Product Owner

Lumanity; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare solutions provider is seeking a Product Owner to lead the development of innovative software products. In this role, you will translate user needs into functional specifications, refine agile processes, and oversee product development from start to finish. A minimum of 3 years in product management is required, along with expertise in UX principles and agile methodologies. This position offers competitive salary and benefits in the greater London area.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Pension

Private Healthcare

Dental Cover

Enhanced Eye Care Cover

Electric Car Scheme

Staggered working hours

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in product management or a related field.
• Strong understanding of user experience (UX) and design principles.
• Proficient in agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.

Responsibilities

• Translate functional requirements into sprints.
• Guide feature development to articulate product goals.
• Manage the product backlog based on customer feedback.

Skills

Product management

User experience (UX)

Agile methodologies

AI technologies

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving skills

Resource tracking tools

Education

3+ years in product management or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Job description

Overview / About us

Lumanity is dedicated to improving health outcomes by accelerating and optimizing access to life-changing medicines. As a global strategic partner that brings together strategy, evidence, engagement, and technology, we were designed to engineer breakthrough value to tackle our clients’ toughest challenges by revolutionizing how value is generated, demonstrated, and communicated.

Responsibilities / Position overview

As Product Owner, you are responsible for translating functional requirements from stakeholders and customers to technical specifications and well-defined sprints which deliver quality software products. You will oversee the development of products from start to finish to ensure they meet the needs and preferences of our customers. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, you will identify user needs and ensure the product meets customer expectations. Additionally, you will refine the agile methodology based on feedback from the software development team(s) and key stakeholders to improve product quality and delivery velocity. You will address production issues during sprints and contribute to refining software development resourcing in conjunction with senior management.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Guide feature development to ensure delivery of the product vision: Clearly articulate the product's overall goals, target audience, and value proposition.
• Translate functional requirements and roadmap into sprints
• Managing the process of gathering user feedback: Translate user needs to functional requirements and manage the process of gathering user feedback through User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Assist creating a product roadmap: Develop a roadmap that outlines the product's development timeline, features, and milestones.
• Manage the product backlog: Prioritize and groom the backlog of product features and requirements based on customer feedback and business objectives.
• Oversee sprints and product development: Collaborate with designers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure the product is built according to the product's vision and roadmap. Assist in reporting progress.
• Refine the agile methodology: Gather feedback from stakeholders and adapt the agile process to optimize product development.
• Track industry trends: understand and apply appropriate advancements in the industry.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in product management or a related field.
• Strong understanding of user experience (UX) and design principles.
• Proficient in agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.
• An interest in AI technologies with practical experience using such technologies in a professional environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in the use of resource and delivery tracking tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira.
• A strong understanding of software development processes is important.

Benefits

Professional Development

• Attend industry conferences and workshops to stay up-to-date with the latest product management trends and technologies.
• Participate in online courses and certifications to enhance product management skills and knowledge.
• Network with other product managers and professionals in the industry to exchange ideas and best practices.
• Contribute to open-source projects or volunteer in the community to gain practical experience and recognition.
• Attain PSPO qualifications from Scrum.org (or equivalent)

Career Growth

• Advance to a senior product owner or product manager position.
• Specialize in a particular area of product management, such as GenAI product management, enterprise product management, or SaaS product management.
• Become a recognized expert and thought leader in the product management field.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of product management standards and best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus
• Pension
• Private Healthcare
• Dental Cover
• Enhanced Eye Care Cover
• Electric Car Scheme
• Staggered working hours