Digital Product Owner

Compass Group PLC
Birmingham, United Kingdom
16 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Tech stack

API
Agile Methodologies
Azure
DevOps
Scrum
Systems Integration
Multiplatform

Job description

  • Own, refine, and prioritise the product backlog to align with business strategy.
  • Partner with development and QA teams (including offshore teams) to ensure features are delivered on time, to specification, and with quality.
  • Act as the voice of the customer - translating feedback and insights into actionable user stories and product improvements.
  • Support smooth product releases and post-launch validation, using feedback to continuously iterate.
  • Facilitate agile ceremonies (sprint planning, backlog refinement, show & tells) and promote best practice across teams.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, support teams, and Compass leadership to ensure alignment and transparency.
  • Drive integrations by ensuring requirements are clearly understood and embedded within delivery.

Requirements

  • Proven experience (5+ years) as a Digital Product Owner or in a similar role.
  • Strong knowledge of agile methodologies, backlog management, and DevOps practices.
  • Experience working with APIs, integrations, and multi-platform solutions.
  • Hands-on understanding of Azure DevOps and software delivery processes.
  • Skilled at managing offshore/distributed teams and mentoring junior product colleagues.
  • Excellent communicator who can bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders.
  • A strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills, detail orientation, and a passion for delivering value through technology.

Benefits & conditions

  • Be part of a FTSE 100 business driving digital transformation across a £2bn+ organisation.
  • You'll receive an excellent benefits package including a bonus, healthcare and pension scheme
  • Collaborate with talented teams across technology, operations, and leadership.
  • Opportunity to shape a flagship digital product used across the business.
  • A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

About the company

At Compass Group UK&I, we're more than just the UK's leading contract catering company - we're driving digital transformation across the business. Our Digital & Technology team is at the heart of this journey, creating cutting-edge solutions that improve efficiency, elevate customer experiences, and deliver real business impact.

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