Product Owner - Operational Policing Solutions

Job Description

Product Owner – Operational Policing Solutions 

The OPS Product Owner bridges strategic business goals and tactical software execution of our Operational Policing Solutions products. They own the product backlog, helps prioritise features based on user needs and business value, and guides development teams as needed. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Product Vision and Strategy: Assist in defining, managing and owning the product vision, across Operational Policing Solutions, ensuring user-centric design principles are embedded throughout. 

Product Roadmap: Work collaboratively with the Operational Policing Product teams to define and prioritise Product roadmaps, supported with and providing sound commercial and technical judgement. 

Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with customers gathering feedback and working with the product teams, software development and UX teams to gather, analyse and prioritise product requirements to maintain design consistency across all OPS interfaces and workflows. Act as the voice of the customer. 

Quality Assurance: Evaluate and accept completed software development to ensure they meet agreed quality and functional standards. 

Market Research:  Assist with competitive analysis and market research to help inform product decisions and identify opportunities for innovation 

Qualifications

Skills & Experience: 

• Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role in product management in the SaaS or software sector 
• Strong communication, leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making 
• Familiarity with design and product management tools (e.g. Aha!). 
• An understanding of the public safety market is preferable but not essential. 

Additional Information

Supplementary:

• Need to be located for easy commute to London 
• Met Police Security Clearance is required for this role, if a candidate does not already hold such clearance this must be achieved before they can commence in this role

Employees of NECSWS are entitled to the following Company funded benefits:

• Single Private Medical Cover (with the option to select family cover at an additional cost)
• 25 days paid holiday (includes 3 company nominated days) with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days
• 4 x basic salary life assurance cover
• A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions
• A selection of tax efficient flexible benefits to suit your individual needs
• The role offers a competitive salary.

OTHER INFORMATION

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the EU. Documentary evidence will be required.

All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks. Depending on the nature of the role a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required.

NECSWS is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities.