Data Product Owner

SPG Resourcing; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Data Recruitment Consultant to join their dynamic team in London. This pivotal role focuses on enhancing data and analytics capabilities within the organization, particularly supporting the Underwriting function. The successful candidate will translate high-level data strategies into actionable product backlogs, ensuring alignment with business needs. With a commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, this opportunity offers the chance to drive transformational change and promote data literacy across the organization. If you are passionate about data and eager to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of data architecture and governance frameworks.
• Experience in managing complex data projects and delivering business value.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain a data product roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Act as a liaison between stakeholders and data teams to ensure clear communication.

Skills

Data Architecture

Data Modelling

Data Governance

Machine Learning

Problem-Solving

Data Analysis

Job description

Data Recruitment Consultant | Connecting Top Talent with Data-Driven Companies | North of the UK

Location: London (Hybrid)

Type: Permanent

A growing global specialist insurer is investing in modern data and analytics capabilities. A key milestone in this journey has been the approval of a new Data Strategy, Target Operating Model, and Roadmap. As part of this transformation, a Group Data Function has been established to implement the strategy and enhance data and analytics capabilities across various business functions, including Underwriting, Claims, and Marketing.

This role sits within the Group Functions Data Hub and is dedicated to supporting the Underwriting function. The Data Product Owner will be responsible for translating high-level data strategy into a product backlog, working closely with delivery teams to ensure data solutions align with business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain a compelling data product roadmap that aligns with business objectives.
• Create, refine, and prioritise the product backlog, ensuring it delivers measurable value.
• Act as the primary contact between business stakeholders and data teams, facilitating clear communication.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies, tools, and analytics approaches to enable transformational change.
• Regularly review and enhance data products based on user feedback and evolving business needs.
• Ensure data products align with internal governance policies and regulatory requirements.
• Focus on improving data visualisation and accessibility for stakeholders.
• Promote data literacy and provide training to business users.
• Ensure responsible and ethical use of data.

Technical Expertise:

• Knowledge of data architecture, data modelling, and enterprise data concepts.
• Ability to interpret data insights and translate them into business strategies.
• Experience with data governance frameworks and quality management practices.
• Familiarity with machine learning and AI technologies.
• Ability to align data initiatives with business goals and market trends.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities with a focus on delivering business value.
• Experience in managing complex data projects.
• Understanding of data best practices in the insurance sector.

SPG Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace which values and benefits from the diversity of the workforce we hire. We offer reasonable accommodation at every stage of the application and interview process.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Financial Services and Insurance