External Product Owner

Grant Thornton UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

More than you expected

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax, and advisory firms, made up of some 76,000 in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion, and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.

The Digital Audit Team showcases the power of current and emerging technology to generate a new source of pride in audit as a discipline. We listen to the needs of the practice and support auditors as they learn future-fit skills and develop their confidence in new ways of working.

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares; we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Product Owner for external digital products taking a pivotal role, responsible for managing and coordinating the relationship with external digital audit strategic suppliers (such as Inflo), enhancing both the current and future use of these products by the audit practice. In this position, you will be instrumental in driving the implementation of these products and leading the transition to a digital-first approach. The Product Owner will work closely with others in the Digital Audit Team, the external product team, and other stakeholders to ensure the delivery of ongoing digital transformation.

A look into the role

As a Product Owner for external digital products, you will:

1. Lead the transformation to a digital-first approach by working with the external product providers to ensure they meet the evolving user needs.
2. Own the end-to-end lifecycle of specific external products within our product suite.
3. Develop proficiency in the use of these products and platforms, and engage with the audit practice, to enable you to lead the transition to a digital-first approach.
4. Lead in measuring the success of contracts, troubleshooting issues, and involvement with procurement processes.
5. Work with key stakeholders to drive and maximize the adoption of external digital audit products within the practice while establishing appropriate governance on their use to ensure quality and risk are effectively managed.
6. Establish a culture where engagement teams proactively seek assistance from the Digital Audit Team in the use of these external digital products, driven by the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of our solutions.

You will also, where appropriate, collaborate with key contacts throughout the Grant Thornton International (GTIL) network to share knowledge, skills, and best practices to enable us to enhance our digital offering both locally and globally.

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as an Associate Director, the minimum criteria you’ll need is to be driven and determined to find solutions to audit challenges. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box; we’ll help you develop along the way.

1. Proven experience working as a product owner, particularly in the implementation of digital solutions within an audit or similar professional services environment.
2. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and work with stakeholders at various levels of the organization and externally.
3. Strong leadership abilities, with a track record of driving digital transformation initiatives and fostering a culture of digital enablement.
4. In-depth knowledge of Agile processes and principles.
5. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
6. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people; we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues, helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realize their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter; that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right for the firm, our clients, our people, and themselves. It’s how it should be.

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