this may decrease, or increase for collaboration or meeting deadlines. The office is accessible during working hours for those who prefer a physical environment.

Apply now to discover what a career in tech with Yorkshire Water could offer you!