United Utilities
Product Owner (Developer Services)
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Product Owner (Developer Services)
Location: Hybrid Working (3 days per week at Lingley Mere, Warrington)
Salary: Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Help Shape the Future of Developer Services
At United Utilities, we're transforming how we support developers, customers and communities through innovative digital solutions. As we continue to invest in our digital capabilities, we're looking for a talented Product Owner to lead the development and evolution of the products that sit at the heart of our Developer Services function.
This is an exciting opportunity to own and drive products that improve customer journeys, streamline colleague processes and enhance the experience for developers interacting with our business. You'll be the voice of the customer and the business, ensuring our products deliver value, solve real problems and support our long-term strategic goals.
If you're passionate about digital products, customer experience and delivering meaningful business change, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
As Product Owner, you'll be responsible for defining product priorities, managing delivery and ensuring our Developer Services products continue to evolve to meet changing customer and business needs.
You'll:
- Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring priorities align with business objectives and customer outcomes.
- Work closely with Developer Services stakeholders to understand challenges, identify opportunities and define future product requirements.
- Lead the design, testing and implementation of new functionality and product enhancements.
- Act as the product champion and subject matter expert, driving adoption and engagement across the business.
- Lead sprint planning activities and support Agile ways of working across delivery teams.
- Collaborate with technology teams, suppliers and business stakeholders to deliver value-focused change.
- Manage product incidents, risks and defects, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to service.
- Drive continuous improvement by reviewing product performance, user feedback and emerging business requirements.
- Shape future product roadmaps and influence strategic investment decisions.
- Ensure products have clearly defined objectives, measurable outcomes and well-governed backlogs.
- Translate business needs into clear user stories and actionable product requirements.
- Support business process design and optimisation to improve efficiency and customer experience.
- Build strong relationships across Developer Services, Technology, Customer and Operational teams.
- Champion innovation and identify opportunities to improve the services and experiences we provide to developers and customers.
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What We're Looking For
We're seeking an experienced Product Owner who can confidently bridge the gap between business needs and technology delivery whilst building strong relationships across a diverse stakeholder community.
Essential Experience
- Proven experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager or similar digital product leadership role.
- Strong understanding of the Developer Services sector, customer journeys and associated business processes.
- Experience delivering digital transformation, systems enhancements or product-led change.
- Demonstrable experience gathering, analysing and documenting business requirements.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships at all levels.
- Experience managing and prioritising competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Working knowledge of Agile methodologies, sprint planning and backlog management.
- Experience managing product incidents, defects and risks through to resolution.
- Ability to translate complex business requirements into practical and effective digital solutions.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
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Desirable Experience
- Experience working with Salesforce platforms.
- Experience working with third-party technology partners and suppliers.
- Experience driving product innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience mentoring, coaching or developing colleagues.
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
Why United Utilities?
Every day, we provide essential services to millions of customers across the North West. Behind every customer interaction is a commitment to innovation, sustainability and continual improvement.
Our Developer Services team plays a vital role in supporting new developments and infrastructure projects across the region. By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to shape digital products that improve experiences for developers, colleagues and customers alike, while contributing to the delivery of services that matter.
What's In It For You?
- Competitive Salary
- Up to 10.5% Annual Bonus
- 26 Days Holiday, increasing to 30 days with service, plus Bank Holidays
- Up to 14% Employer Pension Contribution
- Private Healthcare
- Share Schemes
- Enhanced Parental Leave
- Flexible Benefits Package
- Employee Wellbeing Programmes and Support
- Hybrid and Flexible Working
Join Us
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of business-critical digital products, influence strategic decisions and help shape the future of Developer Services at United Utilities.
If you're a customer-focused Product Owner who enjoys solving problems, driving innovation and delivering real business value, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us create better services for developers, customers and communities across the North West.
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