DATA PRODUCT OWNER

Location.
London or Newbury (*Hybrid) Salary.
Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits Working Hours.
Full time 37.
hours per week – Mon to Fri       *Hybrid       At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things.
Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role.
We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, on average 8 days a month.
Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.
Who We Are       We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world.
With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.
At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company.
We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.
Be part of Vodafone Business UK, a team that are revolutionising how customers use technology and connectivity.
Vodafone is going through a digital transformation in data analytics to leverage operational insights into the reporting and decision making of the organisation, through the delivery of data science, analytics and self-serve reports.
Developing and integrating visual analytics and business intelligence into routine practices is the next step in promoting a data driven culture within the whole organisation as we build their data literacy and data use skills.
What you’ll do       The Product Owner is accountable for defining and leading on Business demands for data teams, including analytics, data science, data visualisation, engineering and more.
Ensuring proper collection of Vodafone Business UK requirements with stakeholders to enable functional and technical design of changes.
This role has a key focus to ensure new demand is translated in sustainable requirements, is accountable to democratise data and embed data-led decision making across UK Business to deliver revenue and innovation capabilities.
This is the bridge between technical teams and true business value in a B2B environment.
You will work with Analytics & AI, Data Architecture & Engineering teams to ensure business demands are performed in alignment with a solution based strategic roadmap.
The Product Owner owns the demand backlog and must prioritize building what matters most to achieve the strategic goals and initiatives.
Engage business stakeholders to understand requirements.
Guide benefits case with the stakeholders and to make sure that insights are actionable.
Document business requirements at a sufficient detail for delivery teams to use.
Validate and sign off requirements with business.
Create a knowledge base and glossary of business and data processes.
Follow up the implementation and monitor the results.
Develop improvement metrics.
Evangelisation of self-serve.
Adoption / Change Management / Continuous improvement.
Who you are         Proven track record in understanding business requirements, designing and implementing business changes Commercial acumen Able to work with complexity, management of multiple activities within a fluid and fast changing environment.
Strong stakeholder management, communication and facilitation skills.
Data Literacy/storytelling skills.
Experience of working in a data environment, able to interpretate data and attach business actions.
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background.
If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.
What we offer     We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success.
That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects.
We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes.
We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools and market leading parental leave policies.
Together we can        Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.
odafone.
om/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.
#LI-Hybrid    Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded.
We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business.
We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.