Agile Product Owner (Data)

CONTEXT

In an era where data is the new currency, our client, a major player in its sector, is building an intelligent data ecosystem to power its strategic initiatives across its entire operations. They are not just collecting data; they are transforming it into a formidable competitive advantage, delivering groundbreaking products and services to their customers. Within their innovative, agile-driven organizational structure, dedicated squads focus on specific data domains, analytical capabilities, and reporting solutions. This role is at the very heart of this transformation, leading a dedicated 'squad' that will craft and evolve a pivotal data product. You will be the visionary, the strategist, and the voice of the customer, ensuring that every data solution developed not only meets immediate needs but also aligns with a grander, long-term strategic vision for data-driven excellence.

ACTIVITIES

• Define and articulate a crystal-clear product vision, measurable objectives, and a strategic roadmap for your assigned data product, analytical capability, or reporting solution, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals.
• Act as the primary interface between diverse business stakeholders, end-users, and the development squad, effectively gathering, refining, and translating complex requirements into well-defined user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Own, prioritize, and meticulously manage the Product Backlog, ensuring it reflects maximum business value, technical feasibility, and strict alignment with overall Tribe strategy and data governance principles.
• Actively participate in and facilitate all Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives), ensuring smooth workflow, transparency, and continuous improvement within the squad.
• Monitor and measure the value delivered by the squad through key performance indicators, iterating on the product based on feedback, market trends, and performance metrics.
• Foster a collaborative, agile, and customer-centric mindset within the squad and across the broader organization, championing data literacy and data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure all data products adhere to stringent regulatory requirements, internal data governance standards, and ethical considerations for data use.

EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

• Successfully launch and iterate on high-impact data products or analytical capabilities that demonstrably enhance business decision-making, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain a compelling and transparent product roadmap that effectively communicates strategic direction and secures unwavering stakeholder buy-in and alignment.
• Cultivate a highly engaged, self-organizing, and productive agile squad, driving continuous delivery of maximum business value and fostering a culture of innovation.
• Become the recognized expert and passionate champion for your data domain, influencing strategic direction, identifying new opportunities, and fostering data literacy within the organization.
• Contribute significantly to the evolution of a truly data-driven culture, where insights are rapidly translated into tangible business outcomes and competitive advantages.

ENVIRONMENT

Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), Jira, Confluence, Data Governance frameworks, various data platforms (e.g., cloud data warehouses, BI tools like Tableau/Power BI), strong emphasis on stakeholder management, strategic planning, value stream mapping, and customer journey mapping.