Product Owner

Product Owner 

Location: High Wycombe (Remote & Hybrid working options available)

Duration: 31st December 2023

Hours: 37.5

Pay rate range: Negotiable

This role falls outside of IR35 

Imagine your next project working within the EMEA ERP Supply Chain Technology Team where they are using Agile Scrum methodology to deliver several business-critical projects. 

roles and responsibilities

We have an opportunity for an Agile professional to act as Product owner for our Deliver and Finance teams.

This will involve: 

• Partnering with the Scrum masters and Development Teams to deliver on the

• Product Backlog.

• Work with stakeholders including the Deliver manager, Finance manager and Project

• Managers to define backlog priorities.

• Working with the Scrum teams to develop sprint plans that meet our business

• priorities and project timelines.

• Identifying project risks and driving mitigations

• Providing leadership to the teams to allow them to self-organise in a way that

• delivers the best possible business outcomes.

• Participate in all Scrum Ceremonies including Daily Stand Up, Sprint Demo, and

• Sprint Retrospective. Lead ceremonies for Product Backlog refinement and Sprint

• Planning

how to succeed

You will have 3 + years’ experience as a Product Owner, Scrum Master or Project Manager

developing software using Agile methodologies.

You will also bring:

• BSc. or master’s degree in computer science or related technical field.

• Possess an excellent understanding of Agile development methodologies.

• Solid understanding of the Product Owner, Scrum Master and Development Team

• role and User Epic and Story Creation.

• Experience with JIRA or similar technology.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to work effectively

• with teams.

• Strong leadership skills and a demonstrable bias toward action.

• Experience in the following areas is desirable but not necessary – Finance business

• processes or Deliver business processes including customer service and logistics.

Benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run until 31st December 2023 and will be reviewed for an extension.  

you are welcome here

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson

Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. As a skilled contractor, you’ll play a key part in the thinking, strategy, dynamism - and impact - of this iconic global healthcare company as they touch the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at Johnson & Johnson. 

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid. PAYE, LTD & Umbrella options are available. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.