Job description
My software consultancy client are looking for Product Owners, with a background in Software Development or Business Analysis. Not all consultancy roles are the same, and this company are user-focused and outcome-based with a real-world impact that can be used by a huge variety of people. The consultancy focusses on working with the government and public sector to complete the most innovative projects, in some of the most exciting areas.
As a Product Owner, you will be responsible for establishing working relationships with a range of stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of business priorities and to support the delivery of business value. You will have an analytical and technical mindset and your day-to-day would involve analysing data to recommend service improvements and make informed decisions. You will report into the Head of Product and work as part of a scrum team and support the team in delivery.
You must be commercially focussed, as you will also be responsible of driving the company's future growth by identifying innovative and profitable solutions that will result in additional opportunities.
Here are some key requirements for the Product Owner:
- Must have Product Owner experience in a commercial or technical environment.
- Developed products from scratch and obsessed with improving and optimizing a product.
- Negotiation skills, and not afraid to challenge customer's decision.
- Demonstrable experience of delivering as part of an agile team.
- Excellent communication, listening, written and verbal skills.
- Any experience with team management will be excellent as you will be responsible for leading a SCRUM team of Business Analysts.
- Previously demonstrated experience working in external client-facing roles.
This role can offer a fully remote position, although, our client is looking for someone who will flexible and can work away from home when needed, for up to two days a week.
If you are interested in this role, or would like an informal introductory chat, please feel free to message me (Maiko Dizon) or to apply below!