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How to become a Product Owner

Product Owner

Career progression and salary expectations for a Product Owner

1

Product Assistant

| Up to £22,000
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Product Owner

| Up to £40,000
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Senior Product Owner

| Up to £60,000

The role of a Product Owner

Passionate about product? Own it… Product Owners work with a product development or scrum team to organise, develop, and deliver products that deliver the highest possible value to a company and its customers.They’re responsible for leading projects from start to finish, focusing on developing and maintaining a clear strategic vision, that’s reflected in the products created by developers. This involves overseeing scrum meetings and prioritising the product backlog in tune with business goals.Product Owners also act as a direct point of contact between teams, customers, and stakeholders, ensuring all parties are on the same page.Other key tasks and duties for a Product Owner include:
  • Defining and maintaining the product vision
  • Managing and prioritising the product backlog
  • Understanding and anticipating clients’ needs
  • Acting as a liaison between teams, other internal stakeholders, and clients
  • Overseeing product development
  • Evaluating progress and Identifying areas for improvement
As a Product Owner is primarily responsible for the management and smooth running of product development, excellent leadership and organisational skills are a must.And, because your role will revolve around a user story that transforms into a product feature, it’s equally important to be a great storyteller who knows exactly what the customer wants.The ability to mediate and resolve conflict is also vital – especially when bridging the gap between teams.Successful Product Owners should also be:
  • A good delegator
  • An excellent communicator
  • Goal-orientated
  • Able to understand and communicate a product vision
  • Able to say no
  • Curious
"Being a Product Owner is something I really just fell into. But it ended up being the perfect role for me. Not only is it a chance to put my project management skills to the test, it also allows me to make a real impact when it comes to what the business chooses to focus on. Like any job, there are ups and downs. Especially when it comes to communicating with a bunch of different people, with different goals. But I actually love ironing out the roadblocks. I guess I’m just a bit of a geek."

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