Senior Product Owner (hybrid)

Job Description

About Us

Leighton: 30+ years and counting. Experienced and agile. Trusted by some of the world’s biggest brands. We develop and deliver custom software. We use technology to make money, save money, create efficiencies, integrate systems, solve problems. To help our customers thrive. We have a pool of talent. To manage projects. Test to high standards. Create user experiences for every type of user. We include, include, include. Our service is personal. We know your name. We can do amazing things with tech. We’ve got the talent. We decide what’s best for our customer together.

Our Values

The Leighton culture defines how we do business and how we interact with our colleagues and customers. It makes us unique and provides us with a competitive advantage

• We act with honesty and truth, always!
• We collaborate to bring our purpose to life in a caring and supportive way
• We nurture our amazing people to be the best version of themselves
• Passionate about what we do, proud of what we achieve
• Our curiosity inspires the amazing

The Role

Are you a dynamic product leader with a passion for innovation and collaboration? At Leighton, we’re seeking a Consultant Product Owner to drive transformative projects for our customers, enhancing customer experiences and optimising operational efficiency.

About the Role:
As a Consultant Product Owner, you’ll work directly with customers and stakeholders to define and execute product strategies, develop roadmaps, and prioritise features. Your role will be instrumental in delivering impactful solutions that align with client objectives and business goals.

You’ll lead the development of:

• Customer-focused systems designed to improve engagement and streamline processes.
• Operational tools and solutions that optimise workflows and provide real-time visibility.

What We’re Looking For:

• A proven ability to drive product innovation and deliver value to customers.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing complex projects while ensuring alignment with client needs and objectives.

If you’re ready to make a tangible impact and thrive in a consultancy role that blends innovation with collaboration, we’d love to connect with you!

Key Responsibilities

• Define and manage the product vision and roadmap for backend-focused solutions in retail technology, for two brand new projects.
• Collaborate closely with key stakeholders, including our customers, developers, UX teams, and delivery leads, to capture and prioritise business requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the development team, providing clear direction on product features, user stories, and priorities.
• Ensure the successful delivery of products by coordinating efforts across cross-functional teams, including .NET engineers, architects, and QA.
• Translate business needs into technical requirements, with a focus on creating high-performance systems leveraging .NET, C#, Azure, and microservices.
• Oversee the integration of new systems with SAP and other client platforms, ensuring seamless operations across the technology stack.
• Continuously assess and incorporate customer and end-user feedback to refine product functionality and usability.
• Work in an Agile environment, managing backlogs, sprint planning, and release timelines.
• Ensure product features are delivered on time and within scope, while maintaining a focus on quality and business value.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Proven experience as a Senior Product Owner or Senior Product Manager in a tech-driven environment, preferably with experience in retail or point-of-sale systems.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working with cross-functional development teams.
• Experience working with .NET/C# and familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and enterprise-level integrations (experience with SAP is a plus).
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience managing products that incorporate AI, IoT, or machine learning technologies is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering high-quality, customer-centric products.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Flexibility to work in a hybrid model, with some office presence required in the Northeast.

Behaviours

• An open and genuine communicator
• Able to take responsibility for your actions
• Always learning and wanting to improve
• Takes responsibility for own development
• Love what you do
• Value and support your team
• Embrace who you are
• Open minded and willing to explore new ideas

What We Offer

We value our team and to attract exceptional people, we offer an excellent package! In 2024 we were recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Tech by Great Place To Work UK, the global authority on workplace culture.

As a Leighton employee you can look forward to:

• A competitive salary this will be dependent on experience.
• A contributory pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
• A flexible approach to working hours
• Continuous personal development, career path and training
• And more....