Product Owner - Hemel Hempstead
- Employer
- Bourne Leisure
- Location
- Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
- Salary
- Annual Salary + Bonus
- Closing date
- 25 May 2018
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- Sector
- Financial & Support jobs, Head Office Support Staff
- Job Type
- Full Time
Butlins is now experiencing a period of growth - and the Butlins IT Team main objective is to ensure that all current and new systems are capable of supporting this growth - making sure they are scalable, robust, cost effective and enhance the guests experience, deliver the tools required to help create a fulfilling team experience and enable the business to make timely, accurate and relevant management decisions
The role of Product Owner, within the Development team, will be responsible for liaising with the business to clarify business requirements and manage the development lifecycle for the delivery of those requirements.The work will range from BAU to more complex project work.The team is transitioning to an Agile methodology and experience in this area will be beneficial.
About the role:
The Product Owner has an area of specific responsibility within this team - and covers:
Analysis and understanding of business requirements from system users of all levels - from either Support teams - or direct from teams on resorts
Stakeholder and Project management
Translation of requirements into User Stories
Creation of wireframes where appropriate
Management of backlog and iteration planning
Updating the business on the state of backlog and the work in progress
Involvement in the creation of Test plans and Test cases
Management od deployment to live
Other tasks as necessary to support the Butlins IT team
About you:
A software development background - ideally with an element of technical experience
Business analysis techniques - able to understand requirements and document appropriately
Sound understanding of common project management methodologies and disciplines through the complete project life-cycle
Ability to engage and interact with technical and non-technical staff
Organised and able to manage competing business priorities
Excellent problem solving skills
Exceptional communication and organisational skills
Ability to handle stressful situations with perseverance and professionalism and passion
Ability to multi-task efficiently
Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Strong written, oral and communication / interpersonal skills
Drive, energy and enthusiasm, with a 'can do, will do' approach
About the Benefits:
Excellent bonus scheme
Contributory pension
20% off holidays for you, your family and friends
Regular Team offers
Access to discounted offers from a variety of providers
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