Product Owner

ENSEK; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology business in the energy sector is seeking a Product Owner to drive product initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role emphasizes the importance of stakeholder engagement and user experience, ensuring that product requirements are met with clarity and precision. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a client-focused approach, thriving in a dynamic environment. Join a team that values enthusiasm and teamwork, contributing to cutting-edge solutions that redefine energy supplier software.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of product management and agile methodologies.
• Ability to analyze complex requirements and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Translate product roadmap into actionable backlog items.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define user journeys.

Skills

Product Management

Stakeholder Engagement

User Story Writing

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field

Job description

We are a technology business operating in the global energy sector.

ENSEK has become the go-to option for top energy suppliers across the globe. Why? Because our technology represents a significant step change away from the legacy systems that have historically dominated the market. It’s also massively cheaper to adopt the ENSEK solution, with no loss in customer service or standards.

But by far the biggest reason why ENSEK is the best choice in energy supplier software is because of the people who work here and their endless enthusiasm, energy, and support for their colleagues. All our clients comment on what great people we have. Our people are our superpower.

That is where you come in.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Product Manager, the Product Owner takes agreed product initiatives, breaks them down, and shares them with their squad. The Product Owner has a detailed understanding of a particular domain and the underlying technology. They possess the necessary technical understanding to ensure the appropriate use of logic that the coded solution might capture. While maintaining a detailed view of the initiative and the objective, you will write user stories and create test criteria that demonstrate clarity to the team. You will involve them early enough to ensure their input helps shape the solution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work with the Product Manager to translate the Product Roadmap into a backlog of initiatives.
2. Engage the engineering team within your squad to align on approach and implementation details.
3. Facilitate stakeholder reviews to gather sufficient details on customer product requirements, ensuring all parties are represented.
4. Define user journeys and the customer experience, working with a design team to deliver wireframes and UX; you will own the concept.
5. Break down epics into features and PBIs to ensure value is realized at the right time.
6. Attend team and product initiative meetings; collaborate with the squad to refine, understand, and prepare stories for development.
7. Plan and schedule the 'Ready for Dev' backlog of stories for the squad to ensure smooth flow.
8. Work with the Product Manager to monitor product KPIs and metrics, discussing and reprioritizing as needed.
9. Maintain documentation associated with the product with diligence to ensure visibility and understanding of all software elements.
10. Add value to our clients, colleagues, and stakeholders by practicing and promoting ENSEK values.
11. Promote and maintain a positive, results-oriented work environment, building partnerships and teamwork across ENSEK.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

1. Ability to analyze complex product requirements, influence, and persuade others.
2. Ability to manage multiple projects, planning, and organizing effectively.
3. Client-focused approach, utilizing knowledge and experience, demonstrating diplomacy and tact.

SOFT SKILLS:

1. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence others across the business.
2. A flexible attitude and ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
3. Values teamwork, with remote working experience being advantageous.
4. Proven ability to develop strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
5. Experience working in an agile environment and within the Energy/Utilities sector is advantageous but not essential.