Data Product Owner

About the RoleAre you a curious and commercially aware professional who loves bridging the gap between business and data? Our client, a leading UK insurer, is looking for a Data Product Owner to translate business needs into data-driven delivery. You don't need to have all the answers-just the ability to quickly understand business operations, build strong relationships, and confidently turn complex requirements into clear, actionable work for a dynamic squad. What You'll Do

• Own & Prioritize: Manage a value-driven backlog across data and MI initiatives.
• Define Requirements: Translate business needs into clear epics and user stories with defined outcomes.
• Lead Teams: Drive delivery for Scrum teams of 5-6 people, collaborating with Analysts, Engineers, and QAs.
• Build Relationships: Align priorities with stakeholders to maximize value.
• Keep on Track: Manage dependencies and proactively resolve conflicts.

Skills & Experience We're Looking For

• Stakeholder Management: Ability to influence, align, and challenge effectively.
• Commercial Awareness: Understanding of how businesses operate (e.g., sales, pricing).
• Data Environment Experience: Background in analytics, MI, or data platforms.
• Technical Translation: Proven ability to turn business requirements into structured work for technical teams.
• Tech Skills: Working knowledge of SQL or data tools (e.g., Databricks).

Outstanding Benefits & Perks

• Flexible Working: Work flexibly within the UK, with options for part-time, job shares, and flexible daily hours to accommodate personal commitments.
• Generous Leave: Minimum of 35 days holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell days.
• Financial Wellbeing: Competitive pension, annual bonus schemes, salary reviews, and employee loans.
• Health & Wellness: Dental insurance, health cash plan, health screening, and access to Mental Health First Aiders.
• Family Support: Enhanced parental leave (16 weeks full pay for primary adopters/maternity; 8 weeks full pay for paternity/co-adopters).
• Additional Perks: 50% off select motor and home insurance, cycle-to-work schemes, tech deals, and breakdown cover.

Equal Opportunity EmployerAs an inclusive employer, applications are encouraged from everyone. Committed to ensuring fully inclusive recruitment processes, they provide fair access to support and adjustments. They are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and Women in Finance Charter, and a Disability Confident Leader guaranteeing interviews for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria. This role is based in Reigate but office attence is only required once every 2 weeks (the rest from home). Mostly remote.