Job Description As a Product Owner, you will be responsible for defining and prioritizing the product roadmap to support our central services function. You will act as a bridge between teams such as People Services and Finance and the development teams, ensuring that our products meet user needs, align with our business objectives and that 3rd party platforms are integrated with the rest of our systems. Your role will involve collaborating with stakeholders, gathering requirements, and overseeing the product lifecycle from conception to launch.This is a hybrid role where you will be required to be in the Milton Keynes office during the week. Your key responsibilities will include: Collaborate closely with the People Service, Finance and other teams to understand their challenges & gather objectives Define and maintain a clear product strategy and roadmap that aligns with broader business goals and customer needs Gather and document epics, features. Create user stories and prioritize the backlog Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring that information is clear, concise, and relevant Work with cross-functional teams including engineers, delivery managers, project managers, 3rd party vendors to deliver high-quality products Ensure that products meet user experience standards and business strategies Measure success and adjust priorities as needed to achieve strategic objectives Conduct user research, market research and competitive analysis to inform product decisions Analyse product performance metrics and user feedback to drive continuous improvement Facilitate product demos and user acceptance testing activities Support various agile ceremonies, such as backlog refinement, sprint planning, retrospectives? Serve as a liaison between stakeholders and technical resources The ideal candidate will have the following skills: Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering high-quality solutions Excellent oral and written communication skills Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical information in a condensed manner to various stakeholders verbally and in writing Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment Demonstrated facilitation and influencing skills to drive decision making among stakeholders with diverse perspectives and priorities Ability to operate at all levels within the organisation as well as with external stakeholders Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously Ability to lead a team and encourage the team to meet and exceed goals and targets Able to take pragmatic decisions to move forward with an eye for short/medium/long term outcomes We are looking for someone who has the following education and experience: Preferably educated to graduate level with a bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, or a related field Proven experience working as a product owner or similar role Experience in HR and Finance tools (e.g. Workday, Sun,…) Strong understanding of agile methodologies and product management practices Knowledge of agile planning tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence) Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.CF00601