JOB DESCRIPTION
Location - Bristol
In this position, you'll be based in the Bristol office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex.
We give you a world of potential
Computershare have a very exciting opportunity for a Product Owner to join our team in Bristol.
Why is this role exciting when there are so many other Product Owner positions in the market? Well, there are a few things that make this role stand out:
- You will be joining a global business during an ambitious global Digital Transformation Programme.
- You will be embarking on a journey where you will continue to develop professionally as you influence the experiences of customers, clients and our own employees through the delivery of digital applications using leading-edge technology, shaping the future of technology and innovation at Computershare.
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Interested? Keep on reading to find out a bit more about what you'll be doing, and the type of person that we're looking for.
A role you will love
As one of our Product Owners, you will be the voice of our customer within our squads and will be responsible for capturing and prioritising the backlog in order to ensure that the correct product features and functionality are delivered and maintained throughout the product lifecycle.
Maximizing the business value of the product and building strong relationships with stakeholders, both technical and business, to ensure that the product roadmap supports the business and technical strategy will be a critical part of this role. You will need to develop a deep understanding of the product and associated applications, the business areas which leverage the product and the wider market forces driving the business.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Communicate effectively with a variety of technical and non-technical audiences to share knowledge and complex ideas; provide updates; influence; challenge; and take on feedback.
- Clearly translate complex business and technical problems to stakeholders.
- Support the Squad in defining sprint goals, working collaboratively as a part of the Squad to execute and review the Sprint, continually improving ways of working to maximise value
- Be the voice of the customer - understand and align the product to the operations' business strategy managing a Product Backlog and Roadmap from initial request through to release that is continually evolving to reflect business value.
- Use agile practices to stay responsive to business needs and to deliver value incrementally - find innovative ways to solve problems and to shape the delivery.
What will you bring to the role?
As you've probably gathered by now, we are looking for an innovative and detail-oriented person with a real passion for Product Ownership. We are looking for a natural mentor and leader, who has the ability to build and manage excellent relationships with all of our stakeholders and technology teams to deliver exceptional products.
With this role being global and a key part of our team, we are looking for someone with product ownership experience in complex environments such as, banking, consulting, asset management, brokering, issuer services, customer service and/or contact centres.
Other key skills required for the role include:
- Significant experience liaising with stakeholders to understand needs, propose solutions and translate these for other members of the Squad.
- Experience in agile requirements techniques including Personas, Story Mapping, Product Roadmaps, Backlog Management, etc.
- Experience of Agile software development - working in a team-oriented and collaborative environment, encouraging the adoption and continuous improvement of practices.
- Excellent analytical and research skills with the ability to collect and analyse complex material and data and present it in accessible formats.
- Certification as a Product Owner or equivalent is desirable.
If this sounds like just the role you've been looking for, be sure to apply today!
Rewards designed for you
Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.
Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.
Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you'll receive a company contribution as well.
Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future.
And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub.
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ABOUT US
A company to be proud of
We're a global leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it's more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.
A diverse and inclusive place to work
At Computershare we value diversity and welcome applications from everyone, believing that an equal and inclusive culture is key to excellent results. One of the greatest advantages for our organisation is the talent and diversity of our people and we strive to ensure all our employees have an equal opportunity to contribute their ideas, bring their personality to their work and showcase their skills. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit computershare.com/access for further information.
Computershare is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our Technology Services team is a place where new ideas and approaches are welcomed, and every individual is equipped and empowered to create change. We're a rapidly evolving and diverse global business and there is always something to learn, opportunities to explore and a broad range of career paths to progress along.