Job Title: Reward & Benefit IT Product Owner Location: Preston. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Circa £70,000 What you'll be doing: This role will be accountable for the technical vision and execution within the product and capability to proactively create ongoing results, you will lead delivery squads in a DevOps environment to achieve results and break down and prioritise Epics features and stories to deliver value You will play a critical role in ensuring the organization's HR processes are efficiently supported and optimised through technology, to drive effective compensation, rewards, and benefits strategies, enhancing/ supporting the overall employee experience, whilst maintaining data integrity controls within Success Factors Partnering with the Service, Process Owners and Centre of Excellence to collaboratively materialise cost-saving opportunities through process efficiency and automation and best practice across industry Proactively seeking simplification with UX at the forefront of all development, standardisation and efficiencies on process and tools, and in effect facilitating process expertise within teams and getting buy in from key stakeholders to implement change Supports the Centre of Excellence and Global Process Owners to effectively crystallise proposed business outcomes through clear business case and scope development, whilst driving relative prioritisation. The role will develop Technology Roadmaps which is supported by the Function and Service Your skills and experiences: Essential: Previous technical/ functional in-depth experience on enterprise systems such as Success Factors or HCM products (Employee Lifecycle), Compensation Management, Recognition and Appreciation, Employee Engagement and Benefits Administration and relevant Success Factor modules Deep knowledge of Back-office Processes and good working knowledge of integrated systems Experience on analysis of process, data and systems overlay to ascertain inefficiencies and propose change A thorough understanding of ITSM process and best practice Knowledge of development life cycle of software Sound understanding of AGILE/ SCRUM in practice Desirable: A good record in working with senior customers, business leaders and senior supplier stakeholders building relationships on the foundations of trust, openness, good communications and honesty Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Shared Services Team: The Reward & Benefit IT Product Owner will work closely with HR stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors to ensure the successful deployment and ongoing management of the Success Factors Rewards and Benefits platform. This role will be critical in ensuring our organisation's rewards and benefits offerings align with business goals and foster employee satisfaction. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 29th November 2024