Product Owner

Technical Product Owner | Product Owner | Technical Business Analyst | Business Analyst

Crewe | £40,000-£50,000 per annum | Full-time | Permanent | Office Based

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced Technical Product Owner to join a well-established software development business based in Crewe.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Technical Product Owner, Product Owner, Business Analyst, Technical Business Analyst or Senior Business Analyst to join a growing software development company where you'll play a key role in delivering innovative software solutions.

Working closely with an established external client and an experienced software development team, you'll take ownership of gathering, analysing and translating business requirements into clear functional specifications. Acting as the bridge between stakeholders and developers, you'll ensure software solutions are delivered efficiently, accurately and in line with business objectives.

Key Duties

• Gather, analyse and document business requirements from clients and key stakeholders.
• Lead discovery workshops and requirements-gathering sessions to understand business needs.
• Translate business requirements into detailed functional specifications and user stories.
• Work closely with software developers to ensure technical requirements are fully understood and deliverable.
• Develop a strong understanding of the existing software platform, systems and functionality.
• Use SQL and data analysis to investigate system behaviour and support solution design.
• Act as the primary liaison between clients, business stakeholders and the software development team.
• Challenge, refine and validate requirements to ensure the most effective software solution is delivered.
• Support the delivery of new software features, enhancements, integrations and reporting solutions.
• Assist with defining acceptance criteria, user acceptance testing (UAT) and quality assurance activities.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal development teams and external clients.
• Manage client communication relating to software requirements, functionality and project delivery.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Technical Product Owner, Product Owner, Business Analyst, Technical Business Analyst or Senior Business Analyst within a software development or technology environment.
• Proven experience gathering, analysing and documenting complex business requirements.
• Experience producing detailed functional specifications, user stories or technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience working within Agile, Scrum or similar software development methodologies.
• Good SQL knowledge and experience analysing data.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills.
• Ability to challenge requirements constructively and identify the true business need.
• Confident working closely with software developers and technical teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000-£50,000 per annum.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Office-based role in Crewe.
• Opportunity to join an established software development business.
• Work on long-term software development projects with an established client base.
• Genuine ownership and influence over product development and business requirements.
• Collaborative and supportive development team.
• Ongoing career development within a growing technology business.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Technical Product Owner, Product Owner, Technical Business Analyst, Business Analyst, Systems Analyst or Senior Business Analyst looking for your next software development opportunity in Crewe, apply today with your up-to-date CV or contact Acorn by Synergie for more information.

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