Group IT Product Owner – Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Earnmodes; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Life Insurance

KiwiSaver

Parental Leave Top-Up

Training & Development

Retail Discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan in New Zealand is seeking a Product Owner who will partner with manufacturing, supply chain and operations teams to discover opportunities, shape solutions and turn ideas into measurable outcomes.

You'll lead discovery, manage the product backlog and work with designers, engineers and delivery specialists to bring ideas to life, while balancing business value and user needs in Agile or hybrid delivery environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in product ownership, business analysis or digital transformation connecting operational needs with technology solutions.
• Understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, construction or industrial operations and practical challenges in these environments.
• Strong curiosity and problem-solving skills to uncover the real problem to be solved.
• Confidence engaging with people at all levels, from frontline teams to business leaders and technical specialists.
• Experience translating complex business needs into clear priorities and actionable work in Agile or hybrid delivery.

Responsibilities

• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain and operational teams to understand how work happens, uncover challenges and identify value opportunities.
• Shape and communicate product direction, translating business needs into clear priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Lead discovery activities, facilitate conversations and challenge assumptions to ensure we solve the right problems.
• Own and prioritise the product backlog, balancing business value, user needs, technical considerations and delivery capacity.
• Collaborate with delivery teams, designers, engineers and technical specialists to bring ideas to life and drive adoption.
• Use feedback and product performance data to guide decisions and improve products.

Skills

Product ownership

Business analysis

Digital transformation

Manufacturing operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile / hybrid delivery

Stakeholder management

Job description

Job Description

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Build digital products that make a real difference to how we work, make and deliver.

At Fulton Hogan, technology isn’t just about systems and software. It’s about helping our people work smarter, safer and more effectively – whether they’re on a construction site, in a manufacturing plant, managing materials or keeping our supply chains moving.

We’re looking for a Product Owner who is curious about how things work, passionate about solving real problems and motivated by seeing their products make a measurable difference.

You’ll work at the intersection of people, business and technology, partnering with operational teams, designers, engineers and delivery specialists to discover opportunities, shape solutions and turn ideas into meaningful outcomes.

What makes this opportunity particularly interesting is the world you’ll be working in. From manufacturing and materials to logistics and supply chain operations, you’ll get close to the processes, people and decisions that keep our business moving. You’ll need to understand the realities of these environments, challenge assumptions and find practical ways technology can make work simpler, safer and more productive.

This isn’t simply a role about managing a backlog or delivering features. It’s an opportunity to help shape a product’s direction, make informed trade-offs and build digital solutions that people genuinely value.

We’re building a modern, collaborative Product Ownership practice where curiosity, evidence, accountability and continuous learning matter. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to that journey while developing your own product craft alongside a growing community of practitioners.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Partner with our manufacturing, supply chain and operational teams to understand how work really happens, uncover challenges and identify opportunities to create value.
• Shape and communicate product direction, turning business needs and operational insights into clear priorities, practical solutions and measurable outcomes.
• Lead discovery activities, facilitate conversations and challenge assumptions to make sure we’re solving the right problems before committing to solutions.
• Own and prioritise the product backlog, balancing business value, user needs, technical considerations and delivery capacity.
• Work alongside delivery teams, designers, engineers and technical specialists to bring ideas to life, support successful delivery and encourage adoption.
• Use feedback, operational insights and product performance to guide decisions, continuously improve our products and demonstrate the difference they’re making.

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

• Experience in product ownership, business analysis, digital transformation or a similar role connecting operational needs with technology solutions.
• An understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, construction or industrial operations, and an appreciation of the practical challenges faced by people working in these environments.
• Strong curiosity and problem-solving skills, with the ability to get beneath the surface of a request and understand the real problem to be solved.
• Confidence engaging with people at all levels, from frontline operational teams to business leaders and technical specialists, building trust and bringing different perspectives together.
• Experience translating complex business needs into clear priorities, requirements and actionable work, ideally within Agile or hybrid delivery environments.
• Sound judgement, a collaborative mindset and the confidence to make recommendations, navigate competing priorities and challenge thinking constructively.

You don’t need to have worked with every technology we use. We’re particularly interested in people who combine a genuine understanding of operational environments with curiosity, product thinking and the drive to make things better.

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits

• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.
• Parental leave top up payment with additional return to work support.
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Ko wai mātou | About us

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is about more than what we deliver. It’s how we show up, how we back each other, and how we keep moving forward together. We’re a flat, friendly team where ideas matter more than titles, and where you’ll have the chance to grow, try new things, and make a real impact.

We take the work seriously, not ourselves. That means a relaxed, human culture day to day, and high standards when it counts. If you want to work on meaningful products with people who are practical, supportive, and up for a challenge, this could be your next move.

Source: Company Career page