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15d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Product
  • Leeds

AI generated summary

  • You must measure business objectives, possess strong technical analysis skills, and facilitate communication between business and tech teams.
  • You will manage product backlogs, prioritize user stories, guide the squad, participate in ceremonies, communicate progress, and ensure alignment with the product roadmap and delivery goals.

Requirements

  • Ability to measure and track attainment of committed business objectives
  • Strong technical analysis skills, with a deep understanding of system integrations
  • Experience with technology and ability to facilitate communication between other business and technology teams (e.g., other Squads)

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for Product Management within a Squad and oversees all the work developed across all the members of the Squad (which may be smaller)
  • Responsible for analysis and writing of user stories for the squad, as well as supports ART level analysis and refinement of Features where required
  • Prioritises stories and defines Sprint backlog and goals for a Squad.
  • Guides Story creation and prioritises stories during PI Planning, and accepts stories and linked Features, by acting on the customer's behalf during the PI
  • Works closely with the Squad to provide guidance, provide insight and give feedback quickly, while also being responsible for final decisions on product functionality
  • Sets the overall priorities for the Squad backlog, in alignment with the product roadmap for the Agile Release Train.
  • Oversees progress against Sprint backlog, to ensure work and priorities are in line with ART Product Roadmap, strategy & goals
  • Communicates progress to peers and relevant stakeholders
  • Works with the Squad members to define Story requirements and definition
  • Participates in Squad level ceremonies e.g., Backlog Refinement, Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Demo.
  • Participates in ART-level ceremonies (e.g., PI Planning, PO sync)
  • Works closely with the Scrum Master to ensure that delivery is on track, and manage any prioritisation trade-offs that may need to be made during delivery

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of a Product Owner at Sky?

The main responsibility of a Product Owner at Sky is to set the overall product priorities for a Team, manage user stories, and ensure alignment with the product roadmap and objectives of the Agile Release Train (ART).

What skills are required for the Product Owner role?

Candidates should have strong technical analysis skills, a deep understanding of system integrations, and the ability to facilitate communication between business and technology teams.

What does the Squad structure look like?

The Squad consists of members who collaborate on product development, with the Product Owner overseeing all work and guiding the team towards meeting defined goals and objectives.

Are there any specific ceremonies the Product Owner participates in?

Yes, the Product Owner participates in both Squad-level ceremonies (such as Backlog Refinement, Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, and Sprint Demo) and ART-level ceremonies (like PI Planning and PO sync).

What is the overall goal of the Product Owner in terms of product development?

The overall goal of the Product Owner is to prioritize the Squad backlog in alignment with the product roadmap and ensure that work is progressing according to strategic objectives and goals.

What kind of support does Sky provide for employee health?

Sky provides private healthcare as part of the employee rewards package.

How does Sky view diversity and inclusion in their hiring process?

Sky is a Disability Confident Employer and welcomes applications from all candidates, aiming to ensure a fair and consistent experience while making reasonable adjustments as needed.

What will happen if my application is successful?

If your application is successful, you will be required to complete a criminal record check, and depending on the nature of any convictions, the offer may be withdrawn.

Where will my office base be if I am hired?

Your office base will be in one of the following locations: Livingston, Leeds, or Osterley.

What kind of projects will the Product Owner be involved in?

The Product Owner will be involved in ground-breaking technology projects that drive TV, broadband, mobile, and Sky Connect services, focusing on customer innovations for Sky Glass.

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