Product Owner

Product Owner

Posted 1 week ago by iXceed Solutions

Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom

Summary: The role of Product Owner with LIMS expertise involves managing product delivery within a leading Digital Farming initiative for Syngenta Crop Protection. The candidate will prioritize the product backlog, collaborate with stakeholders, and oversee software development in Agile environments. This position requires strong communication skills and a focus on driving product enhancements aligned with business objectives. The contract duration is between 6 to 12 months, based in London with a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and prioritize the product backlog to ensure alignment with business goals and user needs.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, refine, and document detailed product requirements and user stories.
  • Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and development teams.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Oversee the development and delivery of software solutions, ensuring high-value feature delivery.
  • Monitor product performance metrics and continuously drive product improvements and enhancements.
  • Contribute to product roadmap planning and strategic product discussions.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices related to Digital Farming and LIMS platforms.
  • Ensure timely resolution of end-user issues and inquiries.
  • Prepare clear documentation, training materials, and knowledge base articles to support user adoption.
  • Capture and communicate user feedback effectively to relevant teams and stakeholders.
  • Support testing and validation activities for system updates and enhancements.

Key Skills:

  • 10+ years of overall IT experience.
  • Strong experience working as a Product Owner in Agile environments.
  • Hands-on experience with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems).
  • Proven experience managing product backlogs and stakeholder communication.
  • Experience working with cross-functional development and business teams.
  • Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills.
  • Experience within Agriculture, Crop Protection, Life Sciences, or Digital Farming domains is preferred.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Product Owner with LIMS

Location: London, UK (Hybrid)

Contract Duration: 6-12 Months

Lead Consultant – Digital Farming / Product Owner (LIMS)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Product Owner with LIMS expertise to join a leading Digital Farming initiative for Syngenta Crop Protection. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing product delivery in Agile environments, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, and driving software/product enhancements aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and prioritize the product backlog to ensure alignment with business goals and user needs.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, refine, and document detailed product requirements and user stories.
  • Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and development teams.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Oversee the development and delivery of software solutions, ensuring high-value feature delivery.
  • Monitor product performance metrics and continuously drive product improvements and enhancements.
  • Contribute to product roadmap planning and strategic product discussions.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices related to Digital Farming and LIMS platforms.
  • Ensure timely resolution of end-user issues and inquiries.
  • Prepare clear documentation, training materials, and knowledge base articles to support user adoption.
  • Capture and communicate user feedback effectively to relevant teams and stakeholders.
  • Support testing and validation activities for system updates and enhancements.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 10+ years of overall IT experience.
  • Strong experience working as a Product Owner in Agile environments.
  • Hands-on experience with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems).
  • Proven experience managing product backlogs and stakeholder communication.
  • Experience working with cross-functional development and business teams.
  • Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills.
  • Experience within Agriculture, Crop Protection, Life Sciences, or Digital Farming domains is preferred.