Product Owner

About Us

SFG20 is the industry standard for building maintenance. Providing services and pioneering technologies that empower people to create and sustain safer buildings.

Our mission is to make buildings better using our standard, software and expertise. Our vision is to become the leading authority for built environment maintenance that protects and enhances quality of life.

About The Role

As a Product Owner, you will be a key player in our agile product development team, working closely with both technical and product-focused colleagues. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to gather requirements, translate them into user stories, and prioritise features to ensure alignment with our product roadmap and business objectives. Your technical understanding and ability to clearly articulate product direction will be crucial in guiding the development team to deliver outstanding solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and champion the product vision, strategy, and roadmap in collaboration with the Product Manager/s.
• Translate user needs and business requirements into detailed user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Manage and prioritise the product backlog, ensuring alignment with the product roadmap and business objectives using Kanban methodology.
• Collaborate closely with the development team throughout the agile development process, providing guidance and clarification as needed.
• Conduct user research and gather feedback to continuously improve our products and ensure they meet customer needs.
• Monitor and analyse product performance, identifying areas for improvement and growth.
• Stay informed about market trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies in the facilities management industry.
• Effectively navigate and resolve conflicts, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration between teams.
  
  

Essential Experience

• Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role in a software development environment.
• Strong technical understanding and background of web applications and software development.
• Solid understanding of agile development methodologies and best practices, specifically Kanban.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to envision and articulate product direction.
  
  

Desirable

• Certified Product Owner (CSPO) or similar certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in the facilities management industry.
• Experience with CAFM solutions.
  
  

Additional Information

All candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. We are unfortunately not able to offer sponsorship. Documentary evidence will be required.

All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks.

Our Benefits:

• 26 days holiday + Bank holidays + buy up to 5 days
• Private Medical insurance with BUPA
• Remote/Hybrid first policy
• Employee Assistance programme with WeCare
• Enhanced statutory payments
• Gym Discounts
• and more!
  
  

Equal opportunities for everyone

Diversity and inclusion are our priorities, and we’re ensuring we have lots of support so our people can grow at SFG20 and do their best work!

We embrace diversity by fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and able to bring their whole self to work.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know.