Junior Product Owner

Stonegate Company Ltd.; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pub operator as a Junior Product Owner and kickstart your career in tech. Work closely with experienced product leaders, engage in Agile project management and contribute to impactful digital products. This role offers a supportive environment to grow and thrive.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Annual bonus scheme

Vitality Healthcare

Pension

Discount offers through the Stonegate discount card

Subsidised canteen

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of Agile/Scrum principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Lead Product Manager to define product vision and roadmap.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into tasks.
• Support Agile teams in sprint planning and product delivery.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Miro

Job description

Junior Product Owner

Are you passionate about product development and looking to kickstart your career in tech? We’re on the hunt for a Junior Product Owner to join our dynamic IT Programme team. You’ll work closely with our Lead Product Manager and get hands-on experience across various exciting workstreams while learning from the best in a supportive, Agile environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Work alongside the Lead Product Manager to define the product vision, roadmap, and key growth opportunities.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks.

• Support Agile teams in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and product delivery.

• Facilitate workshops, manage user stories, and participate in end-to-end product lifecycle management—from ideation to release.

• Help ensure that products are delivered on time, on scope, and aligned with our strategic goals.

• Create clear and concise release notes and product updates tailored to different audiences.

• Research market trends and user feedback to help shape future development.

What We’re Looking For:

• A basic understanding of Agile/Scrum principles.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Strong organisational and time management abilities.

• A detail-oriented mindset with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• A creative and proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, and Miro.

• Experience in hospitality or retail is a bonus—but not essential.

Why Join Us?

• Be mentored by experienced product leaders and gain real-world Agile experience.

• Work on impactful digital products in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

• Enjoy opportunities to grow your career and develop your skills.

• Join a friendly team that values innovation, collaboration, and learning.

A little bit about us…

The Solihull Pub Support Team offices are light and airy offices in Shirley, Solihull, where you will be greeted by our Welcome Team. We have free onsite secure parking with EV charging and cycle storage, a subsidised canteen serving breakfast and lunch, as well as an onsite pub used for social events. The offices are fully accessible.

What's in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Pension
• Vitality Healthcare
• Opt in dental insurance programme
• Annual bonus scheme
• The Stonegate discount card offering discounts across our managed estate
• Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailers

At Stonegate Group, we're proud to be the biggest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues in the United Kingdom. Our leading brands are diverse and well-known, including names like Slug & Lettuce, Be At One and Popworld. Find out more about a career with Stonegate Group at www.stonegatecareers.co.uk.

If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you..Please contact [e-mail].

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Job Reference: HR1338751RemJPO