Technical Product Owner

JD Sports Fashion Plc; Bury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Product Owner to lead the integration of eCommerce solutions. This role involves collaborating with diverse teams to ensure that technical solutions align with business objectives. You will manage SaaS platforms, oversee project deliveries, and facilitate communication among stakeholders. The company values innovation and customer focus, offering a dynamic environment where you can thrive. Join a team committed to operational excellence and growth in the digital landscape of retail, and take your career to the next level.

Benefits

Staff discount on qualifying purchases

Discounted gym memberships

Personal development opportunities

Access to apprenticeships and qualifications

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in technical product ownership within retail.
• Ability to gather requirements and write clear user stories.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical solutions meet business and customer goals.
• Manage work items in JIRA for development and testing teams.

Skills

Technical Product Ownership

eCommerce Experience

Requirements Gathering

JIRA Management

Risk Assessment

Excellent Communication

Tools

Shopify Tech Stack

JIRA

Job description

JD Sports - Head Office, Warwick House, Bury, Bury, United Kingdom Req #91

17 April 2025

Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors, and Gyms, with colleagues working across various retail fascias in many markets globally.

JD Sports Fashion Plc, listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1996 and a FTSE100 company since 2019, continues to grow both in the UK and internationally.

Our goal is to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To achieve this, we seek individuals who are committed to our strategic goals of being people-led, innovative, and customer-focused, while delivering operational excellence and exploring new growth areas.

JD is undertaking a digital re-platform initiative involving MACH, EDA, and new SaaS providers, focusing on re-architecting our platforms to enable integration and development of bespoke, scalable, and secure technology solutions.

As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in your domain, you will be a key team member responsible for the operation and integration of specific eCommerce or Order Management capabilities, including technical ownership of the domain and third-party SaaS integrations.

You will collaborate proactively with other teams and third-party providers. Our TPOs and Principal Software Engineers will be vital to the success of our digital technology re-platform and future strategy.

Daily responsibilities include managing your domain's SaaS platforms and configurations, overseeing business projects, small changes, support issues, and ensuring modernization and compliance initiatives align with business and technology priorities. You will work closely with Product and Program Managers, Scrum Masters, BAs, TPO counterparts, engineers, and various operational teams.

You will coordinate the scheduling of digital engineering activities and releases, and produce status and success reports for stakeholders.

Job Title – Technical Product Owner

Working hours – 40

What You'll Be Doing:

1. Ensuring technical solutions meet business and customer goals, including SaaS platforms and integrations.
2. Ensuring designs meet customer and business needs throughout the product lifecycle.
3. Collaborating with teams to plan, prioritize, and support roadmaps and backlogs, following iterative delivery approaches.
4. Managing work items in JIRA for development and testing teams.
5. Assessing and managing risks to ensure timely delivery of solutions and changes.

What We're Looking For:

1. Hands-on experience in technical product ownership within retail, especially in digital/eCommerce sectors.
2. Experience with the Shopify tech stack.
3. Ability to gather requirements and write clear, concise user stories.
4. Skill in scheduling multiple development activities with internal and external stakeholders.
5. Ability to identify issues or risks quickly and accurately.
6. Solutions-oriented mindset to mitigate risks and set stakeholder expectations.
7. Excellent communication skills, confident in presenting to diverse audiences.

The Company:

The JD Group is a leading omnichannel retailer with over 90,000 colleagues, 4,500 stores, and operations in over 36 countries.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

Join us to help achieve our strategic goals of being a people-first, digital leader, and customer-focused organization, emphasizing operational excellence and growth.

Our employee benefits include:

• Staff discount on qualifying purchases.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Personal development and learning opportunities.
• Access to apprenticeships and qualifications.

Interested?

If interested, please press the Apply Now button. Due to high application volumes, if you do not hear within two weeks, consider your application unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We appreciate our colleagues' efforts and offer benefits such as staff discounts and development opportunities.