Product Owner-Innovation (Edgewing) in Frimley, Surrey

hackajob is collaborating with BAE Critical Skills to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Job Title: Product Owner-Innovation (Edgewing) On commencement you will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. Due to the nature of this assignment, we envisage there will be a need for mostly on site working, however, flexible working arrangements may be possible. There is a Hybrid Working Policy in place at Edgewing – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role. Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. The role leads innovation within the data engineering domain by defining the future-state data architecture, enabling data integration across engineering tools and ERP environments, and establishing the foundational infrastructure for data governance tooling and data transfer capabilities. The Product Owner ensures that innovation work is translated into a coherent, prioritised, and user-centred product vision that supports reliable delivery, cross-functional alignment, and data-driven decision-making. Own and continuously shape the innovation backlog, prioritising initiatives based on strategic impact, technical feasibility, and evolving data platform needs Translate emerging data architecture concepts, integration requirements, and innovation opportunities into clear, user-focused product requirements Act as the key interface between data engineering, digital delivery teams, and business stakeholders to drive alignment, clarity, and shared priorities Use data-driven insights and evidence-based decision making to prioritise initiatives, refine scope, validate solutions, and evolve the innovation roadmap Ensure new data platform capabilities deliver high standards of usability, integration quality, data lineage, and end-to-end lifecycle visibility Considerable familiarity with the full data and analytics technology stack (cloud, private cloud, data warehousing), agnostic to vendor (Amazon, Microsoft, Google). By joining Edgewing, you will have a unique opportunity to help shape the company from the ground up — setting the foundations for generations to come, influencing how we work, and helping us build something world-class together. At Edgewing, we’re united by a shared purpose to drive what’s next in defence – uniting UK, Italian, and Japanese expertise to shape the future of global defence. Why BAE Systems? With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. LI-Hybrid