Senior Technology Product Owner, People Data

November 4, 2026

Hybrid

Senior

London, United Kingdom

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Mandatory office attendance
2 days per week

Description

A global academic publisher is hiring a Senior Technology Product Owner, People Data to own and shape data-driven products that support strategic people and business outcomes. The role combines strong product ownership with hands-on technical expertise working directly with large and complex datasets. You will balance long-term product vision with day-to-day delivery, working closely with Engineering, Architecture, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Delivery Management and business leaders

Responsibilities

Own and continuously refine product backlogs, aligning priorities to business objectives and customer needs
Lead product discovery activities, bringing to bear user feedback, partner insights, data analysis, and research
Translate business challenges into clear technical requirements and actionable delivery plans
Drive the delivery of improvements across People Data products, ensuring measurable value creation
Partner with cross-functional teams to manage dependencies and ensure successful delivery
Apply data and customer insights to make informed, evidence-based decisions
Champion continuous improvement and Agile practices, encouraging an innovative environment
Build positive relationships with collaborators, crafting alignment and shared ownership of outcomes

Requirements

Experienced Product Owner who has successfully managed and prioritised complex product backlogs within Agile delivery environments such as Scrum or Kanban
Confident translating business requirements into clear technical solutions, user stories, data requirements, and measurable outcomes
Skilled in working with large, complex datasets and using SQL to query, analyse, investigate, and derive meaningful insights from data
Experienced in delivering data warehouse, business intelligence, analytics, or data platform enhancements within a technology-focused team
A collaborative partner who can build strong relationships with engineers, analysts, designers, business leaders, and other stakeholders to drive alignment and delivery
Comfortable balancing multiple priorities, managing competing requirements, and making evidence-based decisions in a fast-moving environment
A persuasive communicator who can explain complex technical concepts clearly and influence stakeholders with confidence and credibility
Passionate about continuous improvement, innovation, and creating inclusive environments where diverse perspectives help teams achieve better outcomes

Conditions

Permanent contract
Hybrid working up to 2 days per week in office and a home working allowance
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with 2 additional floating personal days
Life assurance, income protection, and travel insurance
Private medical cover and access to the company doctor
Tuition scheme and support for pursuing professional qualifications
Healthy lifestyle reimbursement and anniversary trips
Access to company loans including season ticket, rental deposit, and cycle loans