Network Design Data Product Owner

We are seeking a Network Design Data Product Owner to join the Network Design Digital & Data team. In this role, you will support the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of data products that enable smarter planning, design, optimization, and management of the electricity transmission network across England and Wales.
Working closely with the Data Product Manager, business stakeholders, engineers, architects, analysts, and development teams, you will help deliver user-centric, high-quality data products that provide trusted, timely, and actionable insights to support operational excellence and strategic decision-making.
Qualification:
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in:
Business
Engineering
Data Science
Computer Science
Information Systems
Related discipline
Experience in a Product Owner, Business Analyst, Data Analyst, or Data Product environment.
Understanding of Agile delivery methodologies.
Experience using Agile tools such as:
Jira
Confluence
Azure DevOps (preferred)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and stakeholder communication skills.
Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Required Skills
Primary Skills
Data Product Ownership
Product Backlog Management
Agile / Scrum Methodologies
Requirements Gathering & Analysis
User Story Creation
Stakeholder Management
Business Analysis
Data Governance
Data Quality Management
Data Lifecycle Management
Data Product Lifecycle Management
Secondary Skills
Data Lineage & Metadata Management
Master Data Management (MDM)
API-Based Data Products
Data Integration
Power BI / Data Visualization
Product Roadmap Development
User Research & Product Discovery
Test Coordination & User Acceptance Testing
Analytics & Reporting
Operational Decision-Support Platforms
Digital Twin Platforms
Engineering Data Platforms
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with data visualization and analytics tools such as Power BI.
Understanding of API-based products, data integration, and cloud-based data platforms.
Experience working with engineering, asset, or operational data.
Familiarity with data governance, metadata management, and data quality frameworks.
Experience working with cross-functional teams including:
Customers
Architects
Engineers
Developers
Testers
Exposure to data-heavy products, analytics platforms, operational decision-support systems, or digital twin solutions.
Domain Experience (Preferred)
Energy & Utilities
Electricity Transmission Networks
Asset Management
Network Design & Planning
Operational Data Platforms
Infrastructure Engineering
Key Success Metrics
Successful delivery of data products aligned to business objectives.
User adoption and stakeholder satisfaction.
Improvement in data accessibility, quality, and usability.
Effective backlog prioritization and release management.
Delivery of actionable insights through trusted data products.
Increased data-driven decision making across Network Design teams.
Improvement in operational planning and network optimization outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Data Product Ownership
Support the Data Product Manager in managing the end-to-end lifecycle of data products, from discovery and definition through delivery and continuous improvement.
Assist in developing and maintaining product roadmaps aligned with business objectives and user needs.
Define, refine, and prioritize product backlogs to maximize business value and user impact.
Create and maintain user stories, acceptance criteria, and product documentation.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Engage with stakeholders across Network Design, Engineering, Data, and Business teams to understand requirements and challenges.
Facilitate workshops and discussions to gather business needs and translate them into product requirements.
Support stakeholder communications, product demonstrations, and adoption activities.
Act as a bridge between business users and technical delivery teams.
Data & Analytics Enablement
Identify and define critical data requirements that support operational and planning decisions.
Collaborate with data analysts, engineers, and SMEs to validate data quality, business rules, source systems, and assumptions.
Support the design and enhancement of data products that improve accessibility, reliability, and usability of data.
Promote data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Agile Delivery
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
Work closely with cross-functional delivery teams to ensure successful product releases.
Coordinate testing activities, feedback collection, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor product performance and user adoption metrics to inform future enhancements.
Data Governance & Product Optimization
Maintain a strong understanding of data attributes, metadata, and enterprise data product catalogues.
Support data governance, lineage, master data, and integration initiatives.
Contribute to improving data quality, consistency, and compliance standards.
Help establish best or managing and scaling data products.