SAP ERP Specialist Information Technology · Guildford

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL); Guildford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company located in Guildford is seeking a Technical Product Owner. In this role, you will bridge business needs and technical teams, manage product roadmaps, and ensure successful product delivery aligned with business goals. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Computing and experience in Agile/Scrum environments. Strong communication skills are vital for success in this collaborative role that prioritizes technical excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Systems, or related field.
• Experience as a Product Owner in technical product development.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills for conveying technical concepts.
• Deep technical knowledge in software development or architecture.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the technical product vision and strategy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document technical requirements.
• Develop and maintain a technical roadmap prioritizing features.
• Work with cross-functional teams on product development.
• Plan and coordinate technical product releases.

Skills

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Software development

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Product management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related Computing field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

SAP ERP Specialist

*This role sits inside IR35

As a Technical Product Owner at SSTL, you will serve as the bridge between our business stakeholders and the technical (in-house/3rd party) development teams.

You will be responsible for defining and prioritizing technical requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and driving the successful delivery of technical products and solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the technical product vision and strategy in alignment with the overall business goals.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to gather and document technical requirements, ensuring a deep understanding of their needs and priorities.
• Develop and maintain a technical roadmap, prioritizing features, enhancements, and technical debt based on business value and technical feasibility.
• Make informed decisions about feature prioritization, balancing business needs, technical complexity, and resource constraints.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, architects, quality assurance, and DevOps, to ensure effective and efficient product development.
• Plan and coordinate technical product releases, defining release goals, feature scope, and timelines.
• Define and validate technical acceptance criteria to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable, and scalable solutions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including user stories, feature specifications, and technical diagrams.
• Establish a feedback loop with business stakeholders to gather feedback on technical solutions and use it to drive improvements.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry best practices to identify opportunities for innovation and optimisation.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks that may impact the successful delivery of the product.

To Qualify for the Role

• Bachelor's degree in a related Computing field (Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Systems, Applied Computing, or similar).
• Experience as a Product Owner or similar role in technical product development.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Deep technical knowledge and experience in software development, architecture, or related areas.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Experience with product management and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• A passion for technology and a keen interest in staying updated on emerging tech trends.

Key Skills

• Exposure to modern OS (e.g. Windows & Linux)
• Developing and supporting IT tools in a business environment.
• An understanding of Software Development processes (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, RUP) and associated software development lifecycle challenges.
• User engagement—translating business needs into viable solution design.
• Experience leading ERP implementations – (SAP4/HANA).

Additional Beneficial Knowledge

• Web Application development (e.g. HTML5, JavaScript, ASP.NET MVC, Entity Framework/ORM)
• SaaS/Cloud based technologies
• General scripting/programming resources for IT (e.g. C#, Python, SQL, PowerShell, XML, Tcl/Tk)

Key Stakeholders

• SSTL IT Leadership team
• IT Security
• IT Infrastructure
• IT Helpdesk
• IT Service Delivery
• Finance
• Project Controls
• Manufacturing & Operations
• Other Functional areas of the SSTL business

Location

SSTL prides itself on being a super flexible company. The role is based in Guildford.