Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Sheffield , UK
Summary: The Scenario Test Product Owner role is focused on enhancing Operational Resilience within the Technology sector of a bank. The position involves driving the integration of scenario testing into the operational model, defining roadmaps, and transitioning from manual processes to strategic tooling. The role requires collaboration with stakeholders to ensure effective scenario testing and adherence to mandatory procedures. This is a contract position inside IR35, with a duration until November 2026 and a high chance of extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure Technology and CTOi are Embedded within the ORCC Scenario Testing Operating Model
- Be Technology's representative at any ORCC Scenario Test forums
- Digest the strategic scenario testing strategy and drive the embedding into technology
- Define the roadmap for Scenario Testing (including any tooling, standards, process and procedures) factoring in requirements from regulatory updates, enhancements and users
- Drive the banks Digital Transformation journey within technology, to transition from manual paper based test exercises to strategic tooling which delivers Lifecycle Management workflow for test selection, support and outcomes, as well as execution and simulation tooling
- Working with delivery partners and stakeholders within the bank to ensure scenario testing continues to function smoothly, and that tooling delivers to the agreed strategy and drive business benefit
- Adhere to Operational Resilience Mandatory Procedures and Operating Instructions
- Feedback technology requirements, and raise issues, back into the central team
Key Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to assess and articulate the business value of features and functions
- Skilled in developing and maintaining a prioritised requirements pipeline aligned with strategic roadmaps
- Strong communication, presentation, and leadership capabilities
- Advanced analytical thinking and problem-solving expertise
- Proficient in balancing and managing competing stakeholder interests
- Experience as a product owner and knowledge of Operational Resilience within financial institutions and relevant regulatory frameworks considered advantageous
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Sheffield
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Job Title: Scenario Test Product Owner
Location: Ideally Sheffield (Also open to Leeds, Edinburgh, Birmingham)
WFH Split: 3 days onsite, 2 days WFH
Type: Inside IR35 Contract
Duration: Until November 2026 initially - High chance of extension
Job Description: The Scenario Test Product Owner role sits within the Tech Ops Res suite of products to support the embedding and enhancement of
Operational Resilience across Technology bank wide.
The role will be responsible for driving the following outcomes:
- Ensure Technology and CTOi are Embedded within the ORCC Scenario Testing Operating Model
- Be Technology's representative at any ORCC Scenario Test forums
- Digest the strategic scenario testing strategy and drive the embedding into technology
- Define the roadmap for Scenario Testing (including any tooling, standards, process and procedures) factoring in requirements from regulatory updates, enhancements and users.
- Drive the banks Digital Transformation journey within technology, to transition from manual paper based test exercises to strategic tooling which delivers Lifecycle Management workflow for test selection, support and outcomes, as well as execution and simulation tooling.
- Working with delivery partners and stakeholders within the bank to ensure scenario testing continues to function smoothly, and that tooling delivers to the agreed strategy and drive business benefit.
- Adhere to Operational Resilience Mandatory Procedures and Operating Instructions
- Feedback technology requirements, and raise issues, back into the central team
Skills/Experience:
- Demonstrated ability to assess and articulate the business value of features and functions
- Skilled in developing and maintaining a prioritised requirements pipeline aligned with strategic roadmaps
- Strong communication, presentation, and leadership capabilities
- Advanced analytical thinking and problem-solving expertise
- Proficient in balancing and managing competing stakeholder interests
- Experience as a product owner and knowledge of Operational Resilience within financial institutions and relevant regulatory frameworks considered advantageous
Location
London, UK
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