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Product Owner - vacatures

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Product
  • Leeds, +1

AI generated summary

  • You must have skills in measuring business objectives, strong technical analysis, system integration knowledge, and experience facilitating communication between business and tech teams.
  • You will manage product development, prioritize user stories, guide the squad, ensure alignment with the product roadmap, and communicate progress to stakeholders while participating in Agile ceremonies.

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 role of a Product Owner at Sky?

The Product Owner is responsible for setting the overall product priorities for a Squad, which includes scoping, writing, and prioritising user stories, managing Squad goals, and aligning with the product roadmap.

What are the main responsibilities of the Product Owner?

The main responsibilities include overseeing product management within the Squad, writing user stories, prioritising the Sprint backlog, guiding story creation, communicating progress to stakeholders, and participating in Squad and ART-level ceremonies.

What qualifications or skills are required for this role?

Candidates should have strong technical analysis skills, the ability to measure and track business objectives, experience with technology, and the ability to facilitate communication between business and technology teams.

Where will the office base be located?

The office base can be located in Livingston, Leeds, or Osterley.

Are there opportunities for career progression in this role?

Yes, Sky is dedicated to building better careers, and there are opportunities for professional growth and development within the company.

What type of perks does Sky offer to its employees?

Sky offers a variety of perks including Sky Q for TV, discounted Sky Glass, a generous pension package, private healthcare, discounted mobile and broadband, and a wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences.

Is there support for individuals with disabilities during the application process?

Yes, Sky is a Disability Confident Employer and welcomes applications from all candidates. Reasonable adjustments will be made to support you as needed.

How does Sky ensure a fair recruitment experience?

Sky aims to provide a fair and consistent recruitment experience by encouraging candidates to flag any adjustments they may need early in the process.

What does hybrid working look like at Sky?

Hybrid working involves splitting time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home, with further details provided during the recruitment process.

Will a criminal record check be conducted for this role?

Yes, if your application is successful, you will be required to complete a criminal record check, and any convictions may affect the offer depending on the role.

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