Full-Time Product Owner
Contact Energy is hiring a remote Full-Time Product Owner. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting Wellington, New Zealand based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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As our new Product Owner, you’ll be the voice of the customer and the champion of our digital product vision. You’ll work closely with our internal Technology and Business teams to bring ideas to life — from concept to delivery.
You’ll own the product backlog, prioritise features that deliver real value, and ensure our digital experiences are seamless and impactful - You’ll be identifying opportunities to improve performance and drive commercial outcomes.
- Translate business needs into clear user stories and requirements.
- Motivate and guide the development team to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.
- Balance cost vs reward to define MVPs and sprint goals.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the business — from Finance to Legal to Marketing.
- Report on product performance and outcomes to wider groups.
You’ll be joining a team that’s collaborative, future-focused, and passionate about delivering digital solutions.
You’re a natural storyteller, a strategic thinker, and a digital native. You know how to bring people on the journey and turn ideas into action. You’re comfortable talking to developers as you are to execs.
Here’s what we’re ideally looking for:
- Deep knowledge of digital and data technologies and their business applications.
- Proven experience working in large-scale, enterprise technology environments (e.g., cloud, ERP platforms).
- Experience with digital product development and Agile/Lean methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to support teams through agile transformation and organisational change.
- Strong grasp of human-computer interaction and customer-centric design.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Analytical mindset with a knack for problem-solving and prioritisation.
- Commercially savvy and results-driven.
Bonus points if you have:
- Familiarity with architecture and digital software ecosystems.
- Experience in B2B/B2C, energy sector, data platforms, ERP/USP.