Product Owner - Newcastle

Technology, Data & Digital · Product & Design · Product Management · Software Engineering

In short

Accenture seeks a skilled Product Owner in Newcastle to define product vision, manage the backlog, and ensure successful delivery in an Agile environment. This hybrid role requires collaboration with stakeholders and development teams to align business objectives with technology solutions, driving innovation and client value.

Responsibilities

Define and communicate the product vision, roadmap, and goals.
Partner with stakeholders to co-create product strategy and serve as proxy Product Owner.
Maintain and refine the product backlog, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Collaborate with Business Analysts and UCD teams to gather and document requirements.
Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders and development teams.
Facilitate agile ceremonies (sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews).
Oversee sprint planning and execution, identifying risks and dependencies.
Develop and execute product rollout and scaling strategies.
Monitor product performance, gather user feedback, and drive continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, security best practices, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in product management or a related role, preferably in consulting.
Demonstrated leadership in mentoring Product Owners or Business Analysts.
Proven expertise managing the full product lifecycle (ideation, discovery, launch, enhancements, maintenance).
Hands-on experience in Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe environments.
Utilisation of Agile project management tools like JIRA & Confluence.
Strong grasp of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and digital transformation.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and shaping product strategy.
Ability to establish and implement mechanisms for measuring and delivering business benefits.
Demonstrated innovation in solution design and delivery.

Desired Qualifications

Professional Certifications (PSPO, CSPO, SAFe POPM, IIBA-CPOA).
Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Ability to apply Government Digital Service (GDS) principles.
Proven experience leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
Strong knowledge of UX/UI best practices.
Industry experience in public sector, finance, healthcare, or telecommunications.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on high-quality, large-scale solutions for leading public and private sector organisations.
Thriving innovation hub with opportunities to work on complex challenges.
Develop future-ready skills in cloud, data and AI.
Career development with access to industry-leading training and a strong community.
Inclusive culture that thrives on shared success, diverse perspectives, and collaboration.
Well-being support (physical, mental, and financial health).
Opportunities for certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences.
Recognition as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™.

Skills

AgileScrumKanbanSAFeJIRAConfluenceSDLCAWSAzureGoogle CloudAIUX/UI

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