Description We are looking for an experienced Product Owner to join our growing Developments team on a 12 month FTC (mat cover) The Developments team are a key part of our eCommerce function, implementing, testing and building on the user experience of our website and App Plus managing the requirements of our partnered brands and the overall content of our website The Next websites are pretty good (at least we think so) but we’re always striving to make them even better. This role is for someone who shares our vision and who has the enthusiasm and drive to help us move things forward. The role Working within the eCommerce team as a Product Owner, you will be responsible for driving digital roadmaps across a mix of online projects. From defining MVPs and user stories, to commercially detailing project success metrics and KPIs before go live. What else is involved? Fundamentally, you will take ownership of multiple projects, detailing delivery plans, capturing key project milestones and dependencies Working closely with both business and systems teams to coordinate a phased approach, delivering value at pace and learnings early on in the project lifecycle. Communicate with internal stakeholders to understand the needs of the business and translate into detailed requirements, considering potential risks attached to suggestions you have made. Shape project success criteria and KPIs, alongside written documentation to support your work and present to stakeholders when necessary. Understanding customer needs through feedback and analysis, ensuring that data is at the heart of all decisions. Implement key Agile / SCRUM ceremonies, representing your project and be the key driver in enabling the development teams to progress. You’ll be doing all this from our Leicestershire Head Office on a hybrid basis. Our offices are inspiring, yes. But we understand that life happens. So, we’re big on making sure your work, works for you which is why we offer flexible working. Fully remote working not available. Bring your energy. Play to your strengths. Make things bigger and better than before. Let’s Take It On. So if you’re an experienced Product Owner with experience of working within the eCommerce / Retail sector, have worked in Agile environments and working with Agile / SCRUM methodologies, have exceptional communication skills and the ability to present to a range of audiences whilst building and maintaining strong relationships with all levels of stakeholders, this is the place for you - and your career The benefits We’ll discuss more of what you’ll get when you work for NEXT at interview, but here’s an overview of what you can expect: Competitive salary range Profit–related bonus Contributions into a pension scheme Life assurance Sharesave scheme, which allows you to invest in NEXT and claim your share of our success A newly refurbished subsidised restaurant and bar On-site nursery (salary sacrifice scheme) in Leicester Staff shop Juice bar and coffee shop Free parking on-site, including car sharing Free company bus service to and from Leicester city centre and other areas 25% staff discount on most NEXT products – either in our stores or delivered directly to your desk National and local discounts on goods and services A digital GP healthcare service & more