Ecommerce Product Owner

At Dreams, we know your bed is the best place in the whole world. But for the hours between precious sleep, we`d like to make work a special place to be too. We`re the UK`s most loved bed retailer, so it`s important our people feel the love as well. There`s over 250 of us at our affectionally named `Bedquarters` in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, where every dreamer makes a difference. We`re super passionate about our people-first culture, which means we like to keep things simple and celebrate every success, big or small! From a payday treats trolley to charity fundraisers and all-staff lunches, we know we do it best when we do it together. And together we`ve been making bedtimes better since 1985, with no signs of hitting the snooze button. We`re owned by the world`s largest bedding provider, Tempur Sealy, and have our very own Bed Factory right here in the UK. You`ll even get a guided tour when you join and that`s part of our mission to get you fully bed-ucated during your induction. With 208 stores nationwide, 6 central warehouses and 12 delivery centres, we sell 14,000 mattresses, bases and headboards every single week. Now that`s a lot of Zzzs. So if you`re bonkers about bed, silly for siestas and keen on your kip, we think Dreams could be the perfect place for you. Dreams. Love your job. We`re looking for a new Ecommerce Product Owner to join our Ecommerce team based in Loudwater, Buckinghamshire. In this role, you will As the Product Owner, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our ecommerce products. You will be responsible for driving the successful development and delivery of ecommerce products within a large omnichannel retailer. Working alongside the Ecommerce Product Manager, you will translate strategic product visions into actionable tasks that align with our business objectives and customer needs. This role involves championing the product vision throughout the organisation, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to prioritise features, manage the product backlog, and oversee the entire product lifecycle, ensuring that we deliver innovative and impactful ecommerce experiences. Ready to skip the snooze button and get stuck in? Here`s a taste of what you`ll be doing day-to-dayProduct Vision and Strategy: - Work with the Ecommerce Product Manager to support in developing and articulating a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with the overall business goals - Translate the Ecommerce Product Manager's strategy into actionable tasks and work with cross-functional agile teams to execute those requirements. - Prioritise product features and functionalities based on business value, customer needs, and technical feasibility. - Collaborate with stakeholders to conduct thorough analysis to ensure that requirements are well-defined, clear, and ready for development. Product Backlog Management: - Create, maintain, and prioritise the product backlog, ensuring it is clear, detailed, and well-organised. - Collaborate with the development team to ensure that the backlog is understood and prioritised. - Manage product backlog refinement and grooming activities. Stakeholder Management: - Serve as a key point of contact for developers, QA teams, UI, UX, and designers, ensuring effective communication and alignment. - Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including business leaders, customers, and technology teams.This is the type of person we`re dreaming of: - Strong product management skills, with a proven track record of delivering successful ecommerce products. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders. - Ability to effectively translate a Product Manager's high-level vision into actionable tasks and communicate clearly with cross-functional teams. - Agile methodology expertise with a deep understanding of agile principles and practices, including backlog management, prioritisation, and collaboration. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse data and make informed decisions. - Knowledge of ecommerce trends, technologies, and best practices. - Excellent business acumen with a clear understanding of business objectives, financial metrics, and ROI. - Basic understanding of technical concepts and the ability to collaborate with development teams. - Meticulous approach to ensuring accuracy and completeness. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities. - Experience with product management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana). In your dream role, you`ll also receive: - Bonus: Our discretionary annual bonus scheme recognises the hard work and dedication of our superstar dreamers. - Discounts: Amazing staff discount on Dreams products, plus hundreds of brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping. - Buy-in schemes: You`ll have the opportunity to buy extra holiday, private healthcare, or savings and loans. - Parking: We know it goes without saying, but our free onsite parking gives you peace of mind when you travel. - Wellbeing: We partner with the Retail Trust to offer a 24-hour helpline with a variety of support services, as well as hosting an out of hours GP service. - Electric Car Scheme - Our salary sacrifice eclectic car scheme is a budget friendly way to cruise around in style and most importantly, lower those emissions! - New to 2024 - enhanced maternity & paternity pay - On-site gym, Step into our newly refreshed, free on-site gym, where you`ll find everything you need to stay fit and energized. From cardio machines and versatile free weights to dynamic cable machines, resistance bands, and even boxing bags, we`ve got it all! - Hybrid working: Whether you`re an early bird or night owl, we trust you to work your hours responsibly to suit you!