Posted:  12th April, 2025

 

Position: Product Owner 

Domain:  Automotive / EV Propulsion Systems 

Job Type: Permanent / Contract 

Location: West Midlands, UK  

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Job Summary: 

The ideal candidate is passionate about leading cross-functional squads, translating complex technical requirements into actionable backlogs, and driving product development from concept to delivery. This role demands strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a deep understanding of electric propulsion architectures and delivery programs. 

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Key Responsibilities: 

• Own and articulate the product vision and delivery roadmap for EV propulsion systems. 

• Lead one or more Agile squads, ensuring alignment between business goals and technical execution. 

• Define, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog, ensuring features deliver high value and meet acceptance criteria. 

• Serve as the voice of the customer and engineering leadership, translating stakeholder needs into user stories and epics. 

• Collaborate with systems engineers, software architects, and integration leads to align product goals with technical feasibility. 

• Lead sprint planning, review, and retrospectives in collaboration with Scrum Masters and engineering managers. 

• Manage cross-functional dependencies, risks, and integration points across propulsion components and systems. 

• Ensure timely and quality delivery of system-level features through proactive issue resolution and roadmap ownership. 

• Act as a mentor and leader within the product team, promoting Agile best practices and continuous improvement. 

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Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required: 

 

Technical & Domain Expertise: 

 

• Deep knowledge of EV propulsion system architecture and delivery, including electric machines, inverters, and battery integration. 

• Strong understanding of Agile principles, product lifecycle management, and systems integration workflows. 

• Experience in embedded systems, control strategies, and software-hardware integration within an EV environment. 

 

Leadership & Communication: 

 

• Demonstrated experience as a Product Owner or Agile leader in a technical product domain. 

• Exceptional stakeholder management and team leadership skills across engineering and business functions. 

• Ability to balance short-term delivery with long-term strategic planning. 

 

 

Tools & Methodologies: 

 

• Proficiency in Agile tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps). 

• Familiarity with systems engineering processes and standards (e.g., ASPICE, ISO 26262, or equivalent). 

 

Experience: 

 

• 5+ years of experience in automotive or high-tech product development, including 2+ years in a Product Owner role. 

• Track record of delivering propulsion or electrified vehicle systems from concept through to launch. 

 

Education: 

 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field. 

• Agile certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner – CSPO) are highly desirable. 

 

What we offer (For Permanent) 

• Competitive Salary in line with level of experience 

• UK Work Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates 

• Opportunity to be part of world class product development projects 

• Pension Scheme 

• 28 Days Holidays (Annual + Bank Holidays). 

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage. 

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The applications window for this position shall be closed any time as per the applications we may receive.