Lead Product Owner B2B

Job Description

Closing date - 3rd Feb

The Lead Product Owner is accountable for the strategic direction, governance, and value delivery of critical network platforms within the Digital End State Transformation. This role provides leadership across a portfolio of capabilities and products, ensuring they are architected, developed, and operated to meet evolving business needs, security standards, and operational excellence.

Acting as the voice of the product at the enterprise level, the Lead Product Owner defines and drives the product vision, aligning it with transformation goals, technology strategy, and business outcomes. They indirectly lead a team of Supplier Product Owners and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including architecture and business stakeholders to define and deliver a clear product vision, prioritised backlog, and transformation roadmap.

Key responsibilities & accountabilities

• Own the product / platform vision, roadmap and long-term strategy in close alignment with retained architecture function.
• Validate multiple product/platform backlogs with broader product/platform or programme goals.
• Guide supplier PO prioritisation of individual backlogs based on product/platform roadmap which is in turn based on broader business direction and market needs.
• Ensure consistency and integration across different supplier teams / squad outputs.
• Collaborate closely with architecture function to align tactical execution with strategic direction.
• Resolve cross-team dependencies and priorities.
• Act as the link between supplier delivery leads and business stakeholder to ensure delivery aligns to agreed goals of the product/platform.
• Define quarterly goals, what success looks like, KPIS and Metrics to measure targets.
• Business case definition in alignment with supplier, guiding on investment vs benefit.

Who we are

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too. We put our customers first, making life simpler, smoother, and more joyful. With big ambitions and a brilliant team, we’re building a more connected future for everyone.

Our ways of working

We’re a flexible-first organisation, because we know people do their best work when they have choice and clarity. To support meaningful collaboration, we ask everyone to spend at least eight days each month connecting in person.

That doesn’t just mean time in the office, it could be team meetings, offsites, volunteering days, cross-functional projects, or away days - anywhere meaningful collaboration happens. What matters is making those moments purposeful, so when we come together, it really counts.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;

• Proficiency in navigating the complexities of telecom networks
• Proven experience working as a Product/Platform Owner
• Experience using agile tools such as Jira or ADO
• Familiar with assisting Development or Delivery teams
• Working knowledge and experience of the B2B market segment, associated network topologies & capabilities.
• Knowledge of effective product lifecycle management across a complex environment is necessary

The other stuff we are looking for

• Natural problem solver who proactively looks to remove blockers.
• Possess strong leadership skills to inspire, encourage teamwork and motivate others, while working independently and solving problems creatively.
• Demonstrated ability to drive and champion new ways of working while bringing people along with them.

What's in it for you

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a competency based interview.

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.