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Career progression and salary expectations for a Product Owner

Product Assistant

| Up to £22,000

Product Owner

| Up to £40,000

Senior Product Owner

| Up to £60,000

The role of a Product Owner

What does a Product Owner do?

Passionate about product? Own it… Product Owners work with a product development or scrum team to organise, develop, and deliver products that deliver the highest possible value to a company and its customers.They’re responsible for leading projects from start to finish, focusing on developing and maintaining a clear strategic vision, that’s reflected in the products created by developers. This involves overseeing scrum meetings and prioritising the product backlog in tune with business goals.Product Owners also act as a direct point of contact between teams, customers, and stakeholders, ensuring all parties are on the same page.Other key tasks and duties for a Product Owner include:

Defining and maintaining the product vision
Managing and prioritising the product backlog
Understanding and anticipating clients’ needs
Acting as a liaison between teams, other internal stakeholders, and clients
Overseeing product development
Evaluating progress and Identifying areas for improvement

Is a career as a Product Owner right for me?

As a Product Owner is primarily responsible for the management and smooth running of product development, excellent leadership and organisational skills are a must.And, because your role will revolve around a user story that transforms into a product feature, it’s equally important to be a great storyteller who knows exactly what the customer wants.The ability to mediate and resolve conflict is also vital – especially when bridging the gap between teams.Successful Product Owners should also be:

A good delegator
An excellent communicator
Goal-orientated
Able to understand and communicate a product vision
Able to say no
Curious

What's it like to be a Product Owner?

"Being a Product Owner is something I really just fell into. But it ended up being the perfect role for me. Not only is it a chance to put my project management skills to the test, it also allows me to make a real impact when it comes to what the business chooses to focus on. Like any job, there are ups and downs. Especially when it comes to communicating with a bunch of different people, with different goals. But I actually love ironing out the roadblocks. I guess I’m just a bit of a geek."

Get qualified as a Product Owner

Whilst formal qualifications aren’t always required, employers prefer candidates who are qualified and knowledgeable in their chosen field. A degree, a course in marketing or business (depending on your expertise), or a course designed specifically for Product Owners, such as the Scrum Product Owner course or the Scrum Complete Bundle could be particularly beneficial.

Recommended Product Owner courses

Certified Scrum Product Owner ® | Scrum Alliance

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In-person classroom course with interactive group exercises. Live Online tutor-led courses also available.
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...working knowledge of Scrum and planning to become a Chief Product Owner, or Program Product Owner, or Portfolio Product Owner, including: - Owner Certified (SPOC®) certification before applying for the Scaled Scrum Product Owner certification. It is also highly recommended to attend …
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