Lead Product Owner

Job Description

About the Role We’re looking for a Lead Product Owner with a genuine passion for Digital. The Lead Product Owner will take ownership of the Digital product portfolio and be accountable for the products evolution, performance and success measurements.There will be a requirement to lead the team of Product Owners; and drive the creation, ownership and maintenance of compelling insight driven, customer centered product roadmaps which meet end user, business and client requirements. The role will drive continuous improvement and successful iterative change as an output from the Scrum teams. Focusing on enhanced commercial performance and ensuring consistent best practice and approach within the team is key.It is essential there is a strong advocacy of the end user, whilst also understanding the context of the wider business and industry and the client need. The Lead Product Owner and the team will be responsible for the creation, ownership and management of the product backlog - driving the priorities and vision of the various products. Understanding the full product portfolio inside out is essential in the accountability for identifying opportunities, efficiency gain, and risks across the product set. About You The Lead Product Owner will be heavily experienced in best Product Ownership practise within the Digital space, with a desire to challenge and investigate to achieve efficient and effective outcomes whilst actively contributing to the drive of product success.The role requires exceptional organisation and drive a high standard of output for yourself and team, with the ability to be a great people manager; representing and advocating Product Ownership, and owning the Digital Product Portfolio within the organisation.It is key that the Lead Product Owner proactively develops a strong and deep knowledge of the organisation, end users and client base, as well as understanding technical concepts and approach.It’s required that this role ensures clear, well-informed and focused presentation of output to key stakeholders and clients at varying levels with the ability to confidently articulate. Given the nature of the role, it’s essential to develop strong working relationships and gain buy-in to the product vision. Excellent communication is key, with an ability to be self-motivated, with a positive approach to being a team player and advocating these qualities within the Product Owner team. About Us Newcastle Strategic Solutions is the UK’s leading savings management platform and one of the North East’s most established and successful FinTechs! We provide savings management and technology services for new challenger banks and established providers across the UK. Our work has earned us an enviable reputation in the market as the best at what we do.The ever-growing Digital and IT teams are friendly and fast-paced place to work. Whilst playing a key role in delivery of the overarching IT and Digital strategies, a strong Product Ownership discipline is integral to drive the vision of our Digital product set. We are investing in an innovative, creative, customer centred Digital team, in which challenging the boundaries is essential.For full details along with a comprehensive breakdown of what we’re looking for, please download the role profile.In addition to joining a great team within a truly local organisation, our colleagues also benefit from:

30 days holiday allowance + bank holidays

Aviva private medical insurance with Digital GP

Corporate bonus scheme

Working from home supplement upon joining and monthly allowance thereafter

Subsidised event tickets

Generous pension scheme

Performance-related pay

Volunteering days

Flexible working hours

The health, well-being and safety of our colleagues and candidates during this challenging time is paramount. With this in mind, we have refreshed our approach to recruitment and have outlined a new process of remote selection and on boarding. Upon starting a new role with us, we will ensure you are equipped with the correct tools and technologies to enable you to do your best work remotely. Longer-term, our focus remains on driving a culture of flexibility and encouraging colleagues to maintain a healthy work/life balance through flexible working arrangements.