Product Owner - Outside IR35 - Active SC or BPSS required
Role Purpose
The Data Product Owner is accountable for maximising the business value of one or more data products, treating data as a product with clearly defined consumers, measurable value, and agreed service levels.
They act as the primary bridge between business stakeholders and delivery teams, owning the product vision, backlog prioritisation, and ongoing performance of each data product across its lifecycle. Each data product has a clearly identified owner who is commercially and operationally responsible for its success.
Key Responsibilities
Product Vision & Strategy
Define and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap for assigned data products, aligned to business outcomes and strategic priorities.
Ensure each data product is valuable, usable, feasible, and viable for its intended consumers.
Act as the accountable owner for the success (or failure) of the data product in delivering measurable business value.
Stakeholder Management
Serve as the primary point of contact for business stakeholders, data consumers, and delivery teams.
Translate business needs into clear, prioritised product requirements and outcome-focused objectives.
Balance competing stakeholder demands while maintaining focus on agreed product goals.
Backlog Ownership & Prioritisation
Own and prioritise the product backlog, ensuring delivery teams are consistently working on the highest-value initiatives.
Define user stories and acceptance criteria with a strong emphasis on consumer value, usability, and fitness for purpose.
Make informed trade-offs between scope, quality, time, and cost.
Data Product Delivery Agreements & SLAs
Define, own, and maintain Data Product Delivery Agreements, including SLAs covering data quality, timeliness, availability, and reliability.
Agree and track non-functional requirements such as refresh frequency, data retention, and recovery expectations.
Ensure consumers clearly understand intended use, limitations, and notice-of-change commitments.
Value Measurement & Performance Monitoring
Define success metrics and value measures for each data product, including usage, engagement, and business impact.
Monitor product performance and data quality, initiating corrective action where standards are not met.
Regularly review product value and make evidence-based decisions on enhancement, maintenance, or retirement.
Data Quality, Ethics & Compliance
Ensure data products meet agreed data quality thresholds and are trusted for decision-making.
Embed regulatory, privacy, and ethical considerations into product design and ongoing operation.
Act as a steward for responsible data use within the product domain.
Required Experience & Skills
Essential
Proven experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role within a data, analytics, or platform environment.
Strong understanding of data and analytics concepts, including data products, data quality, and analytics use cases.
Demonstrated experience owning and prioritising backlogs and working with cross-functional delivery teams.
To apply for this role please submit your CV or contact Dillon Blackburn on (phone number removed) or at (url removed).
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