Technical Product Owner

NiCE; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NICE-FLEX hybrid model (2 days in the;

2 days office, 3 days remote per week

Job summary

NiCE is expanding its development team to deliver state-of-the-art public safety solutions. You will own the Product Plan, derive a prioritised backlog, and translate requirements with Architects and Product Managers into actionable backlog items for the development team.

You’ll work closely with R&D to justify new features, create user stories, and stay engaged with the team daily, while supporting cross-functional groups like Support and Professional Services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with STEM focus.
• Solid understanding of software development and Agile delivery.
• Ability to communicate across levels, from execs to engineers.
• Fast learner with ability to self-educate on new tech (Azure/cloud).
• Strong multitasking and prioritisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the Product Plan driven from the Roadmap and coordinate with Product Managers.
• Create a prioritised backlog from high-level requirements.
• Collaborate with NICE Architects and Product Managers on goals and requirements.
• Review technical docs and ensure adequate product documentation.
• Support Product Manager in developing user scenarios for technical users.
• Work with R&D to explain motivations behind new requirements.
• Own and groom user stories; be available daily for team questions.
• Prioritise technical requirements and communicate trade-offs.
• Provide support to Customer Support, Professional Services, Pre‑sales and Training as needed.

Skills

Multitasking

Technical understanding

Agile delivery

Communication

English proficiency

Back-end development

Azure knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM/CS/Engineering

MBA

Tools

Azure

Job description

At NiCE, we don’t limit our challenges. We challenge our limits. Always. We’re ambitious. We’re game changers. And we play to win. We set the highest standards and execute beyond them. And if you’re like us, we can offer you the ultimate career opportunity that will light a fire within you.

Position: Technical Product Owner

Location: Hedge End, Hampshire

So, what’s the role all about?

Here at NiCE Public Safety, we develop state of the art solutions for the Public Safety market, bringing together voice, video and screen recording, playback and analysis for Security customers worldwide.

We are currently expanding our development team to allow us to continue to develop an exciting product that enables Police forces worldwide to keep up with the increasing demands of managing growing amounts of digital evidence.

How will you make an impact?

• You own the Product Plan, driven from the Product roadmap, created by the Product Managers
• You create a prioritised backlog based on High Level product requirements
• You work closely with NICE Architects and Product Managers to clearly describe business goals and customer requirements into product backlog items
• Assess and review technical documentation and ensure the development team create appropriate levels of product documentation
• You support the Product Manager in development of user scenarios for technical users
• You work closely with R&D to:
• Explain the motivation and the customer needs behind a new requirement
• Own and Groom (create and explain) the User stories
• Be there daily for the team for any questions & feedback
• Understand and prioritise technical requirements
• You are:
• Somebody who’s comfortable getting into a detailed technical discussion with our team of software developers
• Happy to work on back-end solutions (e.g. software running as Windows Services)
• You provide support to Customer Support, Professional Services, Technical Pre-sales teams and Training where required

Have you got what it takes?

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline/STEM subject, preferably Computer Science or Engineering, MBA
• Ability to multitask and prioritise work
• Ability to understand technical solutions, experience of software development
• Ability to understand the big picture and translate it to detailed needs
• Experience working in an Agile delivery methodology organisation
• Communicating effectively at all levels, from executive management to individual contributor
• Excellent English verbal and writing communication skills
• Fast learner with ability to educate her/himself on relevant technologies e.g. Azure / Cloud-based services
• Ability to remain focused and calm under pressure
• Great interpersonal skills

You will have an advantage if you also have:

• A growing knowledge of AI tools, technologies and processes
• Ability to work successfully with clients and business partners directly
• Experience of working with Azure technologies
• An appreciation of Next Generation (NG) emergency services
• Experience in writing Technical Systems/Solutions Documentation
• Experience of systems software
• Breaking down complex market requirements into secure, scalable, and resilient system designs (this will come from candidates with a Systems/Architect background)

What’s in it for you?

Learn More About The Benefits At NICE

Join an ever-growing, market-disrupting, global company where the teams - comprised of the best of the best - work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment! As the market leader, every day at NICE is a chance to learn and grow, and there are endless internal career opportunities across multiple roles, disciplines, domains, and locations. If you are passionate, innovative, and excited to constantly raise the bar, you may just be our next NICEr!

Enjoy NICE-FLEX!

At NICE, we work according to the NICE-FLEX hybrid model, which enables maximum flexibility: 2 days working from the office and 3 days of remote work, each week. Naturally, office days focus on face-to-face meetings, where teamwork and collaborative thinking generate innovation, new ideas, and a vibrant, interactive atmosphere.

Requisition ID: 11829

Role Type: Individual Contributor

About NiCE

NICELtd. (NASDAQ: NICE)software products are used by 25,000+ global businesses, including 85 of the Fortune 100 corporations, to deliver extraordinary customer experiences,fight financial crimeand ensure public safety.Every day, NiCE software managesmore than120 million customer interactions and monitors3+billion financial transactions.

Known as an innovation powerhouse that excels in AI, cloud and digital, NiCE is consistently recognized as the market leader in its domains, with over 8,500 employees across 30+ countries.

NiCE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, neurotype, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.