IT Product Owner

Join Our Family at Musgrave

Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We're proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 18 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We're committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we're looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.

We are now inviting applications for the above position within the Digital Technology Team in Tramore Rd, Cork City. We are seeking a technically strong IT Product Owner, with high energy and excited about working in a fast paced, dynamic, digital environment

• This is initially a 24 month contract role and can be based in Cork or Dublin

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading Aggregators POD comprising of IT BA’s, QA’s and development teams
• Creating and maintaining an excellent and collaborative team environment.
• Working closely with our vendors including Just Eat, Uber Eats and Deliveroo along with our internal development teams to prioritise, help solution, test and ultimately release improvements to existing and new digital products into the market.
• Managing the relationship and working with key internal business stakeholders to deliver products that align with the company strategy.
• Manage the Aggregators Backlog and Prioritisation of all of the deliveries.
• Work with our numerous stakeholders to agree and define that prioritisation.
• Assist the Head of Retail Digital IT to define and maintain the IT Digital Strategy for Aggregators.
• Keep up to date with latest related Digital Technologies, competitor analysis and trends in the market.
• Clearly communicate the Team deliveries to the wider Musgrave team.
• Applying working knowledge of software quality concepts within the software development lifecycle.
• Communicating with colleagues to understand the requirements of the organisation and its individual departments.
• Overseeing and supporting the implementation of new systems.
• Applies in-depth working understanding of standards and methods to comply/enforce the standards in day to day tasking.

What we are looking for:

• A 3rd level degree qualification in a computer related discipline with a minimum of 7 years working in an IT environment.
• A good Team manager who is able to create and maintain a great team culture and dynamic.
• Experience in a Senior IT Product or Programme Manager role for 5+ years.
• Extensive experience of working with Digital Products and Digital development is mandatory for this role.
• Experience of working within the Software Development Lifecycle is essential.
• A history of successfully delivering digital products into the market.
• Exceptional ability to position and “sell” solutions that are reasonable, actionable, and cost-effective, including the ability to properly gauge the requirements and “plug” the appropriate solution.
• A history of working with various stakeholders to agree and prioritise multiple deliveries.
• A good multitasker who is able to prioritise and work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal \& self-organizing skills and an ability to build relationships with relevant stakeholders.

What we Offer or Why Musgrave:

• Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact
• Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions
• Community Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.
• Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now and join is in creating a future where business success and positive change go hand in hand

Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.

Musgrave operate a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely.

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