Be part of building Scotland’s future

Join Scottish Enterprise’s (SE) Business Support Services team and help deliver digital products to some of Scotland’s most transformative businesses.

This role is responsible for the products within our web portfolio, which currently includes our core in-house built sites and the web sites or services we deliver to businesses across Scotland. 

Work with us and you’ll get to evolve the most front-facing part of our organisation and meet the needs of the businesses making a difference to Scotland’s economy.  

The role  

As Product Owner, you’ll be responsible for the quality of product delivery. You’ll support cross-functional delivery teams of digital specialists managing projects though discovery, alpha, beta and live states. You’ll work collaboratively, sharing your knowledge across other directorates such as Digital, Data & IT (DDIT).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Prioritising your delivery team’s work pipeline, making sure delivery is to a high quality.
• Identifying and realising benefits of product development and adoption.
• Mentoring and coaching other product managers.
• Potentially getting involved in some programme management activity.

Who we’re looking for

You’ll be at the point in the career when you’re developing expert knowledge of product management techniques and can demonstrate an understanding of design, technology and data principles. You’re experienced across multiple parts of the product life cycle, bringing your knowledge of user needs and business goals to frame problems and set priorities.

Your skills, abilities and experience should include:

• Applying strategic thinking to give end users the best experience
• Keeping abreast of industry best practice and cascading ways of working
• Getting buy-in from senior stakeholders and colleagues
• Coaching and leading teams in agile and lean practices
• Helping teams manage and visualise outcomes, prioritise work and adhere to agreed minimum viable product (MVP), priorities and scope
• Showing an awareness of assisted digital support, with the ability to explain why it’s important
• Relevant Agile qualifications

Role Profile

Further information on the role can be found in the attached role profile

Life at Scottish Enterprise

As one of Scotland’s Top 10 Flexible Employers, we pride ourselves on empowering our colleagues to work when and where they can best deliver their role in support of our corporate plan.  Learn more about working with us 

How to apply

If you're interested in this role, please follow the application process and upload your cv by 26 May 2024.

Interview dates

• First interview: 3 June 2024
• Second interview: 7 June 2024

Our values

Being part of Scottish Enterprise means being open to new ideas and trying different ways of working. We support each other to reach our full potential. We celebrate shared success and learn together when things don’t go so well.  And we always treat each other fairly, with respect and understanding. Together, we are the difference. 

At Scottish Enterprise, we’re proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience and thought is vital to the success of our vision for the future of every community across Scotland. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

We commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required, not only during the application and assessment process but throughout employment with us.

We have the following networks which are open to all colleagues to help drive inclusion, Disability Positive, Gender Balanced, Multi-cultural, Multi-Generational and Pride (LGBTQ+).

Apply now to build your future with us.