Web Product Owner

Web Product Owner

Posted 2 weeks ago by Uniperms

£56,535 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Coventry, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The University of Warwick is seeking a Web Product Owner to lead the delivery of its web product vision, acting as a key link between stakeholders, development teams, and end-users. This strategic and hands-on role involves owning the product roadmap, championing user experience, managing the backlog, collaborating across teams, and driving innovation. The position is fixed-term until the end of July 2027, focusing on enhancing the university's digital presence. The ideal candidate will have a background in Digital Media, UX Design, or Marketing, along with proven experience in product ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own the product roadmap – aligning it with the University’s objectives and KPIs to deliver measurable impact.
  • Champion user experience – using data insights, feedback, and testing to continuously refine and optimise website functionality.
  • Prioritise and manage the backlog – ensuring features, fixes, and improvements are clearly defined and delivered in line with business goals.
  • Collaborate across teams – working closely with SEO, UX, marketing, and development to create a seamless, high-performing digital experience.
  • Drive innovation – introducing new tools, processes, and enhancements that keep our web platforms competitive and user-centric.

Key Skills:

  • Degree in Digital Media, UX Design, Marketing, or related field.
  • Proven experience as a Product Owner, ideally with DXP solutions (CMS/CMP/DAM).
  • Strong understanding of agile methodologies and backlog management.
  • Technical knowledge of web technologies and development processes.
  • Ability to make data-driven decisions using analytics and SEO insights.

Salary (Rate): £56,535.00 yearly

City: Coventry

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

The University of Warwick is seeking a Web Product Owner to lead the delivery of our web product vision. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our digital presence. Acting as the key link between business stakeholders, development teams, and end-users, you will define and deliver a product vision that transforms how audiences interact with our websites. Please note the role is fixed term until end of July 2027

This is a strategic and hands-on role where you will:

  • Own the product roadmap – aligning it with the University’s objectives and KPIs to deliver measurable impact.
  • Champion user experience – using data insights, feedback, and testing to continuously refine and optimise website functionality.
  • Prioritise and manage the backlog – ensuring features, fixes, and improvements are clearly defined and delivered in line with business goals.
  • Collaborate across teams – working closely with SEO, UX, marketing, and development to create a seamless, high-performing digital experience.
  • Drive innovation – introducing new tools, processes, and enhancements that keep our web platforms competitive and user-centric.

You’ll be at the heart of a dynamic, agile environment, influencing decisions and ensuring that every digital interaction reflects the University’s brand, values, and strategic ambitions.

What we’re looking for:

  • Degree in Digital Media, UX Design, Marketing, or related field.
  • Proven experience as a Product Owner, ideally with DXP solutions (CMS/CMP/DAM).
  • Strong understanding of agile methodologies and backlog management.
  • Technical knowledge of web technologies and development processes.
  • Ability to make data-driven decisions using analytics and SEO insights.

Join The University of Warwick and play a pivotal role in shaping a world-class digital experience for our diverse audiences.