Canon EMEA is looking for a Product Owner to play a key role in shaping the future of our digital platforms across Europe. Working within the Imaging Technologies Consumer Group (ITCG), you'll lead the delivery of innovative technology solutions, driving projects from concept to launch while collaborating with cross-functional teams to create seamless, customer-focused experiences that support business growth.
Responsibilities- Own the successful delivery of IT projects across Canon's Imaging Technologies Consumer Group (ITCG), supporting the business from discovery through to launch and beyond.
- Champion Agile ways of working, helping teams deliver high-quality digital solutions efficiently and collaboratively.
- Act as the key liaison between business and technology teams, building strong stakeholder relationships and driving projects forward from concept to delivery.
- Translate business needs into digital solutions, ensuring every feature delivers value for both customers and the business.
- Guide stakeholders through the delivery process, identifying opportunities to maximise performance, innovation and customer experience.
- Support product discovery and requirements gathering, helping shape solutions that align with strategic business objectives.
- Lead demonstrations and gather user feedback, using insights to refine solutions before release and ensure successful adoption.
- Coordinate successful product releases, providing post-launch support and overseeing hypercare to ensure a seamless transition into business as usual.
- Support project governance, including business case development, CAPEX approvals, budget tracking and effective financial management.
- Drive quality and continuous improvement, monitoring project performance, managing risks and ensuring solutions are delivered to the highest standards.
- Proven experience delivering digital products or IT projects, with a strong understanding of Agile methodologies and product delivery best practices.
- A natural collaborator, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and build strong relationships across business and technology teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to interpret data, balance customer and business needs, and make informed decisions.
- Confident managing priorities in a fast-paced environment, with a track record of driving projects through to successful delivery.
- Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyse and present data to support decision-making.
- Hands-on experience using Jira and a good working knowledge of Confluence to manage delivery and collaboration.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Business English; an additional European language would be an advantage.
- Understanding of eCommerce, omnichannel retail or digital customer journeys is highly desirable.
- Willingness to travel across Europe when required.
Canon Core Behaviours
• Drive for results
• Focus on the Customer
• Take ownership and accountability
• Act as a team player
• Shows courage and conviction
• People orientated
• Caring for self and others
This role is paying between £54,907 -£63,366 + 10% bonus dependant on experience.
About UsAt Canon, we’ve been inspiring people to capture and share their world for over 85 years. As a global leader in imaging and innovation, we’re driven by bold ideas, collaboration, and a commitment to making a positive impact.
With a strong presence across EMEA for over 60 years, our regional HQs in London and Amstelveen support operations in 120+ markets. We’re proud of our diverse, inclusive culture and our philosophy of Kyosei – living and working together for the common good.
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a diverse, energetic team, joining 50+ nationalities at our EMEA HQ
• Enjoy hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 from home)
• Benefit from flexible hours, professional development, and a wide range of perks
• Minimum of 25 days of personal holiday per year with up to 5 days of available holiday purchase
• Access a competitive salary, wide-ranging benefits, a generous pension scheme and up to 38% discount on Canon products
• Be part of a company that values sustainability, inclusion, and your personal growth
• Great transport links- Elizabeth Line and Stockley Park low-cost Shuttle Bus and free parking on site
If you’re visionary, innovative, and ready to make an impact – we’d love to hear from you.
With Canon, you'll get the support and encouragement you need to grow from people who share your ambition. We'll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You'll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.
At Canon we have a clear vision: to be committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable culture where employees are valued and can thrive personally and professionally.
Canon also has a strong commitment to sustainability, encompassed by our Kyosei philosophy of living and working together for the common good, focused on reducing our environmental impact and creating opportunities to make positive social contribution.
Skills Required
- Proven experience delivering digital products or IT projects with strong understanding of Agile methodologies and product delivery best practices.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across business and technology teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to interpret data and balance customer and business needs.
- Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment and drive projects through to successful delivery.
- Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and presentation to support decision-making.
- Hands-on experience using Jira to manage delivery.
- Good working knowledge of Confluence for collaboration and documentation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Business English.
- Additional European language.
- Understanding of eCommerce, omnichannel retail or digital customer journeys.
- Willingness to travel across Europe when required.
- Experience supporting project governance including business case development, CAPEX approvals, budget tracking and financial management.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options in the U.S., alongside added support via a dedicated health insurance society in Japan. Wellbeing resources and personal health consultant access are also highlighted within certain plans.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company match in the U.S. and corporate pension arrangements in Japan. Disclosures describe both defined-benefit and defined-contribution elements that supplement national systems.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-support policies in Japan extend childcare leave, caregiver leave, and reduced-hour schedules beyond legal minimums. Several group companies have earned government accreditation for family-friendly practices and promote active paid-leave usage.
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What We Do
Canon Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leader in the fields of professional and consumer imaging equipment, industrial equipment and information systems. Canon’s extensive range of products includes production printers, multifunction office systems, inkjet and laser printers, cameras, video and cinematography equipment, network cameras, medical systems and semiconductor-manufacturing equipment. Originally established in 1937 as Precision Optical Industry, Co., Ltd., a camera manufacturer, Canon has successfully diversified and globalized to become a worldwide industry leader in professional and consumer imaging systems and solutions. With approximately 180,000 employees worldwide, the Canon Group includes manufacturing and marketing subsidiaries in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania; and a global R&D network with companies based in the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. Visit the Canon Inc. website at: global.canon
