At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape the future of digital bus operations and manage innovative ticketing systems.
- Company: Join Arriva, a leading provider of sustainable transport solutions across Europe.
- Benefits: Be part of a dynamic team with opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Other info: Collaborate with experienced professionals and contribute to improving services across the UK.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on customer experience through technology and data quality.
- Qualifications: Strong understanding of bus operations and excellent stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
Join Arriva and help shape the future of digital bus operations
Based from either our Luton or Green Lane Office, we are looking for a highly motivated and technically minded Technical Product Owner to join our Digital & Commercial Platforms team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting and developing Arriva UK's Contactless Electronic Ticket Machine (c ETM) platform and associated technologies that underpin our customer and operational experience.
Working closely with operational teams, suppliers, local authorities and central business functions, you will act as the subject matter expert and primary point of contact for all aspects of c ETM, ensuring systems, data and processes are effectively managed and continually improved.
What you'll be doing
Key responsibilities include
- Acting as the operational owner and subject matter expert for c ETM systems within the assigned operating company.
- Managing configuration, maintenance and operational readiness of ticketing and related technologies.
- Providing second-line support and managing incidents through to resolution.
- Monitoring system performance and ensuring service level agreements are achieved.
- Maintaining data quality and governance across fares, scheduling and operational information.
- Managing critical data feeds and ensuring timely uploads of service and fare changes.
- Supporting suppliers, local authorities and internal stakeholders with technical integrations and reporting.
- Delivering training and guidance to operational colleagues on system updates and developments.
- Creating and maintaining reports that support operational and commercial decision-making.
What we're looking for
We’re seeking someone who can combine technical knowledge with excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
You will ideally have
- A strong understanding of bus operations, network design, ticketing systems and associated technologies.
- Experience working with transport-related data, systems and applications.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills.
- A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to work independently.
- Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- The confidence to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels, from frontline employees to senior leadership, suppliers and local authorities.
- A passion for delivering excellent customer and operational outcomes through technology and data quality.
What we offer
At Arriva, you’ll be part of a business committed to innovation, operational excellence and delivering sustainable transport solutions for our customers.
You’ll have the opportunity to work on business-critical digital platforms, collaborate with experienced professionals and contribute directly to improving our services across the UK.
Closing
Date: 4 September 2026 #LI-LS1 Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering around 1.6 billion passenger journeys.
With buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries, delivering these services in a better way, every day.
The activities of Arriva are divided into four business units: UK Bus, UK Trains, The Netherlands and Mainland Europe.
Arriva has passenger transport operations in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and the United Kingdom, and also operates a rolling stock leasing company in Romania.
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Technical Product Owner in Luton employer: Arriva Limited
Arriva Limited is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within the Transformation team. With a focus on employee growth, you will have access to training and development opportunities while working in a hybrid model that promotes work-life balance, allowing you to thrive in either our London or Sunderland offices. Join us to be part of a meaningful transformation journey that impacts the entire organisation.
