Product Owner (EPOS) (1923)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

 

Are you a subject matter expert on EPOS systems?

 

Do you enjoy engaging with both internal and external stakeholders?

 

Are you experienced in delivering vision and strategy for technical solutions? And providing strong project delivery?

 

If the answer is yes, then would like to hear from you.

 

The Role:

 

Oxfam OGB is looking for a Product Owner (EPOS) who will lead a team of specialist through implementing IS strategies and policies that include building relationships with external organisations and strong project delivery experience. Some key responsibilities would include:

• Being a subject matter expert on retail EPOS systems, integrations and processes
• BAU system support admin and support monitoring – provides and monitors EPOS BAU support along with two EPOS system administrators
• Gather and analyse customer feedback, market trends, and stakeholder input to identify and prioritize product requirement

 

What we are looking for:

 

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty, is personally aligned to the values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do and our feminist leadership principles.

 

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

 

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

 

• Proven experience working as a Product Owner or similar role in software development, specifically with tills or point-of-sale (POS) software.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to gather and analyse data to make informed product decisions.
• Strong leadership skills with a proactive and problem-solving attitude.
• Ability to prioritise, proactive with the drive to achieve results.
• Problem solving skills and ability to provide tailored advice and support to others.
• Ability to convey complex ideas in a straightforward and accessible way to stakeholders across the organisation.
• The experience and skills to be a key stakeholder in projects involving Oxfam’s EPOS system, providing operational knowledge and support to ensure project implementation.
• Experience of supplier relationship management.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes and tools

 

Desirable experience would  include:

• Understanding of charity shops and associated ways of working.
• Understanding of EPOS systems in Charity context.
• Experience with project management and product management tools such as Jira, Trello, or similar

 

Please note we will review applications as they come in & if we receive sufficient applications we may close the vacancy advert before the advert end date.

 

We offer:

 

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits.

 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

 

Flexfam:

 

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as a hybrid role.

 

Our values and commitment to safeguarding: 

 

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

 

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

 

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

 

How to apply:

 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. 

 

About Us

 

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

 

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.