Digital Product Owner - Denton

Partou is one of the UK’s leading childcare providers, investing heavily in technology, innovation, and transformation to deliver exceptional experiences for team members, families, and children. We're seeking an experienced Product Owner to join our growing Digital Transformation team and help define the future of our digital landscape.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Product Owner, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of business-critical applications and digital products, shaping their vision, roadmap, and future development. Working at the intersection of business and technology, you'll ensure our products deliver exceptional experiences, improve operational efficiency, and support Partou's ambitious growth plans.

Responsibilities

Setting Product Direction

• Defining product vision, strategy, and roadmaps.
• Managing the full product lifecycle from enhancement through to optimisation.
• Ensuring products continue to meet the evolving needs of colleagues, customers, and operational teams.
• Championing user-centred design and continuous improvement.

Working With Stakeholders

• Building trusted relationships across the organisation.
• Translating business needs into clear requirements and priorities.
• Acting as the key point of contact for your product portfolio.
• Bringing together users, technology teams, and suppliers to deliver successful outcomes.

Delivering Value

• Managing and prioritising product backlogs.
• Coordinating enhancements, releases, and User Acceptance Testing.
• Using data, feedback, and insights to inform product decisions.
• Driving adoption and ensuring products continuously evolve to meet business needs.

Managing Suppliers & Partners

• Building productive relationships with technology vendors and delivery partners.
• Monitoring performance and holding suppliers accountable for delivery.
• Supporting future technology investment and product decisions.

Requirements

We're looking for a commercially minded Product Owner who combines strong stakeholder management skills with a passion for technology and continuous improvement.

• Experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, Senior Business Analyst, or similar.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and delivery practices.
• Experience managing product roadmaps, backlogs, and prioritisation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience working with third-party suppliers and technology partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience delivering technology-enabled business change.

Qualifications

It would be advantageous if you also have:

• Experience with HRIS, Payroll, CRM, Marketing, or Operational platforms.
• Knowledge of customer journey technologies and digital service delivery.
• Experience with Power BI and Microsoft 365 solutions.
• Experience within multi-site, childcare, education, or retail environments.
• Understanding of systems integrations and digital transformation programmes.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you'll be recognised for:

• Delivering roadmap priorities that create measurable business value.
• Driving strong user adoption and stakeholder satisfaction across your product portfolio.
• Improving efficiency and user experience through effective technology solutions.
• Maintaining secure, stable, and reliable products that support business operations.
• Building trusted partnerships with stakeholders, suppliers, and delivery teams.
• Collaborating with fellow Product Owners to deliver seamless, connected digital experiences.
• Ensuring products contribute to Partou's wider digital transformation and growth ambitions.

Benefits

• Opportunity for hybrid work (3 office days, 2 remote per week).
• 60% childcare discount.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• Pension scheme.
• Your birthday off.
• Health & wellbeing support for you and your family via medicash.
• Access to EPIC, our colleague information, rewards, and recognition platform.

Pay

£40,000 per annum.

About Partou

Join a supportive, caring community where you can enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career. With access to world-class childcare research, resources, and expertise, we help you develop skills and empower you to create a positive impact on the development of the next generation.

Safer Recruitment: All applicants will undergo Enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.