Product Owner

Product Owner
London based
Inside IR35
Long term contract

The ideal candidate would have worked within the transport industry before.

We are seeking an experienced Product Owner to guide the development of data-driven solutions within an agile environment. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, prioritizing requirements, and ensuring products are delivered effectively and efficiently.

Knowledge Requirements:
- Agile Development: Comprehensive understanding of Scrum and agile principles, with a proactive approach to learning and adaptation.
- Data Management Expertise: Strong working knowledge of business intelligence, data warehousing, data modeling, and big data practices (essential).
- Software Development Insight: Hands-on experience in software development and delivery processes.
- Qualifications: Product Ownership certification is an advantage, alongside a relevant degree in technology, computer science, or an equivalent technical qualification.
- Agile Tool: Proficiency in agile planning, backlog, and tracking tools (e.g., Team Foundation Server).
- Legislative Awareness: Familiarity with pertinent national and international legislation in the Government/Public Sector IT domain, including the Data Protection Act, EU Procurement Directives, and the Freedom of Information Act, with a strong understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements in customer information processing.

 Skills Requirements:
- Collaborative Problem-Solver: Able to address and communicate issues effectively within teams, applying technical knowledge collaboratively.
- Influential Team Player: Capable of influencing both team members and specialist peers, as well as business stakeholders, particularly in setting priorities and acceptance criteria that impact project success.
- Effective Multi-Tasker: Adept at managing multiple complex activities such as requirements gathering, interviewing, backlog refinement, prioritization, and acceptance management.
- Strong Communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical details clearly to non-technical stakeholders and explain business value to technical audiences.
- Systems Analysis Proficiency: Skilled in systems analysis essential for data warehouse and analytics solution construction.

Experience Requirements:
- Proven Product Ownership: Substantial experience in a Product Owner or Product Manager role within an agile development team.
- Product Delivery: Successful track record in delivering products within categories similar to TfL offerings.
- Adaptability in Dynamic Environments: Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and deliver high-quality results within time and budget constraints.
- Public Transport Sector Experience: Knowledge of the public transport industry (both operational and non-operational) is desirable.
- Requirements Management: Extensive experience in requirements elicitation, analysis, documentation, and validation, ideally within a data warehousing context involving data manipulation and reporting.

This role is suited to a driven Product Owner with strong data management knowledge and a commitment to agile delivery, capable of steering products that deliver real business value.