Digital Product Owner

Unum; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading benefits provider in the UK is seeking a Digital Product Owner to join their Proposition team. This role involves supporting the development of Unum’s proposition roadmap by delivering digital functionality and enhancing the employer journey. Key responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders, managing the product backlog, and ensuring delivery of commercial value. The ideal candidate will have strong stakeholder management and project management skills, along with a results-driven mentality. This position offers a generous bonus and additional perks.

Benefits

Generous Bonus

Health Cash plan

DC Pension scheme

Life, medical and income Insurance

Access to remote GP services

27 days holiday

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to translate strategies into tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead digital propositions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Employer Proposition Lead to enhance the employer journey.
• Lead development of digital propositions that deliver commercial value.
• Manage and prioritise the product backlog to maximise business value.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Effective communication

Project management

Customer journey understanding

Results-driven

Job description

Job Posting End Date: December 28

Who are we?

We’re a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we’re on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.

The role

What will you be doing?

12 Digital Product Owner
Hybrid – Dorking
Or Basingstoke/Dorking mix

What will you bring?

Unum UK is hiring a Digital Product Owner to join the Proposition team. This role is responsible for supporting the development and execution of Unum’s proposition roadmap by delivering digital functionality within our employer journey, aligning with strategic objectives and growth targets. Collaborate with the Employer Proposition Lead and IT Delivery teams to ensure overall deliverables are met.

Your communication and effective relationship building skills will be key when partnering with stakeholders across Unum UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Employer Proposition Lead to research, design, implement, and test initiatives that enhance the employer journey and drive engagement.
• Lead the development of digital propositions that improve experience and deliver commercial value.
• Act as Product Owner for key employer journeys, ensuring alignment with strategic vision and roadmap.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and IT teams to deliver digital solutions, ensuring clear communication and shared goals.
• Manage and prioritise the product backlog, translating strategy into actionable tasks and acceptance criteria.
• Deliver and maintain a roadmap aligned to strategic objectives, tracking KPIs and benefits to maximise business value.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to partner and influence others.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to translate strategies into tasks.
• Understanding of customer journey and needs through insights, data, analytics and external research.
• Experience in designing and presenting initiatives.
• Results‑driven with change management skills.

The successful Digital Product Owner can expect:

• Generous Bonus
• Health Cash plan
• DC Pension scheme
• Life, medical and income Insurance
• Access to remote GP, nutrition coaching, personal training, unlimited mental health support and medical 2nd opinion
• 27 days holiday with the option to buy and sell holiday up to 5 days (plus Bank Holidays)
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme with free on site electric chargers.

Why join us?

At Unum, we’ve created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.

We’ve built a supportive, inclusive environment where you can be yourself, whilst also being part of a growing organisation. From charity and volunteer opportunities to career growth, your possibilities are endless.

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].

Company: Unum UK