Product Owner

Tandemdesign; Kettering; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing digital software company in Kettering is seeking an experienced Product Owner to shape and deliver critical applications. You will collaborate with teams to ensure user needs are met, while documenting and presenting proposals for enhancements. The ideal candidate has expertise in digital solutions and project management methodologies. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including flexible working hours and personal pension plan.

Benefits

Annual leave (25-30 days)

Life assurance

Group personal pension plan

Income protection

Free onsite parking

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Several years experience in business change, analysis, or similar roles in a commercial environment.
• Strong knowledge of current and emerging analytical techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build strong working relationships across the organisation.
• Act as Product Owner for core applications.
• Develop a thorough understanding of business functions.
• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Coordinate project activities to ensure effective delivery.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Business change analysis

Written and verbal communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Visio

Digital solutions

Cloud technologies

Web platforms

CMS and API integrations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visio

Job description

Location

Kettering (NN16)

Salary

£45,000 £55,000 per annum

Hours

37.5 per week

About the Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Product Owner to join a growing Digital Software team. This role is instrumental in shaping and delivering business-critical applications, working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure products meet the needs of users and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong working relationships across the organisation, supporting digital initiatives and ensuring a consistent approach to product delivery.
• Act as Product Owner for core applications owning the vision, roadmap, and functionality while gathering requirements from key stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with users and customers, ensuring a digital-first, customer-focused experience.
• Produce Business Requirements and Specifications, conduct interviews, facilitate workshops, and document outcomes.
• Develop a thorough understanding of business functions, existing systems, and operational processes to support improvements and future design.
• Document as-is and to-be processes, preparing proposals for review within project cycles.
• Present proposals and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Produce Feasibility Studies and gap analyses to support informed decision-making.
• Compare solution designs against requirements and identify priority gaps.
• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT), preparing plans and supporting users through test execution.
• Assist with user training, preparing materials and supporting the rollout and adoption of new systems.
• Coordinate project activities and resources to ensure effective and timely delivery using established tools and methodologies.

About You – Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of current and emerging analytical techniques.
• Several years experience in business change, analysis, or similar roles in a commercial environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Logical, analytical, and structured approach to problem-solving.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Visio.
• Experience with digital solutions, cloud technologies, web platforms, CMS, and API integrations.

Desirable

• PRINCE2 project management experience.
• Agile/SCRUM experience.
• Exposure to AWS, Azure, or other cloud technologies.

Benefits

• 2530 days annual leave (service-related).
• Life assurance.
• Group personal pension plan.
• Income protection.
• Free onsite parking.
• Flexible working hours.

Closing Date

5th December 2025