Product Owner (Data)

Data Product Owner London | Contract | Inside IR35 | Up to £650 per day Data Product Owner | Financial Services Transformation Programme We are supporting a major financial services transformation programme and are seeking an experienced Data Product Owner to lead a strategic data domain through a period of significant platform and business change. This is a high-impact role for someone who can operate at the intersection of business and technology, defining how data delivers value to the organisation while driving alignment across senior stakeholders and delivery teams. The successful candidate will own their data domain end-to-end, translating business objectives into a clear and prioritised roadmap, managing competing demands, and acting as the primary decision-maker between business consumers and engineering teams. Responsibilities Own the business-facing strategy and roadmap for a key data domain. Define, prioritise and manage requirements based on business value and organisational objectives. Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams. Drive product decisions and maintain alignment with strategic goals. Manage senior stakeholder expectations and resolve competing priorities. Ensure successful delivery of data capabilities through major platform transformation initiatives. Champion the adoption and effective use of data products across the organisation. Measure and communicate business value delivered through data initiatives. Experience Required Proven experience as a Data Product Owner, Data Product Manager, or equivalent role. Experience owning a business-critical data product, platform or domain. Demonstrable track record of delivering through significant technology, platform or organisational change. Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence senior business leaders. Experience operating within complex, enterprise-scale environments. Ability to translate business challenges into clear, actionable delivery plans. Desirable Experience Financial services, banking or other regulated industry experience. Experience working on enterprise-wide data transformation programmes. Exposure to cloud-based data platforms and modern data architectures. Familiarity with Databricks and/or dbt. Experience working closely with Data Architects, Data Engineers and delivery teams. Contract Details Rate: Up to £650 per day Engagement: Inside IR35 Duration: Initial contract running through to December, with potential for extension Location: London (subject to confirmation) Start Date: ASAP / Short notice preferred Apply If you have a strong background in data product ownership, stakeholder leadership, and delivering successful outcomes through transformation programmes, please apply with your latest CV for immediate consideration.