Job type
PermanentLocation
NewportWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Projects & Change ManagementIndustry
Energy, Utilities & MiningPay
£50,000 - £60,000
Product Owner - Permanent - Newport - Hybrid - £50,000 - £60,000pa
Hays are supporting a well-established business in Newport to recruit a permanent Product Owner. The role is hybrid working (2 days on site per week) and the salary range between c£50,000 – c£60,000. In the role, you’ll work in an Agile team supporting the development, implementation and continuous improvement across the internal specialist application stack within the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Support strategic planning and translate business needs into prioritised product backlogs.
- Engage stakeholders across all levels to define requirements and ensure alignment with organisational goals.
- Manage stakeholder communications and maintain transparency throughout delivery.
- Prioritise initiatives based on business value and define MVPs to maximise impact.
- Promote Agile principles, coach teams, and ensure governance and delivery standards are met.
- Act as a subject matter expert, contributing to internal and external forums.
- Lead benefit tracking, deployment decisions, and backlog management using tools like ServiceNow and Azure DevOps.
- Participate in Scrum ceremonies and support issue resolution to meet sprint commitments.
Key Requirements
- SCRUM Certified Product Owner
- 5+ years in an application product-based environment
- Experience working in agile teams
- Experience developing and managing requirements and product backlogs
- Understanding of enterprise application technologies and roadmaps
- Experience resolving complex and conflicting business priorities
- Business Analysis background
- Customer-first mindset
- Agile working and delivery approaches
- Product lifecycle management
- Innovative solution design
- Product ownership and management
- Experience working with Geospatial (GIS) technologies is desirable.
In return, you’ll join an innovative, forward-thinking team within a well-established company based in the South Wales region. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working model, typically spending just two days a week in the office. The salary ranges from £50,000 to £60,000, depending on experience, plus a performance-based bonus and annual pay reviews to ensure your growth is recognised. You’ll also benefit from a generous pension scheme, a comprehensive annual leave package, and the chance to be part of a company that truly values its people.
