Product Owner

Product Owner
Stoke on Trent – Hybrid working arrangements but must be local to the office.
Permanent, full time (35 hours per week Monday – Friday) £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.

Company Overview
Our client is a leading organisation formed over 20 years ago, providing a range of digital software solutions to a specialist industry sector. They are award-winning and have a strong market share within their sector. As part of their business model, they also operate a marketing agency specialising in PPC / SEO and digital marketing for their clients.

Role Overview
Due to continued growth and development within their strategic plans, they are looking to expand with a new Product Owner. The role of the Product Owner oversees the whole product lifecycle for both new product development (NPD) and existing products. You will work to understand the customers' and markets' requirements, what solutions are practical and valuable to pursue, and what development is needed to help achieve the vision, mission, and goals.

Key Duties To Include:

1. Maintain a continuous view of the products' performance and review them throughout their lifecycle to help the client maintain a market-leading position.
2. Take an active role in idea generation and managing the idea backlog to prioritise activities that help achieve our vision, mission, and purpose.
3. Oversee the new product development (NPD) process, and work closely as part of the wider Product Team, to ensure we are delivering projects of value that meet the agreed requirements.
4. Work with the wider Product Team to support the rollout of new releases to deliver a smooth and successful product launch.
5. Build relationships and manage the flow of communication around products.

Minimum Requirements:

1. At least 3 years' experience in a Product Owner role.
2. Experience managing product development and delivery of B2B SaaS products.
3. Understanding of Agile Methodologies.
4. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
6. Able to maintain professional and respectful relationships in challenging situations.
7. Comfortable communicating with stakeholders (internal and external, including customers and third parties) both in person and via phone/ Teams/ email.
8. Experience managing product rollouts from ideas through to launch.
9. Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects concurrently.
10. Ability to gather information and understand the key points to help scope out the requirements and needs of a new product.
11. Customer-oriented with a passion for delivering solutions.
12. Willingness to learn and undertake training as required.

Additional Qualifications:

1. Jira experience.
2. PO/ PM qualification and/or Agile certification.
3. Experience of coaching and developing the knowledge of others.
4. Automotive industry experience – particularly used car dealerships.
5. Domain knowledge.

Company Culture and Benefits:
In return, the company offers a relaxed but supportive working environment. Hybrid working options and a culture that encourages working from their office! They are a values-driven organisation that often treats the whole office to lunch! Competitive salaries, enhanced holiday packages, medical plans, and endless training and development opportunities are provided.

This is an incredible opportunity for anyone looking to join a fantastic, values-based employer who genuinely cares about their people. To find out more information, call Safer Hand Solutions and ask for Jo Glover, or apply today to be considered for the role. Please note, Safer Hand Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client, and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact applicants who have been successfully shortlisted, but may contact you regarding any other suitable vacancies.