Product Owner

Netcompany is one of the fastest growing technology companies in the UK, recognised for disrupting the marketplace and helping to transform the IT sector. We deliver IT Transformation and Delivery services to some of the most well-known organisations in the UK and can count 18% of the FTSE 100 as clients, delivering services across several different sectors.

Netcompany have ambitious growth plans for the next few years and will continue to win and deliver multi-million-pound projects, offering a fantastic opportunity for all members of staff to grow with us and carve out a challenging, successful and rewarding career

We are seeking a driven and collaborative Product Owner to lead the transition of a key government programme delivering digital services that support Policing, Law Enforcement, and Public Safety. This role sits at the heart of our digital transformation and offers the opportunity to shape services that genuinely make a difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the transition from programme-based delivery to a sustainable Product Lifecycle Management model.
• Own and shape the end-to-end customer journey, ensuring seamless and efficient live service experiences.
• Drive adoption of a Product-Centric Approach across programme workstreams, treating programme outputs as customer requirements.
• Work closely with the Programme Manager to align programme delivery with strategic and tactical product objectives.
• Engage and influence stakeholders across the organisation, balancing business, technical, and customer needs.
• Provide line management, coaching, and mentoring to a team delivering Product Lifecycle Management.
• Establish effective feedback loops to continuously improve products and services post-programme.

Key Skills

• Demonstrable experience and qualifications as a Product Owner.
• Extensive hands-on experience in product-centric delivery and the ability to facilitate the transition from Programme to product lifecycle management,
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels.
• Solid understanding of project and Agile methodologies, including Product-Centric Approach, Scrum, sprint ceremonies, and backlog management, while considering accessibility and GDPR requirements.
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects using project‑management techniques including planning, dependency management, risk management, and issue resolution through to Product Lifecycle Management.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non‑technical audiences and present to / influence senior leaders.

• Degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline (e.g. Digital, Technology, Business, or Product Management).
• Agile certification (e.g. Scrum Product Owner, SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager, or equivalent).
• Project or programme management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, or equivalent experience).
• Evidence of continuous professional development in Product Owner/ Management or digital delivery.

Desirable

• Experience working within government, public sector, or regulated environments.
• Experience supporting or delivering digital services related to Policing, Law Enforcement, or Public Safety.
• Proven experience mentoring or developing product capability within teams.
• Experience operating within large, multi-workstream programmes.
• Familiarity with service management and live service support models.

Netcompany Academy

Through our Netcompany Academy, we offer a diverse range of courses, seminars and certifications carefully curated to support your development. As you advance in your career, the Academy tailors its offerings to enhance your managerial skills, deepen your understanding of methodologies, hone your leadership abilities, and fine-tune your strategic acumen. 

As you progress through the content, you’ll naturally take on more responsibility and network with your peers.

Essentials

• Must be willing to do UK based travel for projects.
• Must hold an active UK Security Clearance

Benefits include

• 25 days’ holiday
• Private Medical Health care via Vitality
• Pension contribution, Life Assurance
• Professional certifications supported as part of learning and development.
• A range of retail discounts to enhance your lifestyle, encompassing restaurants, supermarkets, travel, leisure activities and health and well-being services.
• Access to our Employee Resource Groups, our groups represent diverse backgrounds and provide a platform for colleagues to connect, learn, and support one another.

Company information

Join Netcompany, where we proudly hold the 5th position on the esteemed UK Top 50 Best Places to Work in the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards for 2024.

At Netcompany, we pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit and our capacity for doing things differently. Our culture is built on fostering low bureaucracy, emphasizing high agility and promoting flexibility, enabling everyone to contribute their best.

Our journey began in the UK with the acquisition of Hunter Macdonald in 2017. As one of Northern Europe's most accomplished IT companies, we have expanded our headcount globally to 7400+ employees and have offices in UK, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Holland and Vietnam.

Netcompany is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process for anyone wishing to apply for a job with us.  We operate a Disability Confident Interview Scheme which means that we offer guaranteed interviews to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a role. Applicants are asked to opt in, so please let us know if you wish your application to be considered under this scheme.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or extra support during the recruitment process, please contact us at reasonableadjustments@netcompany.com.

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