Product Owner

Reed Technology; Exeter; Remote; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dynamic Product Owner to lead their development team. In this pivotal role, you'll manage feature requests, prioritize backlogs, and coordinate sprints to ensure successful product releases. Your ability to analyze user needs and refine agile methodologies will play a crucial part in aligning product development with strategic goals. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and innovation, and make a significant impact on their product offerings. If you're passionate about product management and eager to drive success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role in product management.
• Familiarity with agile processes and principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage own workload and time effectively while coordinating delivery dates.
• Produce performance/status reports for IT Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Product Management

Agile Processes

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Organisational Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

Product Owner

• Annual Salary: £45,000, negotiable
• Location: Remote
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a Product Owner to organise, prioritise, and assess work for our client's development team. This role involves gathering feature requests, scheduling releases, and coordinating sprints. The successful candidate will identify user needs and work with cross-functional teams to manage product releases, ultimately helping to roll out products that deliver our client's vision and success.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Incorporate feature requests into the product roadmap.
• Review and prioritise the backlog to align with strategic goals.
• Develop user stories and define acceptance criteria.
• Set goals for sprints and plan releases and upgrades.
• Write acceptance tests and follow the progress of work, addressing production issues during sprints.
• Analyse end-user preferences and requests to enhance product offerings.
• Refine agile methodology based on results and client feedback, keeping track of industry trends.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role in product management.
• Familiarity with agile processes and principles.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Creative thinker with a vision.
• Attention to details.

Responsibilities and Challenges:

• Manage own workload and time effectively.
• Coordinate delivery dates and track the progress of development work.
• Maintain financial controls and systems for budgeting development expenditure.
• Organise and facilitate release closures, ensuring documentation is complete.
• Produce performance/status reports for IT Senior Leadership Team and stakeholders.
• Address the changing demands of the business and align product development with tight deadlines.

How to Apply:

To apply for the Product Owner position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.