Product Owner

Product Owner

Dublin hybrid

This role is within Experience & Engineering in Ireland. We combine our skills in developing future-ready technical solutions with our expertise in creating beautiful designs to deliver exceptional and engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients.

JOB PURPOSE

For our Dublin-based team we are looking for a Senior Product Owner to join the Product Team to work on projects across multiple client accounts both big and small across a number of technologies. Youll be working collaboratively as part of a close-knit fully integrated team to build and maintain world-class websites and applications.

We are looking for someone who is a confident and knowledgeable leader with a strong appetite for product development. You should be able to build excellent relationships with both colleagues and clients alike. You will stay up to date with the latest tech trends processes and best practices of the industry and be able to translate your knowledge into your role.

You will work in a vibrant environment with clever minds that work for a variety of large global clients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take the lead of product development teams providing vision and direction to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with other team leads and clients to define and deliver the tasks for each project phase from workshops to gathering and developing requirements.
• Plan and prioritize the product backlog and roadmap and help to manage the client relationship and deliverables.
• Take ownership of large enterprise projects and act as the product advocate for both users and clients ensuring that users get the best possible experience and that the clients business requirements are met ensuring a positive ROI.
• Plan and deliver workshops with all levels of stakeholders to elicit requirements.
• Work closely with our delivery teams to plan and execute build sprints and follow up with the necessary sprint ceremonies. During this phase you will communicate the progress and issues externally both internally and with stakeholders.
• Monitor junior members of the team and guide their development as a Product Owner and help with any related training learning and development.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Knowledge and experience in web development project lifecycles is essential;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including hosting meetings presentations and documentation translating user/business requirements into tangible technical requirements;
• A detail-oriented person who doesnt lose sight of the big picture;
• Good experience of Content Management and E-commerce systems;
• Confidence in planning and delivering workshops to all stakeholders;
• Confidence in monitoring and coaching;
• Ability to define product vision roadmap and growth opportunities.

WE OFFER:

• A flexible hybrid working policy.
• 26 days holiday (inclusive of 5 compulsory days) plus bank holidays.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• EAP and Wellbeing Scheme.
• The offices are stocked with refreshments available throughout the day.
• Social and cultural events plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations.
• Inspirational Talks bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events.
• Learning and Development supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance.
• Buddy Programme: You will be paired with a Buddy to help you through your first weeks at DEPT.
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT has been a Certified B Corp since 2021 and named Agency of the Year at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small local or global at DEPT youll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training development and certifications.

WHO ARE WE

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean We are always looking forward thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. Thats why we hire curious self-driven talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning that with people across 30 countries were big enough to provide you with the best tools global opportunities and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you your growth and your team and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems no matter where you are in the world.

DEPT is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified.

DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit develop nurture and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications Apply and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity equity and inclusion Check out our efforts here.