Company Description
Ready to make a difference? Experian has evolved into a global tech company and leader in data and analytics. We’re passionate about unlocking the power of data in order to transform lives and create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. We’re a constituent of the FTSE 30 and for more than 125 years we’ve helped economies and communities flourish – and we’re not done.
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Job Description
Role Summary
A Product Owner is the proxy for the customer to one or more Software Engineering teams. Through ownership of the Product Backlog (scope and prioritization) and care for the whole of the product(s), (features, non-functional behaviour, quality, and technical debt), they are responsible for maximizing the value of the product(s) through software engineering work. Building effective relationships with management and stakeholders, in different countries, timezones and cultures, is key to success in this role, as is a high degree of technical expertise to comprehend the complex nature of our products.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Key Responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities for PO role Requirement Gathering and Analysis: · Learning the product, to ensure proper understanding of context, features and functions · Producing clear, high-quality, specific, and unambiguous, functional and nonfunctional requirements for changes of various complexities · Providing a high-quality detailed analysis with the customer journey in mind, working through requirements in an agile manner, considering for fitness of purpose, adherence to business objectives, and consistency, challenging positively where appropriate. · Defining specific and measurable Acceptance Criteria · Document clear success criteria and how that success will be measured. · The acceptance of those requirements by Software Engineering teams for execution · Collecting feedback and defining requirements from all the involved stakeholders via scheduled and non-scheduled mechanisms · Reviewing and confirming that designed features/functions ultimately meet the specified intent, requirements, business and end-user needs where applicable. · Assessing reported defects, non-functional requirements, and other technical debt, triaging severity and prioritizing resolution alongside feature work, to ensure not only that the product always meets established Quality Criteria, but that quality continuously improves. · Generating documents and other artifacts describing current and future product features and functions, using approved processes Prioritization and Planning: · Setting priorities in collaboration with key stakeholders against planned objectives, and supporting sprint planning and other preparatory activities, ensuring that the product needs and vision are maintained. · Tracking progression over time to ensure client, business, and technical goals are met · Coordinating development and defect resolution across multiple teams, programmes and locations, and identifying dependencies between teams · Continuously seeking ways to improve processes to increase efficiency and performance. · Communicated delivery timescales and progress escalating challenges Working Practices and Relationships: · The individual would work with different sets of stakeholders, both technical and business, from Software Engineering Teams to Project/Programme Management, Product Management and Delivery to assist with strategic planning and gain early knowledge of future scope and goals. · Work collaboratively with design resource to create delightful and engaging experiences. · Ensure that all product governance and release processes are adhered to. · Build appropriate product monitoring and analytics to be able to measure the success of product initiatives. · Manage multivariance testing of product features to demonstrate value. · Engage with Software Engineering teams and related stakeholders as part of an Agile team, ensuring that Software Engineers understand requirements. · Work with Software Engineering teams to discover underlying design gaps and/or technical gaps against associated risks e.g. security, performance, usability, etc. · Maintain a clear view on progress and articulating it to stakeholders, alongside issues and risks · Confidently facilitate meetings, present and demonstrate software at different levels. · Advocate for Agile practices to achieve increasingly Agile working
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What you'll bring
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Additional Information
Our uniqueness is that we truly celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are key differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what truly matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian’s strong people first approach is award winning; Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, FORTUNE Best Companies to work and Glassdoor Best Places to Work (globally 4.4 Stars) to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.
Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is a critical part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
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What We Do
Experian unlocks the power of data to create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society.
During life’s big moments – from buying a home or car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business exponentially by connecting it with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage data with confidence so they can maximize every opportunity.
We gather, analyse and process data in ways others can’t. We help individuals take financial control and access financial services, businesses make smarter decision and thrive, lenders lend more responsibly, and organizations prevent identity fraud and crime.
For more than 125 years, we’ve helped consumers and clients prosper, and economies and communities flourish – and we’re not done.
Our 20,600 people in 43 countries believe the possibilities for you, and our world, are growing. We’re investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow.
About Experian:
Bringing data to life requires creativity, passion, flexibility and expertise.
We want you to share in our success. That's why we offer rewards that recognise great performance.
Working in a culture of collaboration, achievement and respect we will give you the support and encouragement you need to develop your skills and talents and progress your career.
Everyday our people bring enthusiasm, innovation and inspiration to work and if this sounds like you connect with us at Experian.
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