Product Owner

Product Owner

Location: Wigan or Manchester - Hybrid

Simpson Booth is delighted to exclusively support our leading energy infrastructure client with the recruitment of a Product Owner for their metering and asset management business. Our client is a UK-based energy infrastructure and services business that supports the country’s transition toward smarter, more efficient energy systems. The group provides end-to-end solutions across asset management, operational delivery, and data-driven services, partnering with major utilities and energy providers nationwide

Job Purpose

As a Product Owner you will lead the development and enhancement of the company’s proprietary asset tracking and billing systems. You will define business requirements and work closely with Commercial, Finance, and IT teams to ensure technology solutions meet operational needs and strategic objectives.

This is a senior and high-visibility role, responsible for shaping future operational systems and ensuring products deliver measurable value to both the business and its customers. You’ll bring strong analytical skills, stakeholder management experience, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the product vision in alignment with business goals and transformation initiatives.
• Develop long-term product roadmaps reflecting market trends and emerging technologies.
• Represent business users, ensuring their needs and benefits are central to product decisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Drive business transformation by analysing processes and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Lead Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) and manage a detailed product backlog.
• Ensure compliance with quality, data protection, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee rollout plans, including user training and implementation support.
• Monitor product performance, gather feedback, and drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to refine product strategies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in business analysis (Desirable).

Knowledge

• SQL Server Management Studio
• Knowledge of the UK energy industry (Desirable).
• PowerApps or similar low-code platforms (Desirable).

Experience

• Proven experience in change or transformation roles within large or complex projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and business analysis skills.
• Experience in Agile environments and using tools such as Microsoft DevOps.
• Familiarity with data analysis, business process modelling, and UAT.
• Understanding of data security and confidentiality practices.

Technical & Behavioural Skills

• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage workload independently and work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Flexible, detail-oriented, and able to prioritise under pressure.
• High level of accuracy and commitment to quality outcomes.