Senior Product Owner

Senior Product Owner - Data & Analytics (Contract)Are you an experienced Product Owner with a passion for data and analytics? We are seeking a Senior Product Owner to join our team on a hybrid basis to drive the success of a high-impact project. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, balancing complex requirements and agile methodologies to deliver outstanding results.Role Overview:As the Senior Product Owner, you will be accountable for defining and maintaining the product backlog, gathering and refining requirements, and ensuring our Data & Analytics Development Team is well-equipped to deliver high-quality solutions. This role demands excellent communication skills, as you will be liaising between technical teams and stakeholders to ensure project goals align with business needs.Key Responsibilities:Develop and manage the product backlog, ensuring epics and features meet ready criteria and are prioritized for efficient development.Collaborate with data scientists, BI architects, and stakeholders to gather requirements, transforming these into actionable user stories.Maintain a continuous flow of work for development teams, ensuring consistency and alignment with the overall project roadmap.Facilitate regular refinement sessions and ensure all features meet quality standards, including acceptance criteria and INVEST principles.Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, addressing technical questions and resolving scope and prioritization issues.Identify risks and manage dependencies across teams, maintaining alignment with project milestones.Essential Skills & Experience:Proven experience as a Senior Product Owner (3+ years), ideally in a data and analytics environment.Strong background in agile methodologies, backlog development, and stakeholder management.Excellent skills in translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.Experience in managing complex data and analytics products, ideally using the Azure tech stack.Ability to balance multiple demands, prioritize effectively, and maintain the product backlog to a high standard.Demonstrated ability to assess and improve product processes for optimal development flow.Location: Hybrid working model with two days per week in our London office.Contract Details:Full-time (5 days per week), initially for 12 months with a potential extension.This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Product Owner looking to lead a high-visibility project within a collaborative team. If you're ready to make an impact in data and analytics, apply today! I.T. & Communications