Product Owner

Women in Data®; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% non-contributory pension

29 days holiday plus public holidays

Group Life Assurance

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Health Cash Plan

Reward & Recognition Programme

Discounted gym membership

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Free on-site parking

Job summary

A tech-driven company in Thatcham seeks a Product Owner to manage the product roadmap and deliver solutions that enhance customer value. This role requires expertise in Agile methodologies, strong communication skills, and the ability to prioritize effectively. You'll work closely with teams to ensure product developments meet customer needs and align with strategic goals. Offering a hybrid work model with competitive benefits, this position is crucial for driving innovation and value creation.

Qualifications

• Solid background as a B2B software or data Product Owner.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies, especially Scrum.
• Skilled in running workshops and conducting interviews.

Responsibilities

• Stay connected to customer needs for valuable developments.
• Act as the go-to expert for your product set.
• Build and manage a clear, prioritized product backlog.

Skills

B2B software or data Product Owner experience

Agile methodologies

Customer-focused discovery

Clear communicator

Team player

Full software development lifecycle knowledge

Job description

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At Thatcham Research the data products we deliver really make a difference. From providing our insurer members with research intelligence into how an emerging piece of new vehicle technology may reduce accidents, to providing our repair customers with training and information enabling safe, sustainable, repair to return vehicles back to pre‑accident condition. This Product Owner role sits within the Insurance vertical and will ensure the vision, roadmap and the developments contained within it all drive increased benefit and value to our customers, whilst remaining aligned to the product strategy.

You’ll join an established team who work closely with our customers to understand their evolving needs. Once settled in the role, you’ll be responsible for managing the annual product development roadmap for a designated product set for the Insurance vertical. As the ‘product expert’ within the business, you’ll be empowered to make decisions impacting product, customer requirements and expectations, with guidance and support from the Product Managers.

Mission

As a Product Owner, you’ll be at the heart of shaping innovative solutions that truly matter to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Champion the customer: Stay closely connected to customer needs within your product area to ensure every development delivers real, measurable value.
• Be the Product authority: Act as the go‑to expert for your product set—guiding decisions, aligning teams, and ensuring clarity across the business.
• Own the roadmap: Build and manage a clear, prioritised product backlog that fuels a steady stream of impactful developments.
• Maximise ROI: Ensure every product enhancement aligns with strategic goals and delivers strong returns.
• Think long‑term: Keep a close eye on technical debt to maintain product health and sustainability over time.
• Deliver with excellence: Oversee development processes to ensure high‑quality outcomes that meet business expectations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience: Solid background as a B2B software or data Product Owner, with a track record of delivering successful solutions.
• Agile mindset: Deep understanding of Agile methodologies, especially Scrum, and how to apply them effectively.
• Customer‑focused discovery: Skilled in running workshops, conducting interviews, and mapping user journeys to uncover real needs.
• Clear communicator: Able to write compelling, customer‑centric user stories and epics, and manage them with precision.
• Team player: You foster collaboration and spark innovation to elevate the product development process.
• Lifecycle know‑how: Comfortable navigating the full software development lifecycle.
• (Bonus) Experience in automotive or insurance risk‑based products is a plus—but not a must.

Benefits

• 10% non‑contributory pension
• 29 days holiday (inclusive of Christmas shutdown) + public holidays
• Group Life Assurance (equal to 4 x basic salary)
• Salary Sacrifice schemes (cycle to work, home & tech scheme)
• Moneyhealth’s Financial Coaching & Wellbeing Platform
• Health Cash Plan (cash back on eligible medical treatments)
• Reward & Recognition Programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Sports & Social club
• Payroll charitable giving
• Subsidised on‑site restaurant
• Free on‑site parking

Working Hours

Our standard working hours are 8:30‑16:30 Monday‑Thursday, early finish on Friday 8:30‑15:45 (Talk to us about flexible working if this doesn’t quite suit you – we take work‑life balance seriously!)

Hybrid Working

We understand the benefits of remote and in‑person collaboration and therefore have a hybrid working model – you’ll be expected to work from our office in Thatcham at least two days per week.

Values

As an organisation that believes a strong set of Values are key to our organisational success and a sense of belonging for all colleagues, we ask that you understand, represent and apply our Values of Fearless, Inquisitive, Resourceful, Supportive and Trusted and demonstrate these Values throughout the recruitment process.

Recruitment Process

• Regular updates on the progress/outcome of your application
• An initial telephone screening call with our Recruitment Business Partner
• First interview with the hiring manager, usually via Teams
• Second/Final interview, in‑person at our office (we may give you a role specific task to present on!)
• Personalised feedback following your interview – because everyone deserves that!
• An opportunity to give us your honest feedback in a short survey on all of the above

All applicants must have Right to Work in the UK.

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