Job Description
Waracle is a world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation.
We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations.
We are a high growth business and were recently recognised on the E2E Tech 100 list of the fastest growing tech companies in the UK. Our growth has been based on great people working collaboratively with innovative clients, we are constantly seeking the best industry talent to join our dynamic teams, gaining experience and exposure to a range of languages and technologies. We want our work to have a positive impact within our key industries of digital health, financial services and energy. Contributing to a Healthier, Wealthier and Greener world.
Waracle is looking for a Product Owner to join us on a permanent basis.
This is a hybrid role working from any of our offices in the UK (Dundee, Glasgow, Edinburgh or London)
In this role, you’ll play a key part in driving innovation, working closely with diverse internal teams and clients to deliver impactful products. You’ll lead the product backlog, collaborate with a talented development team, and shape the product roadmap to meet business goals and client needs. If you’re experienced in app development, possess strong technical knowledge, and are an excellent communicator and team player, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful contribution
As a Product Owner, your duties will include:
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Client-Facing & Stakeholder Management: Work closely with clients to gather requirements, provide updates, and manage expectations. Act as one of the primary points of contact between the client and the internal development team.
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Backlog Management: Own and prioritise the product backlog. Develop and refine user stories, ensuring alignment with product strategy and client requirements.
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Wireflow Management: Own and actively manage the product wireflows in collaboration with UX/UI and development team members.
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Agile & Scrum Leadership: Actively participate within an agile framework, participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Ensure the team understands the product vision and goals.
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App Experience & Technical Understanding: Collaborate with the development team, leveraging your experience in mobile and web app development. Have a reasonable understanding of technical aspects, including APIs and integrations, to bridge communication between developers and stakeholders.
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Product Roadmap: Build and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap, ensuring continuous product improvement and timely feature delivery.
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Managing Dependencies: Handle dependencies between teams and clients to ensure smooth project execution.
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Communication: Effectively communicate with both clients and internal teams, ensuring clarity in project goals, timelines, and deliverables. Write clear, concise, and actionable user stories and technical requirements.
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UX/UI Knowledge: Work closely with design teams to ensure that the user experience and interface are intuitive, efficient, and meet client needs.
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Workshop facilitation and collaboration: Lead internal and client workshops to build and maintain product backlog, and participate in discovery workshops for new technical features
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Product Owner in a tech business, ideally with client-facing responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of agile methodologies, including backlog management, user story creation, and sprint planning.
- Hands-on experience with app development projects, with a good grasp of technical concepts such as APIs and system integrations.
- Strong team player with the ability to foster a collaborative and positive working environment.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills—able to communicate clearly and effectively with both clients and internal teams.
- Ability to manage and prioritise multiple client dependencies while maintaining an ongoing product roadmap.
- A solid understanding of UX/UI principles to guide the development of user-friendly products.
Desirable Experience
- Experience building and managing a long-term product roadmap.
- Familiarity with app design and development, particularly within a client-focused environment.
- Ability to handle multiple stakeholders and projects while keeping a clear focus on priorities.
- Knowledge of API integrations and experience managing technical dependencies.
Recruitment process
The recruitment process you can expect for this role is an initial call with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner who will chat with you about Waracle, what you are looking for in a new position, the salary for the role, notice period and benefits (the important stuff!).
After that, you’ll be invited to a two-stage interview process where you have an opportunity to find out more about the role and showcase your skills and experience. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will guide you through the whole process to your first day with us.
Benefits for our people
Working for Waracle means you are part of an energetic and diverse community of technologists who care deeply about making a difference. We offer a wide range of benefits that support your wellbeing, health, personal and professional development goals. Our benefits package is reviewed regularly to ensure the best experience for everyone.
At Waracle, we prioritise your financial future. Teaming up with Royal London, we offer comprehensive pension services and expert financial advice. Benefit from an initial and annual 1-1 session with our dedicated financial advisor to explore joining options, understand the scheme and consolidate multiple pensions.
Waracle offers permanent team members the option to sign up for Medicash, providing access to a comprehensive healthcare cash-back plan. With Medicash, members receive cash back towards everyday healthcare expenses and access to virtual tools for family health and wellbeing. Whether it's cashback for new glasses, virtual GP services, or assistance with private scans, Medicash is there to help.
Group sickness cover at work provides peace of mind for employees in case long-term illness strikes. With this coverage, employees can rest assured knowing that they'll receive financial support during periods of sickness, helping to alleviate the stress of lost income.
We know it's tough to think about, but if the unimaginable were to happen during your time at Waracle, we've got you covered. We'll pay out a lump sum equal to 2 times your annual salary to your nominated loved one, along with bereavement counselling and support. It's our way of ensuring your peace of mind, even in the toughest times.
At Waracle, we nurture a vibrant culture where teams stay connected and inspired. From weekly catch-ups to casual meet-ups with leaders, there's always something exciting happening. Join our events, stay in the loop with our communications, and prepare for unforgettable outings and celebrations.
At Waracle, we offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support our employees during big life's milestones. Our policy ensures ample time for bonding with your new addition, reflecting our commitment to fostering a supportive work environment where employees can thrive personally and professionally.
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Embracing the future of work, we champion an adaptive hybrid working model that combines flexibility and collaboration. Our goal is to empower our teams to thrive in their roles while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Benefit from ample time off with our generous holiday allowance of 35 days per year. At Waracle, we prioritise work-life balance, ensuring you have plenty of opportunities to relax and recharge.
Unlock exclusive discounts and savings by accessing our employee discount platforms. From dining out to entertainment, travel bookings, and homeware purchases, our platforms offer a wide range of deals and offers.
Whether you're an early bird or a night owl, our flexible hours policy allows you to balance work and personal commitments more effectively.
Frequently-asked questions
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Absolutely! At Waracle, we welcome both permanent and contract applicants. Each job posting indicates if it's open to contract applications. We offer a diverse range of projects, both within and outside IR35 regulations, catering to various preferences and expertise levels.
We work on a Hybrid working model and offer flexible working hours. We're spread across 4 vibrant UK offices, but our teamwork isn't confined to those spaces, it's all about collaboration! While using the office is optional, each of us has a home office setup, relishing the freedom of hybrid workstyles. As of now, remote work outside the UK isn't part of our standard practice.
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Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.
