Principal Product Owner

Overview

This is a Permanent role - Must be able to start early February

We're an award-winning consultancy known for delivering exceptional products and services through technology. We work closely with organisations to help them accelerate value delivery and create outstanding customer experiences. Our purpose is simple: to empower organisations to make a real difference for people, society, and the planet through technology that's efficient, user-friendly, and solves problems fast.

At Burendo, we believe that together, we can achieve incredible things.

What sets us apart is how we work. We pride ourselves on having a pragmatic attitude to delivery-we think big, plan practically, adapt quickly, and always focus on results, no matter how complex the challenge. We're passionate about making great things happen by embracing innovation, challenging the status quo, and fostering collaboration at every step. At Burendo, caring for people is at the heart of what we do. We value partnerships, listen to different viewpoints, and believe in treating everyone fairly. And, we love to share what we learn-using our expertise to help others grow and empowering organisations to succeed in the long term.

As we continue to grow, we're looking to hire an experienced Principal Product Owner on a permanent basis. You'll lead product vision and strategy, working closely with stakeholders and delivery teams to ensure products deliver real value to users and the business.

An exciting new project starts in February, so we're looking for someone who is immediately available or has a short notice period.

Responsibilities

• Agile background and experience operating as Senior or Principal Product Owner within the full Product Development Lifecycle (from idea to live)
• A pragmatic approach to Agile methods and frameworks
• Ability to form product Vision, Strategies and roadmaps
• A keen eye for detail with regards to KPIs and Metrics, but also the ability to see the bigger picture
• Natural facilitator bringing people into conversations and workshops to ensure true collaboration
• Proven experience in prioritising work based on value, and identifying any diminishing return on investment for projects
• Balance of technical knowledge and business acumen
• Customer first, ABCD thinking mind set
• Proactive, self-starter with excellent project management skills
• Ability to engage, influence, and inspire partners and stakeholders of a Senior level

Qualifications

The Nice-to-haves

These aren't essentials and we aren't going to turn you away if you don't have any of them, however let's be honest if you have these they will help you stand out from the crowd.

• Experience in working in multiple industries or sectors
• Experience in a Technology or Consultancy Company
• Experience of working in both Public and Private sectors
• Leading enabling teams like platform operations

Benefits

• 25 days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
• An additional day of paid leave for celebrations
• 1 additional day of holiday after 2 years' service (26 days total) and another 2 days after 5 years (28 days total)
• Monthly Wellness Allowance
• Annual Learning and Development Allowance
• Paid time off for Life Events
• Matched Employer Contributed Pension (5%)
• Life assurance based on 4 x your salary
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Enhanced company sick pay
• A range of optional Salary Sacrifice benefits (inc EV Scheme, Home and Tech, Cycle to Work and Pension)
• Exciting calendar of Burendo social events and activities

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation

As a proud supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome all applications from members of the Armed Forces Community.