Product Owner

Main Objectives:

1.         Define and deliver a product roadmap for existing products that aligns with customer/industry need, and set the direction for new product development

2.         Manage the product development relationship with existing technical and data partners (Retail Insight, In Touch, Retail Spotlight), or any new partners, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of service

Skillset Required

In this role the individual must be capable of, and be able to demonstrate experience of:

•           Product leadership – Be able to lead product strategy and development, spanning between technical partners and clients

•           Relationship Management - Building relationships and engagement with all levels of stakeholders up to board level, internally and with technical partners

•           Customer Management – Working with product operations and customer contacts to ensure they’re getting value, gather their needs, and translate those into product requirements

•           Communication – Be able to clearly articulate and communicate with customer, partner, and internal stakeholders

•           Technical product development – Have a good working understanding of product development and leading-edge technology. Proficiency in Agile methodologies and principles.

Responsibilities

•           Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for EPOS analytics SaaS platforms, with a focus on integrating AI, machine learning, and image recognition technologies.

•           Collaborate with stakeholders, including retail FMCG clients, to gather and prioritize product requirements.

•           Develop and maintain a detailed product backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.

•           Work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, data science, and design, to deliver high-quality, innovative products on time.

•           Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform product decisions and identify opportunities for innovation.

•           Act as the primary point of contact for all product-related inquiries and decisions.

•           Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

•           Monitor product performance, analyse user feedback, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

•           Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations relevant to the retail FMCG sector.

Experience Required

To be successful in this role, the individual must have experience:

•           Proven experience in product owner or similar role, preferably in the field of EPOS analytics SaaS platforms.

•           Experience within the FMCG sector, ideally with an FMCG brand, and have a working knowledge of the UK Grocery and Convenience sectors.

•           Experience working and collaborating with external development partners.

•           Extensive experience in the management of product backlogs, through to tracking releases.

•           Experience with product management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello).

•           Experience in integrating AI, machine learning, and image recognition into product development.

•           Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field preferable.