Technical Product Owner

NICE
Southampton, United Kingdom
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Systems-focused professionals with software development experience will find this role in the Public Safety domain, requiring daily collaboration with R&D and Agile methodology.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with systems or architecture backgrounds and a knack for translating business needs into technical requirements.
    — “Breaking down complex market requirements into secure, scalable, and resilient system designs”
  • Individuals who are comfortable engaging in detailed technical discussions with developers and R&D teams.
    — “Somebody who’s comfortable getting into a detailed technical discussion with our team of software developers”
  • Professionals with experience in Agile environments and a strong ability to prioritize and manage backlogs.
    — “Experience working in an Agile delivery methodology organisation”

Things to consider

  • The role requires 2 days per week in-office work in Hedge End, Hampshire.
    — “2 days working from the office and 3 days of remote work, each week”
  • Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
    — “Communicating effectively at all levels, from executive management to individual contributor”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in creating technical documentation and user scenarios for software systems.
    — “Experience of writing Technical Systems/Solutions Documentation”
  • Demonstrate prior work with Azure or cloud-based technologies in your resume and interview responses.
    — “Experience of working with Azure technologies”
  • Showcase your ability to work with cross-functional teams such as R&D, Customer Support, and Professional Services.
    — “You provide support to Customer Support, Professional Services, Technical Pre-sales teams and Training where required”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • prioritized backlog creation
  • technical documentation
  • user scenario development
  • user story ownership
Typical background
technical degreesoftware development experienceAgile delivery experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Agile MethodologiesTechnical Product OwnershipBack-end SolutionsUser Story CreationTechnical DocumentationCustomer Support

Preferred

AI ToolsCloud-based ServicesNG Emergency ServicesTechnical Systems DocumentationSystems Software

Stack & domain

Agile Delivery MethodologyAzure TechnologiesTechnical Systems/solutions DocumentationSystems/architect BackgroundMultitaskingPrioritizationCommunicationFast LearningTeamworkPublic SafetyVoiceVideoScreen RecordingPlaybackAnalysis

About the role

Original posting from NICE via Greenhouse

At NiCE, we don’t limit our challenges. We challenge our limits. Always. We’re ambitious. We’re game changers. And we play to win. We set the highest standards and execute beyond them. And if you’re like us, we can offer you the ultimate career opportunity that will light a fire within you.

Position: Technical Product Owner

Location: Hedge End, Hampshire

So, what’s the role all about?

Here at NiCE Public Safety, we develop state of the art solutions for the Public Safety market, bringing together voice, video and screen recording, playback and analysis for Security customers worldwide.

We are currently expanding our development team to allow us to continue to develop an exciting product that enables Police forces worldwide to keep up with the increasing demands of managing growing amounts of digital evidence.

How will you make an impact?

You own the Product Plan, driven from the Product roadmap, created by the Product Managers

You create a prioritised backlog based on High Level product requirements

You work closely with NICE Architects and Product Managers to clearly describe business goals and customer requirements into product backlog items

Assess and review technical documentation and ensure the development team create appropriate levels of product documentation

You support the Product Manager in development of user scenarios for technical users

You work closely with R&D to:

Explain the motivation and the customer needs behind a new requirement

Own and Groom (create and explain) the User stories

Be there daily for the team for any questions & feedback

Understand and prioritise technical requirements

You are:

Somebody who’s comfortable getting into a detailed technical discussion with our team of software developers

Happy to work on back-end solutions (e.g. software running as Windows Services)

You provide support to Customer Support, Professional Services, Technical Pre-sales teams and Training where required

Have you got what it takes?

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline/STEM subject, preferably Computer Science or Engineering, MBA

Ability to multitask and prioritise work

Ability to understand technical solutions, experience of software development

Ability to understand the big picture and translate it to detailed needs

Experience working in an Agile delivery methodology organisation

Communicating effectively at all levels, from executive management to individual contributor

Excellent English verbal and writing communication skills

Fast learner with ability to educate her/himself on relevant technologies e.g. Azure / Cloud-based services

Ability to remain focused and calm under pressure

Great interpersonal skills

You will have an advantage if you also have:

A growing knowledge of AI tools, technologies and processes

Ability to work successfully with clients and business partners directly

Experience of working with Azure technologies

An appreciation of Next Generation (NG) emergency services

Experience in writing Technical Systems/Solutions Documentation

Experience of systems software

Breaking down complex market requirements into secure, scalable, and resilient system designs (this will come from candidates with a Systems/Architect background)

What’s in it for you?

Learn more about the Benefits at NICE

Join an ever-growing, market-disrupting, global company where the teams – comprised of the best of the best – work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment! As the market leader, every day at NICE is a chance to learn and grow, and there are endless internal career opportunities across multiple roles, disciplines, domains, and locations. If you are passionate, innovative, and excited to constantly raise the bar, you may just be our next NICEr!

Enjoy NICE-FLEX!

At NICE, we work according to the NICE-FLEX hybrid model, which enables maximum flexibility: 2 days working from the office and 3 days of remote work, each week. Naturally, office days focus on face-to-face meetings, where teamwork and collaborative thinking generate innovation, new ideas, and a vibrant, interactive atmosphere.

#LI-Hybrid

Requisition ID: 11829

Role Type: Individual Contributor

About NiCE

NICE Ltd. (NASDAQ: NICE) software products are used by 25,000+ global businesses, including 85 of the Fortune 100 corporations, to deliver extraordinary customer experiences, fight financial crime and ensure public safety. Every day, NiCE software manages more than 120 million customer interactions and monitors 3+ billion financial transactions.

Known as an innovation powerhouse that excels in AI, cloud and digital, NiCE is consistently recognized as the market leader in its domains, with over 8,500 employees across 30+ countries.

NiCE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, neurotype, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.

Source: NICE careers (Greenhouse)

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