We are looking for a skilled Product Owner to join our dynamic team. As a Product Owner at Accenture, you will work closely with stakeholders, development teams and business leaders to define product vision, prioritise features and ensure successful delivery. You will play a key role in driving agile product development, aligning business objectives with technology solutions and delivering value to our clients.
- Define and communicate the product vision, roadmap, and goals to development teams and stakeholders.
- Partner with stakeholders to co-create product strategy; serve as proxy Product Owner when required to ensure client priorities are reflected in the backlog.
- Maintain and refine the product backlog, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and business requirements.
- Collaborate with Business Analysts and User-Centered Design (UCD) teams to gather, analyse, and document requirements, integrating UX research insights into product decisions.
- Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders and development teams, ensuring transparency, alignment, and effective communication.
- Facilitate agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews, to drive successful sprint execution.
- Oversee sprint planning and execution, proactively identifying risks and dependencies that may impact delivery.
- Develop and execute product rollout and scaling strategies in collaboration with stakeholders and operations.
- Monitor product performance, gather user feedback, and drive continuous improvement and innovation.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, security best practices, and regulatory requirements.
- 5+ years of experience in product management or a related role, preferably within a consulting environment.
- Demonstrated leadership in mentoring Product Owners or Business Analysts, championing best practices and driving a culture of continuous improvement and growth.
- Proven expertise managing the full product lifecycle - from ideation and discovery through launch, enhancements, and ongoing maintenance.
- Hands-on experience in Agile, Scrum, Kanban or Scaled Agile (SAFe) environments, utilising Agile project management tools such as JIRA & Confluence.
- Strong grasp of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and digital transformation.
- Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a track record of successful delivery.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and shaping product strategy.
- Ability to establish and implement mechanisms for measuring and delivering business benefits.
- Demonstrated innovation in solution design and delivery.
Set yourself apart:
- Professional Certifications - Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM), IIBA Product Ownership Analysis Certification (IIBA-CPOA).
- Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Demonstrated ability to apply Government Digital Service (GDS) principles in product development and delivery.
- Proven experience leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to drive product innovation, enhance user experiences, and deliver measurable business benefits.
- Strong knowledge of UX/UI best practices.
- Industry experience in public sector, finance, healthcare or telecommunications.
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.
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Product Owner in City of Westminster employer: Accenture
Accenture is an excellent employer for those looking to thrive in a dynamic environment, particularly in the role of Operations Engineer. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with senior colleagues while enjoying flexible work arrangements that promote a healthy work-life balance. The company's commitment to continuous improvement and innovation makes it a rewarding place to build your career.
