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As an Agile project manager, the Product Owner's mission is to meet customer needs by delivering a quality product, for which they are responsible for the design. Focused on digital projects with an IT dimension, they oversee the development of digital tools such as websites, applications, and software. They ensure these projects perfectly meet their clients' expectations by proceeding through "iterations," that is, steps that mark the creation process. With their perfect mastery of agile technologies, they work to accelerate the project's development phases. They manage the "Product Backlog," a to-do list aimed at prioritizing the different features of the product to be developed (business value, implementation effort, risk, technical knowledge). In collaboration with developers, UX designers, and graphic designers, the Product Owner aims to achieve the design of a functional tool, in accordance with the allocated budget and timeframe. They can progress to the following positions: Scrum Master, Product Manager, Chief Product Officer (CPO), or Head of Product (HOP).

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Project Manager

Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru
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Wales, United Kingdom

Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru was established by the Welsh Government in 2023. Its purpose is to put net zero and the communities of Wales at the heart of the transition required to address the huge challenge of climate change. Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru will scale up the rollout of renewable energy projects across the Welsh public estate, principally through onshore wind and solar PV technologies. We aim to have one gigawatt of locally owned, locally generated clean energy by 2040. We have a genuine opportunity to produce an income that will be reinvested in improving people's lives in Wales as well as creating good quality, clean energy jobs. This new company should drive a new approach to delivering benefits from renewables that really make a difference to communities. The current cost of living crisis underlines the importance of energy in our society and involving people in developing different models of benefit sharing will be crucial to the company's success. The Role We are seeking to recruit a Project Manager. The role will report to the Development Director and will work closely with a small team of Project Managers, engineering and technical colleagues in delivering a pipeline of renewable energy projects (primarily onshore wind across the Welsh Government Woodland Estate), from inception, through the development phase until handover to the construction team. You will also be expected to work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including local communities, statutory consultees, local planning authorities and industry groups. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for a new challenge to be part of something right from the start to create a more sustainable future for all. If you feel, once you have read the requirements for the role that you have the relevant qualifications and experience we would be extremely interested to hear from you. Location The company will operate using a hybrid model where staff will spend a proportion of their time working from home when not out in the field. Meetings and other joint activities will be hosted from time to time by Welsh Government at various office locations across Wales. The Company's Head Office is based in Merthyr Tydfil. The role holder will need to be flexible as the job will require travel from time to time within the country. In return, we offer a competitive salary depending on skills and experience, 28 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays, and a defined contribution pension scheme. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for everyone. We especially encourage applications from all underrepresented groups. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. We are happy to consider flexible working.

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PA - Personal Assistant - Inside IR35

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
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Newport, Wales, United Kingdom

We have a requirement for 2x Personal Assistants to provide a dedicated, confidential PA support for up to two Senior Civil Servants. The role operates in a fast-paced, pressurised environment and it is key that the successful candidate is comfortable working directly with senior leaders, is able to prioritise effectively, plan ahead and develop good working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders. Key Responsibilities include: * Taking the lead as the Director's / Deputy Director(s)'s first point of contact, providing comprehensive and proactive inbox(es) management* Proactively and reactively managing the Director /Deputy Director(s)'s diary, ensuring efficient use of their time, managing changes and conflicts* Providing the Director / Deputy Directors with all necessary documentation ahead of meetings* Facilitating effective communication between the Director / Deputy Director, their senior team, and other stakeholders, both internal and external, as required. * Working with the business support team, organise and manage the logistics of business meetings, conferences and away days, ensuring that meeting papers are complete and distributed in a timely fashion, as necessary. Skills and Experience required* Ability to communicate effectively, both in verbal and in written format, and comfortable liaising with people at all levels across the organisation* Highly organised with the ability to work well under pressure to ensure deadlines are met, and that information can be quickly and easily located and understood.* Ability to prioritise your work, managing competing demands and priorities efficiently.* Ability to flex personal working style to meet the needs of the Director / Deputy Director(s)* Excellent attention to detail, producing high quality work.* Experience of using the MS Office suiteDue to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Frequently asked questions about working as a Product Owner

What is the role of a Product Owner

The Product Owner (PO) serves as an interface between users, business units and the development team. Their objective? To maximize the value of a software or digital product. The PO manages, among other things, the improvements and modifications to be made to the product to best meet users' needs.

How much does a Product Owner charge

Since the Product Owner is a versatile profile, their earnings prove to be particularly high. They charge an average of £500 per day for their assignments. The average salary of a PO is £50K per year on average.

What is the definition of a Product Owner

The Product Owner is often considered a 'new generation' project manager. Their role consists of overseeing the development of a product: software, an application, a website... They must deliver quality digital tools within the time and budget allocated to projects, based on an Agile method like Scrum. In practice, the Product Owner breaks down the creation process into various stages called iterations. To ensure meeting user expectations, they submit the first versions of the product to the client. Gradually, they modify the deliverables according to newly expressed needs. However, the PO must first ensure that each recommendation made by the client is feasible, whether in terms of deadline, cost, or added value.

What type of mission can a Product Owner handle

The Product Owner mainly focuses on the functional aspect of a project. Among their many missions, you will find: • The identification of client needs; • The listing and prioritization of functionalities to be developed or different objectives to be achieved in the Product Backlog; • Setting their implementation deadlines; • Writing User Stories based on business requirements; • Setting up User Tests to obtain initial user feedback; • Transmitting this feedback to the production team; • Implementing the most relevant modifications; • Operational monitoring of updates and bug fixes...

What are the main skills of a Product Owner

To achieve their objective, the Product Owner must master agile methodologies and especially have Scrum at their fingertips. Other skills are also required: • Good knowledge of the domain in which the PO operates; • Project management; • Good understanding of marketing and business; • English proficiency.

What is the ideal profile for a Product Owner

In addition to being an excellent leader, a good Product Owner has: • Great adaptability; • Good organizational skills; • Ability to manage priorities; • Interpersonal skills; • Analytical thinking; • Negotiation skills; • Good listening skills; • Good stress resistance. Curiosity is also among their soft skills. The Product Owner must indeed stay informed about the latest technological innovations to offer the best solutions to their clients.
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