Product Owner

Job Description

Technology…or technology that breathes life into work? SHL, People Science. People Answers.

Are you a seasoned Product Owner with a flair for innovation? Are you ready to shape the future of talent assessment and empower organizations to unlock their full potential? If so, we want you to be a part of the SHL Team! As a Product Owner, you will be part of a Scrum squad, responsible for prioritizing the product backlog to maximize value for a defined area of our HR SaaS product. You will work closely with the development team to refine user stories, align with customer and stakeholder needs, and represent the voice of the customer. This role is ideal for candidates with a background in business analysis or related fields..

An excellent benefit package is offered in a culture where career development, with ongoing manager guidance, collaboration, flexibility, diversity, and inclusivity are all intrinsic to our culture.  There is a huge investment in SHL currently so there’s no better time to become a part of something transformational.

What You Will Be Doing

Backlog Ownership: Own and maintain the product backlog for the assigned Scrum squad, ensuring it is well‑groomed and aligned with user and stakeholder needs.

• Story Definition: Create clear user stories with well‑defined acceptance criteria and provide ongoing clarification to the development team.
• Prioritization: Prioritize backlog items based on business value, customer feedback, and strategic direction from the Product Head and Senior Product Owner.
• Scrum Collaboration: Actively participate in all Scrum ceremonies and support the team during sprint planning and execution.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Gather feedback from stakeholders and users, incorporating insights into the backlog and maintaining transparency on progress and goals.
• Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with the Senior Product Owner and Product Head to support the product strategy, roadmap, and overall direction.
• Customer & Process Focus: Build deep customer understanding, assist with product documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement of team processes.
  
  

Essential

What we are looking for from you:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g. Business, IT) or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with collaboration tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Miro)
• Experience with wireframing tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch).
• 1-3 years of experience in a Business Analyst, or other relevant business role with exposure to software development.
• Experience with AI-powered software is a plus.
• Experience working with Data for analytic purposes is a plus
  
  

Desirable

• Communication & Teamwork: Clear communication and effective collaboration in cross‑functional teams.
• Execution Skills: Strong organization, time management, and problem‑solving abilities.
  
  

Get In Touch

Find out how this one-off opportunity can help you to achieve your career goals by making an application to our knowledgeable and friendly Talent Acquisition team. Choose a new path with SHL.

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About Us

• We unlock the possibilities of businesses through the power of people, science and technology.
• We started this industry of people insight more than 40 years ago and continue to lead the market with powerhouse product launches, ground-breaking science and business transformation.
• When you inspire and transform people’s lives, you will experience the greatest business outcomes possible. SHL’s products insights, experiences, and services can help achieve growth at scale.
  
  

What SHL Can Offer You

Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility are key threads in the fabric of SHL’s business and culture (find out more about DEI and accessibility at SHL )

• Employee benefits package that takes care of you and your family.
• Support, coaching, and on-the-job development to achieve career success
• A fun and flexible workplace where you’ll be inspired to do your best work (find out more LifeAtSHL )
• The ability to transform workplaces around the world for others.
  
  

SHL is an equal opportunity employer. We support and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. We can, and do make adjustments to make sure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible.

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