Data Product Owner

Job Title

Data Product Owner

Location

Asda House

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours Per Week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits.

Category

Business and Systems Analysis

Closing Date

1 August 2024

About us
Asda’s Data & Analytics team is at the cutting edge of driving transformative, data-driven decisions across the organisation. We cultivate a high-performance, innovative environment where team members are challenged to push the boundaries of technology and data science. We are developing an industry leading data platform as part of the largest retail data transformation in Europe, which we will use to address some of the most complex data challenges in the industry, developing sophisticated solutions that revolutionize our business operations and elevate customer experiences. We seek the best of the best—professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic setting and are driven to deliver groundbreaking insights that propel Asda’s strategic initiatives and create lasting impact for Colleagues & Customers.

Find your role
Are you ready to be the linchpin between business needs and technological innovation? As a Data Product Owner at Asda, you'll have the opportunity to translate complex business requirements into detailed functional specifications, ensuring that our data solutions are perfectly aligned with stakeholder expectations. You'll be at the forefront of our data-driven initiatives, managing requirements, and spearheading the analysis of current and future states to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

In this role, you will:

Lead the requirements management process, from elicitation to documentation and validation, ensuring clarity and alignment with business objectives. Conduct in-depth data collection and analysis to inform key decisions and highlight trends. Play a pivotal role in project and program management, maintaining a keen eye on both the "As Is" and "To Be" states of our data capabilities. Foster a culture of innovation by contributing to solutions that enhance creativity and collaboration. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation and backups, ensuring data integrity and recovery. Engage in personal capability building, staying abreast of industry best practices and technological advancements.

Let's find out about you
You are a capable professional with a knack for bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions. Your analytical prowess is matched only by your ability to communicate complex ideas with ease. You're a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

You possess strong data collection and analysis skills, with a proven track record of guiding decision-making. Your computer skills are top-notch, and you're comfortable providing guidance and training to others. Action planning is second nature to you; you develop and execute plans with precision. You have experience in requirements elicitation and facilitation, adept at leading sessions and user acceptance testing. An adaptive mindset is part of your DNA; you thrive in changing environments and are quick to adjust your strategies. You have a foundation degree, undergraduate degree, or equivalent experience in a relevant field. You bring a wealth of experience as a practitioner, capable of working unsupervised.

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Work Where it Works

Our hybrid way of working gives you the choice to work where it works. This enables you to chose where you’ll be the most effective. It offers a mix of working from home and in an office environment that works best for you and your team. 
You will also get an excellent benefits package including;-

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 10% colleague discount, free parking and many additional rewards.
 
We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves