Senior Product Owner - Data Platform & Analytics (Hybrid)

Chicago Mercantile Exchange; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Programme

Equity Programme

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Private Medical and Dental coverage

Mental Health Benefit Programme

Group Pension Plan

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Cycle To Work

EV Car Benefit Scheme

Gym Membership

Family Leave

Education Assistance - MBA/Advanced/D…

Ongoing Employee Development Training/

Job summary

CME Group is seeking a Product Owner to lead the UDAP data platform, Looker Core, and analytics environment. You will own the POD backlog, define acceptance criteria, and prioritize work in collaboration with Product Manager, Engineers, and Delivery teams.

You’ll drive value by aligning features with business needs and market opportunities. The role requires strong communication, strategic thinking, and a data-driven approach to governance and cost considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Hands-on experience with data platforms (GCP BigQuery, Looker).
• Strong knowledge of SDLC and agile frameworks (SCRUM/SAFe).
• Ability to translate business needs into a clear product vision.

Responsibilities

• Own and prioritize the Pod backlog, including user stories, enablers, and technical debt.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and define features that drive growth.
• Manage scope and dependencies across Sprint cycles and other PODs.
• Represent business interests during reviews, demos, and PI retrospectives.
• Support cost estimation and non-functional requirements with architects.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Product ownership

Data platform knowledge

Data-driven decision making

SDLC understanding

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field (e.g., Computer Science)

Tools

GCP (BigQuery)

Looker

JIRA/Confluence

Job description

CME Group is seeking a Product Owner to lead the UDAP data platform, Looker Core, and analytics environment. You will own the POD backlog, define acceptance criteria, and prioritize work in collaboration with Product Manager, Engineers, and Delivery teams.

You’ll drive value by aligning features with business needs and market opportunities. The role requires strong communication, strategic thinking, and a data-driven approach to governance and cost considerations.