Data Product Owner

OSB Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Annual leave

Pension

Family benefits

Hybrid working

Job summary

OSB Group is transforming through cloud-based data journeys and a modern data architecture. The Data Product Owner role will design and deliver data products, collaborating with data engineering, architecture and data science teams to ensure value delivery with appropriate controls.

You will partner with business and technology teams to define vision, roadmap and success metrics, driving governance and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services: shaping data platform vision, strategy and services from ideation to launch.
• Translating business requirements into data products and services with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing complex data-change initiatives and forecasting financial impact.

Responsibilities

• Define the vision, strategy and roadmap for data products and platforms aligned to business outcomes.
• Own end-to-end lifecycle from discovery to delivery and optimisation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable data solutions with measurable value.
• Establish OKRs, KPIs and data-driven decision making.
• Lead business cases and secure executive alignment and investment.

Skills

Data platforms

Data architecture

Data engineering

Data governance

Data quality

Data lineage

Regulatory compliance

ROI & KPIs

Job description

OSB Group is undertaking a significant transformation programme, building new cloud-based customer journeys and experiences supported by a modern enterprise data architecture. In parallel, the Group Data Office is responsible for maintaining a complex legacy data landscape that continues to run the bank today.

This PO will play a key part in helping OSB design and deliver a data strategy that will drive value through innovation and creation of data products, as well as supporting the delivery of Transformation.

Please note this role can be based either in London, Wolverhampton or Chatham in Kent

What you will be doing:

As a Data Product Owner you'll be focussing on the modernisation of the bank, working as a trusted advisor for the business, including data engineering, architecture and future data science teams.

Your role is working closely with business and technology teams, to ensure data products are designed and delivered to drive measurable value, while maintaining appropriate controls, quality and transparency.

This role is responsible for defining and deriving value-based delivery informed by the demands raised by the product owners or business SME's.

Your responsibilities will include…

• Define and drive the vision, strategy and roadmap for data products and platforms, aligned to business objectives and customer outcomes
• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of data products, from discovery and prioritisation through to delivery and continuous optimisation
• Partner with business stakeholders, architects and data teams to translate requirements into scalable data solutions and measurable value
• Establish product goals, OKRs, KPIs and success metrics, using data-driven insights to inform decision-making and prioritisation
• Lead the development of business cases and engage senior stakeholders to secure alignment, investment and delivery support
• Embed strong data governance, management and quality practices, working with data owners and stewards to ensure clear accountability
• Apply Agile and Lean product management methodologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver strategic programme objectives
• Oversee a diverse portfolio of data products and services, including BI and analytics, data APIs, data platforms, delivery risks, machine learning solutions, data models and master data management

What's in it for you?

We offer a base salary depending on experience ranging from £75,000 to £95,000 per annum and a competitive benefits package including:

• Annual discretionary bonus opportunity
• 30 days annual leave
• Choose to contribute 3% or 5% pension, with employer contributions of 6% or 8% respectively
• Enhanced family-focused benefits
• Hybrid-working

Please use this link to see the fantastic benefits available at OSB: OSB Careers

About us:

At OSB Group, we understand how much our people bring to our organisation, which is why we try our best to give back too! Our Purpose is to help our customers, colleagues and communities prosper and we are on a transformation journey to become 'the bank of the future'.

Our commitment to professional development, flexible working, and employee well-being fosters a dynamic and supportive workplace.

Do you have the skills?

We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below:

• Previous work experience in financial services:
  • Creating the data platform vision, strategy and enterprise solutions and services from ideation to launch through the translation of business requirements
  • Working with a multidisciplinary team on customer and business focused data products and services
  • Managing complex change initiatives involving data
  • Defining financials, ROI, KPI's and forecasts
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Data platforms and architecture
  • Data engineering concepts and practices
  • Data management, governance, quality and lineage
  • Regulatory expectation in relation to data management in financial services

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone can thrive.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions to apply.

Our team value spending time together in the office, typically 3 days a week to support collaboration and connection with colleagues, but we're happy to have a conversation about what flexibility might look like for you.

Not sure if you meet all the criteria? Let us decide. Studies show that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often feel they need to meet 100% of the criteria before applying. At OSB, we value the unique perspectives and experiences that diversity brings. We're committed to creating an inclusive space where everyone feels empowered to apply - even if you don't check every box.

We actively promote diversity at all levels, with Board-level Diversity Champions monitoring our progress. We're proud to be signatories of the Women in Finance Charter, supporting the growth of senior women in our sector. Our commitment extends to treating all employees and applicants equitably, ensuring fairness and respect for all.

Shortlisted candidates will go through a personalised recruitment process, that is relevant and conversational. If you need any adjustments or support, we're here to make sure you can show your best self.