Product Owner (Business Solutions)

Company Description

We are looking for a Product Owner and you will be a focal point for the strategic delivery of our Enterprise Business Solutions roadmaps, helping the business to convert strategic roadmaps into defined product requirements and drive customer value for our business.

The Product Owner reports to the Head of Product Delivery in the Business Solutions Team, with no direct management responsibilities. This role works within a multidisciplinary team within an enterprise technology matrix-managed context, delivering value for a range of business stakeholders.

This is a home based position and so we are therefore open to candidates based across the UK.

So, who are we? 

We are Reach Plc, you might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it. We are home to the UK and Ireland’s most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK!, to our regional titles such as the Liverpool Echo, BirminghamLive and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people. We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human. 

Oh, and we should probably also mention that with a monthly readership of 47 million people, Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK. At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

In the role, you will take on the critical task of building product roadmaps, prioritizing and managing delivery backlogs, ensuring that we align with the Reach strategy, support stakeholder outcomes and maximize business value. 

The day-to-day responsibilities also include active engagement with business stakeholders and delivery partners. Whether it’s stand-ups, retrospectives, or planning meetings, you will be contributing and guiding the process, ensuring everyone we deliver satisfies our users’ requirements and delivers real value to the business.

One of the standout contributions will be your ability to spot opportunities for enhancing existing products. By gathering insights and feedback from internal colleagues and delivery partners, you will find ways to drive improvements. You will also have a keen eye for innovation, identifying new product opportunities that align with internal business roadmaps and leveraging emerging applications and technologies.

Your analytical skills will shine as you dissect the product development process, always on the lookout for improvements based on valuable feedback from internal teams and third-party delivery partners. Driven by a commitment to continual learning, you’ll consistently expand your knowledge of the business and its products, aiming to provide unparalleled support and insight.

Qualifications

The Ideal candidate

This opportunity has capacity for growth, so you may come in as a more junior product owner and, through on the job experience, coaching and formal training, become more senior within the role.

The ideal candidate will come from a background as a Business Analyst or Project Manager or having worked within a project environment, looking to transition into a Product Owner role. While having experience in the news and media sector would be advantageous, it is not a strict requirement.

Experience in a business-facing support role, dealing with internal stakeholders, is essential. You should also be familiar with working in a matrix-managed delivery environment, coordinating with both internal stakeholders and external delivery partners.

A solid understanding of product management, project management, and engineering management applications is important. Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Miro, and Trello would be particularly beneficial.

There are no specific qualifications required for this role; however, any certifications or training related to product or scrum methodologies would be considered an asset.

Additional Information

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

• Help saving for your retirement – join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days’ holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day – an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave – including maternity, paternity and adoption – and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan – free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• As one of the UK’s top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support – including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
• Awesome career opportunities – you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We are also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

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