Product Owner

Cox Automotive UK Limited; Rothwell; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive UK Limited is seeking a Product Owner for its digital marketplace platform, with Manchester or Leeds as the base and a requirement to be in the office at least twice a week. The role focuses on translating business needs into actionable product initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes.

You will own the backlog, work with Engineering, UX, Data, and Commercial teams, and shape roadmaps while leveraging customer insights and market trends to drive product innovation and

Qualifications

• Experience in Product Owner, Product Manager or similar digital product role.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies.
• Experience managing backlogs and translating requirements into user stories.
• Customer-first mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional digital experiences.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Data-driven decision making and analytical approach.

Responsibilities

• Own and prioritize the product backlog to focus on high-value opportunities.
• Collaborate with Engineering, UX, Data, Commercial and Ops teams to deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Gather insights from users, stakeholders and market trends to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Define user stories, acceptance criteria and product requirements for delivery.
• Support the creation and execution of product roadmaps aligned to strategic objectives.
• Monitor metrics and feedback to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Agile delivery

Backlog management

User story writing

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Collaboration

Job description

Manchester or Leeds / Minimum of x2 a week in the office.

Shape the future of a market-leading digital marketplace.

Are you passionate about building products that solve real customer problems? Do you thrive at the intersection of technology, data, and customer experience?

We're looking for a Product Owner to help drive the evolution of our marketplace platform, delivering innovative digital experiences that connect thousands of customers, partners, and businesses every day.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative product team where you'll play a pivotal role in defining priorities, influencing strategy, and delivering high-impact solutions that create value for both customers and the business.

What you'll be doing

As Product Owner, you'll be responsible for translating business and customer needs into actionable product initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes.

You’ll:

• Own and prioritise the product backlog, ensuring focus on the highest value opportunities.
• Work closely with Engineering, UX, Data, Commercial and Operational teams to deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Gather insights from users, stakeholders and market trends to identify opportunities for product innovation.
• Define user stories, acceptance criteria and product requirements that enable successful delivery.
• Support the creation and execution of product roadmaps aligned to strategic objectives.
• Monitor performance metrics and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Champion Agile ways of working and act as the voice of the customer throughout the product lifecycle.
• Help shape the future direction of our marketplace platform and customer journey.

What we're looking for

We're interested in talented Product Owners who can balance customer needs, commercial objectives, and technical considerations.

You’ll bring:

• Experience working as a Product Owner, Product Manager or similar digital product role.
• A strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies.
• Experience managing product backlogs and translating requirements into user stories.
• A customer-first mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional digital experiences.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The ability to use data and insights to support decision making.
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to challenge constructively.

Ideally, you’ll also have experience in:

• Marketplace platforms
• eCommerce
• Digital products
• SaaS solutions
• Platform ecosystems
• API and integration-led products

This is more than just a Product Owner role.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

Influence products used by thousands of customers.

Work alongside talented product, engineering and commercial teams.

Develop your product career within a business investing heavily in digital innovation.

Help shape the future of a growing marketplace ecosystem.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about building great products, solving complex problems, and creating exceptional customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you.