We’re looking for a Product Owner to create, develop and deliver the digital products that support and enable the development of new commercial propositions and their launch to market. The role is responsible for the ongoing iteration and enhancement of the allocated products, ensuring they continue to meet customer needs while supporting wider commercial objectives. This high-impact, analytical role will work closely with Channel Managers and engineering teams to own the end-to-end delivery and ongoing performance of our technology products, platforms and capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of technical products and services from inception through to delivery, managing and prioritising the feature backlog while driving continuous iteration
- Lead a cross‑functional technical team to bring new propositions to market quickly and effectively, identifying the right resources, capabilities and training needed to develop, integrate and optimise products
- Engage with and support the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Board of Management (BoM), providing clear guidance to secure alignment, understanding and approval for key technology products, including associated investment requirements
- Collaborate with fellow Product Owners and Channel Managers to understand the needs of customers, retailers, brands, internal departments and Headquarters (HQ), translating these into clear, actionable requirements for delivery teams
- Fully own backlog management and prioritisation, maintaining a clear and strategic product roadmap that balances new functional enhancements with the reduction of technical debt
- Work closely with HQ to understand, influence and align the Volkswagen Financial Services UK technology roadmap, ensuring that UK‑specific technical capabilities are delivered in the right sequence to support commercial goals
Qualifications
- Proactive and commercially‑mindful Product Owner with the ability to balance customer needs, business goals and technical considerations to deliver high‑value digital products
- Passion for creating exceptional digital experiences and a delivery mindset that keeps products moving forward through clear prioritisation, collaboration and continual iteration
- Experience in driving innovation and contributing to end‑to‑end product development initiatives
- Proven track record in designing and delivering digital solutions and emerging technology capabilities
- Hands‑on experience working within agile software development environments, ideally already operating as a Product Owner
- Strong knowledge and practical experience in at least one core IT discipline such as Architecture, Software Development or Operations
- Experience assessing new technologies, solutions and designs with a focus on embedding robust security considerations from the outset
- Involvement in Invitation to Tender (ITT) processes, including shaping detailed requirements and ensuring clarity on non‑functional needs
- Strong commercial mindset with the drive, motivation and resilience to deliver against performance and sales targets
- Customer‑focused approach, consistently seeking to deepen understanding of customer needs through personas, segmentation tools and design‑thinking principles
- Strategic thinker with the ability to take concepts from idea to execution, applying strong problem‑solving skills in complex, fast‑moving environments
Benefits
- Bonus: Discretionary 10% on‑target bonus (based on personal and Group company performance)
- Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%); VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution
- Car schemes: Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance and fuel card; or Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member
- Income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers, access to Care Concierge and other salary sacrifice options
- Private medical insurance after successful completion of probation, with option to buy additional family cover
- Loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions)
- Annual benefit window for critical illness cover and dental cover, private learning and professional development programmes, mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships
VWFS is proud to be an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is an aspiration for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team. This role does not meet the UKVI’s criteria for the skilled worker sponsorship route, therefore we are unable to accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this role.
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