Product Owner

The Product Owner (PO) is a key member of the agile delivery team, responsible for defining and prioritizing product backlog items (stories) to ensure smooth execution of business and customer priorities. The PO balances both functional and technical integrity of the product features or components, ensuring the team delivers maximum value.

In this role, the Product Owner ensures that prioritised backlog items meet user needs and align with the 'Definition of Done.' The PO plays a pivotal role in collaboration, working closely with Product Management, development teams, Architecture, Service Owners, customers, and other key stakeholders to deliver high-quality product outcomes.

This role is a 12 month fixed term contract

Key accountabilities:

• Program Increment (PI) Preparation

• Backlog Ownership and Prioritisation

• User Story & Acceptance Criteria

• Customer Value Ownership

• Team Development & Improvement

• Enabler Work & Technical Decision-Making

• Stakeholder Collaboration & Demos

• Customer Understanding & Exploration

Skills, qualifications, and experience

• Agile Experience

• Product Vision & Communication

• Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Customer Focus & Clarity

• Product & Market Strategy Development

• Risk Management

• Third-Party Collaboration

• Diversity & Inclusion

• Industry & Technical Knowledge

• Presentation Skills

For more information about this role please see the attached role profile.

Pacakge

Salary up to £50,000

· Purpose-driven work in a charity-led organisation connecting people to education and opportunity

· Internal training, mentoring, and access to industry-recognised certifications through our development academies

· Hybrid working model built on trust and flexibility, with a 35-hour week and flexible contracts

· 30 days annual leave, 3 concessionary days over Christmas, bank holidays, and the option to purchase additional leave

· Everyday wellbeing support through Perkbox, offering discounts and wellness tools

· Onsite facilities including a subsidised gym, café, and free parking at our Cheltenham office

· Inclusive culture supported by employee networks, wellbeing champions, and Mental Health First Aiders

· Recognition and reward through our quarterly employee scheme and an ex-gratia bonus for going above and beyond

If you have any questions and would like to find out more about the role before applying please email the Talent Acquisition team via careers@ucas.ac.uk.

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How to apply

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