Product Owner / Lead, London Hybrid working, FTE or Daily rate contract, Salary DOE. £70,000-£100,000
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Intranet Product Owner to lead the development, enhancement, maintenance, and support of our clients new intranet. The ideal candidate will drive the intranet's strategic direction and ensure alignment with our business objectives and user needs. The client will be using interact software so experience of this will be needed.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Serve as the primary owner of the Interact -based intranet, guiding its strategic direction, feature prioritization, and overall product roadmap.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, users, and cross-functional teams to gather and prioritize requirements for platform enhancements and improvements.
- Work closely with development teams, designers, and content creators to ensure the intranet is developed and maintained according to best practices and industry standards.
- Champion exceptional user experiences by influencing design and functionality to meet user needs, usability standards, and accessibility requirements.
- Lead project planning, scheduling, and execution for intranet initiatives, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met.
- Provide regular updates to key stakeholders, including senior management, on platform progress, challenges, and achievements.
- Coordinate with QA teams to ensure quality and performance, identifying and addressing any issues.
- Support platform users by troubleshooting issues and coordinating with technical support as needed.
- Utilize analytics tools to assess intranet performance and user engagement, leveraging data-driven insights for continuous improvement.
- Manage relationships with third-party providers and partners involved in intranet development and maintenance.
- Demonstrate technical understanding of Interact to make informed decisions and collaborate effectively with technical teams.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, etc.); master's degree preferred.
- Proven experience as a Product Owner, with a track record of owning and driving the development of digital products, specifically intranets.
- Expertise in Interact software
- Experience with digital analytics tools and vendor management.
Key Behavioural Competencies:
- Excellent communication skills for engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Analytical mindset and data-driven decision-making skills.
- Adaptability to shifting priorities.
- Organized, self-motivated, and confident.
- Problem solver with a logical, methodical approach.
- Self-starter with the ability to multitask and perform well under pressure.
- Collaborative, with the ability to work effectively in a global team.
- Flexibility with working hours and travel.
