Product Owner

**Duties/ Responsibilities:**

_Key Responsibilities:_

• **Product Backlog Management:** Prioritise and maintain the product backlog, ensuring alignment with both business goals and the product roadmap.
• **User Story Development:** Define clear, concise, and actionable user stories, ensuring they bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• **Collaborate with Stakeholders:** Work closely with internal teams to ensure the product backlog is aligned with the overarching business strategy.
• **Product Analytics:** Track product performance, gather insights, and use data to inform product development decisions and future improvements.
• **Ongoing Product Support:** Assess the priority of bug fixes and feature requests, ensuring swift resolution and continuous product improvement.
• **Mentorship:** Provide guidance and support to junior team members, promoting a collaborative and nurturing environment.
• **Foster Team Cohesion:** Cultivate a positive, communicative, and supportive team atmosphere to encourage collaboration and shared success

**Key qualifications for this role are:**

• **Education:** A relevant degree.
• **Experience:** Industry experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role.
• **Analytical Mindset:** Strong problem-solving skills, with a creative and innovative approach to challenges.
• **Interest in AI & Technology:** Passionate about the latest advancements in AI, software development, and technology

**Team and communication:**

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to think outside the box and adapt to changing circumstances with flexibility and creativity.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments, fostering a collaborative team dynamic.

**In addition to the above, a couple of 'nice to haves' are:**

• **STEM Degree:** A background in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics is advantageous.
• **Data analysis:** Proficiency in using analytics tools or similar to gather insights and drive decisions.
• **Python code:** An ability to read, write, run, and understand basic Python scripts would be a plus.
• **Help with product support:** Assist in addressing product-related queries and issues, providing support to ensure a seamless user experience.

_This position is a 4-day-per-week on-site role in Exeter - remote working not possible._

**Benefits:**

We value enthusiasm and loyalty. We’ve implemented an EMI scheme in the company - this is a discretionary scheme, for which employees become eligible after a year with us.

_Quality of life is in our DNA - as well as a friendly and stimulating working environment, we offer a range of additional benefits including:_

• 4-day working week
• Beautiful offices - part of an energetic co-working community (Generator Hub) on Exeter’s vibrant quay
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) scheme
• BUPA private health care (via salary sacrifice)

#### To register your interest in this position, email your C.V. and covering letter to [email protected] and quote the job reference humber: 333.