Job Description
The Data Product Owner (Operational) will play a crucial role in overseeing the lifecycle of our data products, ensuring their optimal performance and alignment with business objectives. This individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product vision, strategy, and requirements while managing operational processes and ensuring data integrity. The ideal candidate is both a strategic and tactical thinker with a deep understanding of data operations, product management, and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Vision & Strategy:Develop and communicate a clear vision and strategy for data products, aligning with business goals and market needs.
Requirements Gathering:Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and prioritize product requirements, translating them into actionable plans.
Roadmap Development:Create and maintain product roadmaps, ensuring timely delivery of features and enhancements.
Operational Management:Oversee the day-to-day operations of data products, including data ingestion, processing, and quality assurance.
Stakeholder Engagement:Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring their needs are met and fostering strong relationships.
Data Integrity:Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability across all data products.
Performance Monitoring:Monitor product performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work closely with engineering, data science, and business teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment of data products.
Documentation:Maintain comprehensive documentation of product features, processes, and updates.
Compliance & Security:Ensure data products comply with industry standards, regulations, and security protocols.
Qualifications
Experience:Minimum of 4 years of experience as a data-focussed Business Analyst, Product Owner, or a related role.
Education:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
Analytical Skills:Proficient in analysing complex data sets and translating insights into actionable product features.
Experience with KPIs and OKRs:Able to set and drive clear KPIs and OKRs within a complex technology and data landscape.
Technical Proficiency:High technical acumen and the ability to communicate well with the Business, Architecture and Engineering is a requirement, as well as a strong understanding of data management technologies, including databases, ETL processes, and data analytics tools.
Project Management:Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and deliver results.
Communication:Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Problem-Solving:Strong problem-solving abilities, with a strategic and analytical mindset.
Collaboration:Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and build strong relationships.
Agile Methodologies:Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools.
Attention to Detail:High attention to detail, ensuring precision and accuracy in all aspects of data product management.
Leadership:Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and guide teams towards achieving common goals.
Additional Information
Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:
Reward, Recognition and Opportunities
Frasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.
Fearless – By October , we want our share price to hit £10. If that happens for 30 or more consecutive trading days, all colleagues across the business will receive a bonus! The top performers in the company will receive unprecedented bonuses, worth from £50, to £1million! Senior leaders across the business nominate these performers twice a year for embodying our core values and delivering exceptional performance*.
*subject to terms and conditions
Frasers Festival – an event like no other! Our Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe – hosting a MEGA brand village, guest speakers from the world's biggest brands, evening entertainment, the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge and much more.
CEO Sessions – Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our “CEO Sessions” ran by our CEO and leadership team. Employees have the chance to connect, network and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.
Employee Welfare
Frasers Fit – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.
Retail Trust – We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.
What’s next?
Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter- this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate a further interview stage with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will take place onsite and be an opportunity for the team to find out more about you.
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