Description
The Associate Director, Product Owner - Learning Experience & Content is responsible for maximising the value of their HR Product Portfolio by translating business needs into a prioritised backlog and leading delivery across the HR product lifecycle.
This role operates under GSK's "Performance with Choice" hybrid working approach, typically expecting 2–3 days per week in the office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand functional needs and define product outcomes.
- Own and manage the Product backlog, ensuring requirements are well-defined and supported by minimum data inputs.
- Make prioritisation decisions for the Product backlog based on value, cost, risk, business continuity, and resource capacity.
- Lead the Product team’s delivery activities and guide Associate Product Owners and Engineers.
- Drive operational readiness by applying a delivery readiness checklist.
- Define and maintain the Product performance dashboard.
- Ensure product changes follow required security controls and risk assessments.
Required skills:
- 15 to 19 years of experience working in product delivery, digital solutions, or process-led technology roles.
- Proven experience defining and prioritising functional requirements and managing a product backlog.
- Knowledge of functional domains within Global Functions (e.g., HR) and familiarity with technology platforms (e.g., Degreed, SuccessFactors, Workday).
- Understanding of product performance measures and KPIs.
- Experience working directly with business stakeholders to translate needs into feasible technology changes.
Preferred skills:
- Strong communication and influencing skills.
- Skilled in coaching and guiding Associate Product Owners and delivery team members.
- Able to interpret business processes, user feedback, and operational data.
- Comfortable working within structured governance, security, and data protection requirements.
Skills: Agile Methodology, Automation, Degreed, Design Thinking, DevOps, Digital Solutions, Learning Content Design, Learning Experience Platform (LXP), Phenom, Product Delivery, SAP SuccessFactors, User Experience (UX)