Data Product Manager

We are looking for an experienced Data Product Manager to join our Group Technology team inMilton Keynes. You will play a leading role in delivering change to the Connells Group Data Platforms. You will be helping to steer direction of the Group Data Platform with the Data Delivery Manager and Data Director. As a Data Product Manager, you will be creating and prioritising the workload for five separate teams via their Team Leads. The role supports the business objectives and strategy through the delivery of secure, supportable and scalable on-premises, cloud and hybrid data and reporting platforms.The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.We offer a hybrid working arrangement with 1 day per week in our office in Milton Keynes.Key Responsibilities:Lead the Group Data Platform product strategy and roadmap, aligning with business objectives to improve our group data ROIAnalyse data and engage with customers to gather feedback, validate ideas, and ensure product alignment with customer needs and business objectivesOwns the product backlog & prioritisation process, in partnership with Data Director and Data Delivery ManagerGather and document epics, features and user stories and prioritize the backlog based on user feedback, business value, and resource availability in partnership with Data Delivery ManagerDevelop and maintain an outcome-based product roadmap and actively contribute to business cases for resourcing and toolsLead and inspire a cross-functional team of engineering, design, and stakeholders throughout the product development lifecycleEstablish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success. Test, learn and iterate fast to prove the viability of the service as quickly and as cheaply as possibleFacilitate product demos and user acceptance testing activitiesSupport various agile ceremonies, such as backlog refinement, sprint planning, retrospectives?Works with other Group Technology teams to ensure project and team dependencies are highlighted and met.Works with the Data Director to highlight and manage Risks and IssuesExperience and Skills Required:Proven experience working as a product owner or similar roleExperience of JIRA and ConfluenceStrong understanding of product management practices?Understanding of Cloud Development, Data Modelling, PowerBI or equivalent, AI and Machine Learning modellingWorking knowledge of SQL server, Azure, Microsoft Fabric or equivalentCustomer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering high-quality solutionsExcellent oral and written communication skillsDemonstrated ability to communicate complex technical information in a condensed manner to various stakeholders verbally and in writingExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environmentDemonstrated facilitation and influencing skills to drive decision making among stakeholders with diverse perspectives and prioritiesAbility to lead a team and encourage the team to meet and exceed goals and targetsAble to take pragmatic decisions to move forward with an eye for short/medium/long term outcomesAdditional InformationPlease note that we are unfortunately unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. xjdpvnf Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.Connells Group UKis an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Created: 2026-03-18