Product Owner - Vision

Logistics UK; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Logistics UK seeks a proactive Product Owner to lead the enhancement of their Vision system within the logistics industry. This role focuses on delivering innovative solutions through collaboration with technical teams while ensuring stakeholder engagement and a strong understanding of logistics operations. Join to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, shaping the future of logistics solutions.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Health Cash Plan and Private Medical Insurance

Flexible and remote working arrangements

Two paid days off for charity or volunteering

Various learning and development opportunities

Award scheme for outstanding employees

Life Assurance Scheme

Qualifications

• Product development, Product Ownership, or project management experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Understanding of logistics operations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and enhancement of the Vision system.
• Collaborate with teams to translate business needs into solutions.
• Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and facilitate smooth deployments.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solver

Analytical Mindset

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Are you passionate about product development and technology? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where you can lead innovation and drive efficiency? Logistics UK is looking for a proactive and driven Product Owner to take ownership of our Vision system and help shape the future of logistics solutions.

Why Join Logistics UK?

At Logistics UK, we are at the heart of the UK's transport and logistics industry, ensuring smooth operations for thousands of businesses. As a Product Owner, you will work with our talented technical teams and key stakeholders to enhance and support our Vision system, a critical tool for logistics management. If you’re eager to make an impact, this is the role for you!

Logistics UK, formerly the Freight Transport Association is one of the biggest business groups in the UK, representing the entire industry with members from the road, rail, sea, and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods.

An effective supply chain is vital to Keep Britain Trading, directly impacting over 7 million people employed in making, selling and moving the goods that affect everyone everywhere. With Brexit, technology and other disruptive forces driving changes in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK PLC.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and enhancement of our Vision system, ensuring all features are efficiently tested and meet business needs.
• Collaborate with developers, testers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into innovative solutions.
• Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and ensure smooth deployment of new features.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand challenges, identify requirements, and maximise the return on investment.
• Provide product knowledge and technical support to internal teams.
• Develop user surveys, training materials, and release notes to educate customers and staff.
• Organise focus groups and gather insights to inform future product developments.
• Deliver outstanding customer service by ensuring seamless integration and usability.

• Experience: Product development, Product Ownership, or project management.
• Technical Know-How: Working with developers, delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Communication: Strong stakeholder engagement, excellent presentation skills, and the ability to translate requirements into actionable solutions.
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of logistics operations, drivers’ hours rules, vehicle maintenance, training, and compliance.
• Problem Solver: Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and a knack for process improvement.
• Passion & Drive: Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and eager to learn and innovate.

We value our employees and offer a wide range of benefits recognising that no two employees are the same – everyone has different preferences and needs that change over time.

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Christmas Working Arrangement for extra days off during the festive period
• Health Cash Plan for all employees and Private Medical Insurance for managers
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Enhanced Family Leave policy
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Two paid days off per year for charity or volunteering work
• Various learning and development opportunities
• Range of pension schemes
• Award scheme to recognise outstanding employees
• Life Assurance Scheme for peace of mind