IT Product Owner - Engineering / R&D

We’re looking for an IT Business Partner for Engineering/R&D who will be the the primary point of contact between the business and IT for applications and technology tools within their remit.

This role partners closely with business leaders and subject matter experts to understand processes, shape requirements, and ensure systems are implemented and optimised to meet business needs. Combining the skills of a business analyst, functional consultant, solution consultant, and solution architect, the role also provides direction to one or more system administrators or application specialists supporting the domain.

• 5+ years in IT business-partnering, systems ownership, or platform product management, ideally in a PE-owned or high-growth software company.
• Experience and knowledge of Product and Engineering processes in a software delivery environment
• Strong experience in enterprise applications, business systems, or technology partnering roles.
• A blended skill set spanning business analysis, functional consulting, solution design, and systems optimisation.
• Proven ability to work with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver practical technology solutions.
• Experience with platforms relevant to the assigned domain
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading or coordinating the work of administrators, analysts, or third-party partners.
• Comfortable working across both strategic planning and hands-on functional leadership.
• A degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience; relevant certifications are an advantage.
• Proven track record working for a Born-in-the-Cloud or Cloud-Native technology company - must have.