Product Owner

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds,  and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Whether you started from the product side and developed technical skills or started as a technical resource, you have a knack for the product side of the business. You possess the necessary technical product knowledge to drive strategic conversations about the product and enhance value to Equifax and its customers.
Equifax is seeking a technical product owner who is a master at bridging the desires of the customer and the capabilities of the technology, removing barriers to software development. You will be responsible for grooming the product backlog and have insight into technical requirements of individual stories thus creating a more efficient user experience.
What you will do

• Responsible for the overall performance of the product, overseeing it from inception and ideation through design, build, launch, growth, enhancement and eventual sunset.

• Creates product roadmap and identifies delivery channels, direction of product and product development needs.

• Defines product requirements and collaborates with cross functional teams to bring products to market (D&A, technology, sales, fulfillment, product marketing, finance, legal).

• Responsible for the overall technology aspects of the product life cycle beginning with innovation through deployment, testing, and overall product roadmaps, ensuring all products align with architectural standards, business goals and objectives.

• Partner and liaise with Product Managers, Business Leaders, Architects and Engineers globally to design a strategy to support development of Product Roadmaps, R&D functions, plans to sunset legacy systems, and support incoming M&A products and activity.

What experience you need

• BS or MS degree in Computer Science or Business or equivalent job experience required

• Experience managing product backlogs and requirements for Agile delivery teams in a Product Owner capacity

• You are skilled at removing roadblocks

• Experience delivering products using Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

• Possess a deep understanding of web service technologies, user interface/interaction, and knowledge of Systems Development and Project Management lifecycles

• Experience with Product & Technology Roadmap development through influence of key business and technology partners to identify business priorities

• Excellent leadership and motivational skills

• Possess a willingness to empower as well as encourage commitment and positive attitude in the team

• You have an inquisitive and innovative mindset with a shown ability to recognize opportunities to create distinctive value

• You can successfully evaluate workload to drive efficiency

What could set you apart

• You have the ability build strong relationships with partners across the business; ensure that you understand their role, the needs of their area, and their requirements throughout the project

• You are a self-starter who is organized, detail oriented, takes initiative with minimal direction, and understands concepts quickly

• You understand the value of product ownership and can effectively communicate the value proposition

• You have experience working with multiple partners in a global setting with varying level of needs

• You bring a consultative, creative and process driven approach to your work

• You have an aptitude for handling multiple concurrent demands and prioritizing responsibilities in a dynamic, high energy environment

• Your problem-solving skills enable you to effectively and creatively find solutions for hard problems while maintaining a high level of professionalism and integrity

• Engage and collaborate with all stakeholders, make people feel heard and understood, are able to say no and stand up for tough calls needed to better serve the business and our clients

The Perks of being a Equifax Employee?

We offer a wide range of company supported benefits including contributory pension, life cover, income protection, healthcare, enhanced maternity and sick pay, 26 days holiday and a day off for your birthday, with the ability to buy and sell and free credit checks. We also offer flexible benefits ranging from cycle to work, discounted travel options, gym membership, dining and leisure discounts, financial & savings plans, mobile discounts plus much more!

We also support personal development and have a range of learning options including our global online learning platform and allow you to bring your whole self to work supported by our Inclusion and Diversity, Wellbeing and Employee Engagement forums.

Are you ready to power your possible?  Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!
 

Primary Location:

GBR-Leeds-6-Wellington

Function:

Function - Product

Schedule:

Full time