Overview Would you like to help enrich the lives of learners around the world? At RM, we’ve been pioneers of education technology since 1973. We provide technology and resources to the education sector, supporting over 20 million students and improving educational outcomes worldwide. What we do helps learners at all stages of their lives, from preschool to higher education and professional qualification; we partner with schools, examination boards, governments, and professional organisations globally to make learning more accessible, more engaging, and more impactful. RM operates through three divisions: Assessment (digital assessment and marking solutions), Technology (managed services, hardware, and software for schools), and TTS (educational resources). Within the assessment market we are experts in providing solutions for online exam testing and marking and the management and analysis of educational data. We work with government ministries, exam boards and professional awarding bodies for high stakes assessment such as GCSEs, ALevels, and professional qualifications. Each year, our software is used globally to conduct hundreds of thousands of on-screen tests and to mark millions of paper-based scripts. For over a decade we have been partnering with the world’s leading awarding bodies to deliver intuitive, secure, and reliable e-marking solutions. Visit our website to find out more: www.rm.com/assessment Reporting to the Head of Product Management, you willlead one or more squads of developers based in the UK providing leadership to enable us to meet RM Assessment’s business growth objectives. The squads will be new high performing teams of motivated individuals with a range of specialist skills and domain knowledge. As the Product Owner you will be expected to work closely with the Engineering Managers to ensure the team has the processes, skills, capacity, resources and motivation to deliver superb quality in challenging timescales. You will manage the team day to day, providing support, coaching and guidance to maximise the potential of individuals and as well as working within the wider community of practise to continue to improve your skills and practise. A BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) is applicable to this role, therefore appropriate security checks will be carried out as part of the recruitment process prior to any offer being made. Responsibilities Define and prioritize the product backlog items based on the overall strategy and business objectives, ensuring clear communication of requirements to the development team. Define Acceptance Criteria for backlog items, ensuring items are delivered to these. Facilitate planning, review, and retrospective meetings to ensure alignment with the product roadmap and continuous improvement of processes. Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to gather and refine requirements, ensuring the product meets customer needs and market demands. Oversee the development stages, acting as a liaison between the development team and stakeholders, to ensure features are delivered according to specifications. Implement risk management strategies to identify potential product issues, mitigate risks, and ensure the product’s success in the market. Champion the adoption of new technologies or processes within the product development lifecycle and across the Product Teams to improve efficiency and product outcomes Experience Product Management or Business Analysis: Experience in product ownership or management, business analysis, or a related field. Understanding of market research, customer needs, and competitive analysis. Development Methodologies: Hands-on experience working in Waterfall and Agile/Scrum environments. Stakeholder Management: Experience collaborating with business leaders, development teams, and customers. Ability to balance business needs with technical feasibility. Technical Understanding: While not necessarily a developer, you should understand technology and software development processes. You should have a familiarity with APIs, cloud solutions, and system architecture. Backlog
Product Owner employer: RM Education
At RM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through mentorship opportunities and a flexible working environment that supports a healthy work-life balance. With competitive benefits including private medical healthcare and a focus on diversity and inclusion, RM is dedicated to enriching the lives of both our employees and the learners we serve worldwide.
