Product Owner

Cox Enterprises; Market Harborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Manheim Vehicle Services (MVS) within Cox Automotive in Leicestershire is seeking a Product Owner to shape the systems that support UK operations. You will own and prioritise the product backlog and collaborate across Operations, Engineering, Commercial and Customer teams to deliver value.

In this hybrid role, you will work with Agile development squads to translate business needs into clear requirements and drive improvements that impact thousands of vehicle movements daily.

Qualifications

• Experience owning and prioritising product backlogs.
• Ability to work with stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Commercial and Customer teams.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with Agile development processes.

Responsibilities

• Own and prioritise the product backlog for key MVS platforms.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Commercial and Customer teams to identify opportunities and solve business challenges.
• Balance day-to-day operational needs with long-term product improvements.
• Support customer onboarding, integrations and system enhancements.
• Work closely with development teams to define requirements and deliver valuable solutions.
• Use data, feedback and business insight to inform priorities and measure success.
• Drive continuous improvement while supporting critical business operations.

Skills

Product backlog management

Stakeholder collaboration

Agile experience

Requirements translation

Job description

Manheim Vehicle Services (MVS) ¦ Cox Automotive Hybrid ¦ Bruntingthorpe, Leicestershire

Drive Product Decisions That Power a National Automotive Operation

At Cox Automotive, we're transforming the way vehicles are managed, refurbished and moved through the automotive ecosystem. We're looking for a Product Owner to join our Manheim Vehicle Services (MVS) team and help shape the systems that support our operational sites and customers across the UK.

This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and operations, owning a business-critical platform while helping deliver meaningful improvements for colleagues, customers and the wider business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Own and prioritise the product backlog for key MVS platforms.
• Partner with stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Commercial and Customer teams to identify opportunities and solve business challenges.
• Balance day-to-day operational needs with long-term product improvements.
• Support customer onboarding, integrations and system enhancements.
• Work closely with development teams to define requirements and deliver valuable solutions.
• Use data, feedback and business insight to inform priorities and measure success.
• Drive continuous improvement while supporting critical business operations.

What We're Looking For

We're open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including Product Ownership, Product Management, Business Analysis, Operations or Process Improvement.

You’ll be successful in this role if you have:

• Experience managing priorities across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A structured approach to problem solving and decision making.
• Experience working with technical teams in an Agile environment.
• The ability to translate business needs into clear product requirements.
• A passion for delivering value and improving customer experiences.

Automotive experience is helpful but not essential.

Why Join Cox Automotive?

At Cox Automotive, you'll have the opportunity to influence products that support thousands of vehicle movements and customer interactions every day. You'll work with experienced product and technology professionals, contribute to a significant transformation programme, and see the real-world impact of your work.

We offer a collaborative culture, development opportunities, competitive benefits and the chance to help shape the future of our industry.