Product Owner - Search

Screwfix Direct Ltd.; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Screwfix is seeking a Product Owner to enhance their Search Tech capabilities. This role involves driving the roadmap and architectural decisions to achieve optimal user search experiences. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and a collaborative mindset to engage stakeholders effectively, contributing to the organization's growth.

Benefits

Up to 20% annual discretionary bonus

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym memberships

20% staff discount at Screwfix and B&Q

Flexible pay and financial coaching

Access to training and career growth

Qualifications

• Project management experience in IT-related change/delivery within logistics.
• Strong team player using initiative and diplomacy.
• Knowledge of agile working practices is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Engage stakeholders to understand priorities and dependencies.
• Create the value stream roadmap and vision based on business and IT requirements.
• Lead refinement effort for future sprints and track key metrics.

Skills

Analytical

Project Management

IT Literacy

Agile Working Practices

Influencing Skills

Facilitation Skills

Networking

Job description

Overview

It’s a great time to join Screwfix. Thanks to the hard work of our team and record-breaking sales, we’re proud to be one of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK. And we want to pass that growth onto you.

At Screwfix, we’re on a mission to make every search experience fast, relevant, and intuitive. We’re looking for a Product Owner to lead the vision and delivery of our Search Tech capabilities, from algorithm tuning and ranking strategies to search UI and personalised results.

Join us as a Product Owner and take full ownership of our Search Tech stack, driving its roadmap, architecture, and impact across the organisation. You’ll be instrumental in shaping the platform’s roadmap, driving architectural decisions, and ensuring it meets the needs of multiple product teams and customer journeys. Your focus will be on enabling seamless, intelligent, and high-performing search capabilities that help users find exactly what they need, when they need it..

You’ll also play a key role in our strategic RFP process to identify and implement a best-in-class search solution for Screwfix, helping shape the future of our technology stack and customer experience.

At Screwfix, we believe happy, fulfilled colleagues create a stronger business. That’s why we’ve built a workplace that works for you- combining flexibility, inclusivity, and sustainability with opportunities to thrive.

Work-Life Balance:

Enjoy the best of both worlds: Our hybrid working offering includes face-to-face collaboration at our welcoming Head Office and flexible hours to fit life’s priorities, whether it’s the school run or personal time.

Belonging & Growth:

From day one, you’ll feel part of a team that values your voice and supports your growth. We’re proud to champion diversity because we know unique perspectives make us stronger. Whether starting out or looking for your next step, you’ll thrive here

Sustainability That Matters:

We’re committed to creating a better future, taking bold steps to reduce carbon emissions, use sustainable packaging, and innovate for a greener world. Sustainability drives everything we do, and we’re proud to make a real impact for our planet and future generations.

Join Screwfix and discover a workplace where you can belong, grow, and help build a more sustainable future.

Responsibilities

• Engages stakeholders through gaining critical input to understand priorities and dependencies.
• Creates the value stream road map and vision for business area based on business and IT requirements.
• Works collaboratively with external 3rd parties and other Kingfisher/Screwfix teams to plan, determine, prioritise implementation of solutions.
• Gather input, own and manage the backlog and prioritises these in a clear roadmap, in conjunction with stakeholders.
• Work with business teams to define the proposition & proposal behind the features - documents respective assumptions and suggests a scope for the minimal viable proposition (MVP).
• Agrees and tracks key metrics with stakeholders to measure output and delivery results against objectives.
• Leads ongoing refinement effort to make sure each team has work prepared for the next sprint, ahead of existing sprint delivery. Adjusts scope where necessary based on sprints outputs.
• Works with teams and Delivery Lead on planning product releases, ensuring key stakeholders are engaged and delivery is planned and in alignment with other business priorities.
• Works closely with Solutions Architect to align product and the technical vision.

Qualifications

• Analytical with confident IT literacy and PC skills
• Project management experience of IT related change/delivery within logistics
• Strong team player who uses initiative and diplomacy when liaising with internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of agile working practices - desirable
• Strong influencing and facilitation skills
• Strong networking and team working ability across all work levels.
• Able to build, engage, lead and deliver using robust project methodology

At Screwfix, Your Wellbeing Comes First:

We’re dedicated to helping you thrive at work and at home. With a fantastic range of benefits, opportunities for self-development, and an annual discretionary bonus of up to 20%, we put your wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

Your Wellbeing, Our Priority:

Health Support: Employee assistant programme, access to wellness resources such as PepTalk, discounted cash health plans and gym memberships.

Financial Wellbeing:Flexible pay, savings, and financial coaching through Wagestream, up to 14% employer pension contributions and life cover of up to 4 x salary. Up to 20% discretionary bonus.

Everyday Perks: 20% staff discount at Screwfix and B&Q, discounts at hundreds of retailers via Hapi app and Cycle to Work scheme.

Opportunities to Grow: We believe in self-development and creating space for you to thrive. With access to training, career growth, and support networks, we’ll help you build a brighter future.

We believe in equity for all. Please let us know at [e-mail] if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

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