IT & Software

Associate Product Owner

Primark

Reading · Berkshire · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you will own a mature product or portfolio within Primark's Protection & Analytics team, translating strategy into roadmaps and prioritised backlogs to deliver measurable value. You will collaborate with senior Product Owners and Managers to guide cross-functional delivery, from discovery through development to ongoing optimization. You’ll create user stories, manage the backlog, and prioritise features based on customer impact and cost efficiency. This hybrid role offers a people-first culture and an opportunity to contribute to Primark's tech-led transformation in retail.

Pay / Benefits
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Potential bonus
  • 27 days leave + bank holidays (+ 5 optional)
  • Tax Saver Tickets
  • Fitness centre access
Responsibilities
  • Translate strategy into clear roadmaps and prioritised backlogs
  • Ensure delivery teams build the right solutions at the right time to deliver value
  • Lead end-to-end product lifecycle from discovery through development to operations
  • Define, maintain and prioritise the product backlog aligned with objectives
  • Create and manage user stories, requirements and acceptance criteria
  • Prioritise features based on customer, market, data insights and value
  • Lead sprint and release planning, manage cross-team dependencies, and drive continuous delivery
  • Communicate progress, risks and opportunities to stakeholders and support product adoption
Key requirements
  • Experience in technology delivery, product management, delivery management, or business analysis
  • Backlog and roadmap management in multidisciplinary delivery teams
  • Experience writing user stories and business requirements
  • Knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum or SAFe) and product management practices
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking balancing cost, value, and customer experience
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication across global delivery teams
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Communication
  • Influence across technical and non-technical audiences
  • Agile frameworks (Scrum/SAFe)
  • Backlog and roadmap management
  • User story writing and acceptance criteria

Reference: WJ-747_30180485

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