Data Product Owner

General Services (GSUK) aims to create a seamless and inspiring workplace that empowers our employees to innovate and thrive, while optimizing our built assets for long-term value and sustainability. They will play a crucial role supporting the delivery of business objectives through the delivery of land rights for and the delivery of large-scale, 10-year investment plan more than £350m across the ScottishPower estate. The increased volume of delivery has led to the need to enhance our understanding of data and systems supporting the strategic vision. The Data Product Owner, reporting to the Business and & Analytics Manager, will be responsible for leading on development and management of a centralised and integrated data model for GSUK, critical to ensure the ongoing maintenance of data confidentiality, integrity and availability of data, insights and reporting. The role will ensure all data solutions align to IBE's data architecture standards, working closely with IT and Architecture teams who provide the technical design and implementation. It will also oversee the management of data vulnerabilities, data compliance with all relevant internal policies and external regulatory requirements, and the timely resolution of the actions associated with security improvement plans. What you'll be doing

• Define, govern, and oversee the ongoing maintenance and evolution of scalable, integrated data models to ensure they remain secure, accurate, and fit-for-purpose across the full lifecycle of GSUK systems, projects, and PMO capabilities.
• Collaborate with Performance & Reporting teams enabling use of structured, reliable, and analytics-ready data for dashboards and KPIs
• Work collaboratively with all teams (Commercial, Ops, L&E, IT) and other stakeholders to map data needs and deliver fit-for-purpose solutions
• Establish and maintain data governance processes to ensure data accuracy, consistency and security, and lead data quality initiatives and resolve data-related issues across teams and systems
• Ensure GSUK's data and governance requirements are reflected in end-to-end data solutions across Operational, Land Delivery and Commercial areas
• Lead the business implementation and adoption of data governance tools, working with IT on the technical integration, to strengthen data quality in line with the global framework
• Contribute to the development of PMO maturity and digital transformation by promoting data-driven best practices
• Create and maintain data flow diagrams and data dictionaries to improve data accessibility and reliability
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Programme activities by supporting Lessons Learned led by PMO Analyst and Programme Manager
  A bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, software engineering, or information systems
• Well versed in at least one computer language e.g., SQL, SAS, R, Python
• Expertise and practical experience of creating customer segmentation models
• Expert understanding of data warehousing and MI environments to assure data integrity, standards and quality
• Experience in business analytics tools and customer relationship management (CRM) platforms
• Good experience of (data analytics, data warehousing, customer insights, and business intelligence)
• Expert knowledge of Power BI (Cloud BI)
• Demonstrated business acumen and analytical skills for effective and efficient problem-solving
• Proficiency in the development, documentation, and communication of analytical plans
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to operational excellence and quality
• Leads technical data change. Embraces changes, keeps employees informed, and remains focused on business results
• Familiarity with Azure and Synaps Analytics is highly derisible
Minimum Criteria
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, software engineering, or information systems
• Proven experience monitoring, managing, and manipulating data
• Strong experience applying data engineering standards, including best practices around data quality, governance, and scalability
• Ability to translate complex data and engineering concepts into clear product decisions
• Well versed in at least one computer language e.g., SQL, SAS, R, Python
• Expert knowledge of data warehousing and MI environments and practices to build, develop and maintain data integrity
• Strong stakeholder management skills
  ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we're at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.
Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in. ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to . Mobility
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow. That's why our benefits include:
• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more