Data Product Owner

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Data Product Owner, where you'll bridge business needs with technological innovation. This role places you at the heart of data-driven initiatives, managing requirements and driving continuous improvement. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation, you'll lead efforts to enhance data capabilities and contribute to strategic initiatives. Enjoy a hybrid work environment that empowers you to choose where you work best, coupled with a competitive benefits package. If you're passionate about data and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Discretionary Company Bonus

Company Pension up to 7% matched

10% Colleague Discount

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with a proven track record in guiding decision-making.
• Experience in leading requirements elicitation and user acceptance testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the requirements management process and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Conduct in-depth data analysis to inform key decisions and highlight trends.

Skills

Data Collection and Analysis

Requirements Elicitation

Project Management

Communication Skills

Action Planning

Adaptability

Education

Foundation Degree

Undergraduate Degree

Job description

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About us

Asda’s Data & Analytics team is at the cutting edge of driving transformative, data-driven decisions across the organisation. We cultivate a high-performance, innovative environment where team members are challenged to push the boundaries of technology and data science. We are developing an industry-leading data platform as part of the largest retail data transformation in Europe, which we will use to address some of the most complex data challenges in the industry, developing sophisticated solutions that revolutionize our business operations and elevate customer experiences. We seek the best of the best—professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic setting and are driven to deliver groundbreaking insights that propel Asda’s strategic initiatives and create lasting impact for colleagues & customers.

Find your role

Are you ready to be the linchpin between business needs and technological innovation? As a Data Product Owner at Asda, you'll have the opportunity to translate complex business requirements into detailed functional specifications, ensuring that our data solutions are perfectly aligned with stakeholder expectations. You'll be at the forefront of our data-driven initiatives, managing requirements, and spearheading the analysis of current and future states to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the requirements management process, from elicitation to documentation and validation, ensuring clarity and alignment with business objectives.
• Conduct in-depth data collection and analysis to inform key decisions and highlight trends.
• Play a pivotal role in project and program management, maintaining a keen eye on both the "As Is" and "To Be" states of our data capabilities.
• Foster a culture of innovation by contributing to solutions that enhance creativity and collaboration.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation and backups, ensuring data integrity and recovery.
• Engage in personal capability building, staying abreast of industry best practices and technological advancements.

Let's find out about you

You are a capable professional with a knack for bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions. Your analytical prowess is matched only by your ability to communicate complex ideas with ease. You're a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

• You possess strong data collection and analysis skills, with a proven track record of guiding decision-making.
• Your computer skills are top-notch, and you're comfortable providing guidance and training to others.
• Action planning is second nature to you; you develop and execute plans with precision.
• You have experience in requirements elicitation and facilitation, adept at leading sessions and user acceptance testing.
• An adaptive mindset is part of your DNA; you thrive in changing environments and are quick to adjust your strategies.
• You have a foundation degree, undergraduate degree, or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• You bring a wealth of experience as a practitioner, capable of working unsupervised.

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Work Where it Works

Our hybrid way of working gives you the choice to work where it works. This enables you to choose where you’ll be the most effective. It offers a mix of working from home and in an office environment that works best for you and your team.

You will also get an excellent benefits package including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 10% colleague discount, free parking and many additional rewards.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves.