Technical Product Owner - E.ON : Job Details

We are currently recruiting for multiple Technical Product Owners at nPower Business Solutions. In this role you will be responsible for IT products and applications, contributing to the development of a best-in-market digital customer and colleague experience. These are hybrid opportunities based out of our Solihull office. We are currently undergoing a transition and actively seeking individuals who can support us during this period. These leadership positions will play a crucial role in shaping our new operating model, which is focused on adopting a product-oriented approach. nPower Business Solutions (nBS) is the E.ON Industrial and Commercial (I&C) area of EON and a market leader in the energy retail sector. I&C is a £7 billion revenue business serving c30,000 customers and approximately 250,000 meter points with a view to becoming the number one B2B energy supplier in the UK.

Here's what you'll be doing

• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap in collaboration with business managers.
• Manage the full product lifecycle from idea to implementation ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Ensure incidents, maintenance, technical debt and root cause investigations are prioritised alongside new features.
• Prioritise and refine product backlogs to deliver measurable customer value
• Stay updated on technology trends and emerging technologies.
• Build relationships with business stakeholders and 3rd party vendors to optimize delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for operational success.

What we need from you

• Experience in Agile and/or waterfall environments delivering customer-led outcomes.
• Strong understanding of backlog prioritisation and agile software development. - Awareness of technology trends and interest in emerging technologies.
• Experience working with third-party IT suppliers.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.
• Financial and commercial awareness.
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems effectively.
• Experience in requirements analysis, process modeling, and business case production.
• Ability to translate technical details into business language.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Product owner, Agile delivery, or DevOps certifications.
• Experience in Retail, Financial Services, or Energy sectors.
• Knowledge of Junifer (Gentrack Energy Customer Management Platform).
• Experience in DevOps environment with CI/CD approach.
• Experience managing customer facing products e.g. Digital / Customer Contact

Here’s what you need to know

• Award-Winning Benefits: Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. Recognised with the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022, our benefits truly stand out.

• Recognised for Family-Friendly and Hybrid Policies: In 2024, we earned Double Recognition at the Personnel Today Awards for our exceptional family-friendly and hybrid working initiatives. Let’s discuss how we can work together flexibly.

• Inclusive Employer: As the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (currently ranked 8th), we’re committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and fairness for everyone.

• Support for Disabled Applicants: As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum role criteria.

• Development Opportunities: With inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill-building programs, your career growth is a priority.