Lead Product Owner

Summary

Join Allwyn Lottery Solutions as a Lead Product Owner and lead a team of skilled Product Owners, ensuring our products deliver maximum value. This role demands strong collaboration, communication, and a blend of business and technical expertise to align product development with strategic goals. You will oversee product development, guide development teams, and foster continuous improvement. You'll also support the professional growth of team members and manage resource allocation. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in product ownership within the lottery or gaming industry, along with strong leadership and communication skills. Allwyn offers a comprehensive benefits package, including attractive salary, bonus plan, health and life insurance, and flexible working arrangements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (postgraduate degree preferred)
• 7+ years of experience as Product Owner/ Business Analyst within lottery, gaming, or related industries
• Relevant experience in lottery digital & retail operations
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements within lottery systems
• Advanced process management and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills & interpersonal skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Experience in collaboration with local and global teams
• Proficiency in English
• Confident, dynamic, and results-oriented professional
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, positive, and a dedicated team player
• Strong empathy, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills to build lasting relationships with stakeholders
• Skilled in guiding, coaching, and empowering teams for success
• Capable of aligning tactical decisions with long-term goals
• Proactive learner with resilience, flexibility, and a drive for continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Lead Product Owners to ensure their decisions and priorities align with Allwyn’s company strategy and objectives
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Delivery Managers, and stakeholders to align the product roadmap with strategic goals and customer value
• Act as an ambassador for the product, serving as the primary technical contact for product-related queries
• Assess value, develop cases, and prioritize stories, epics, and themes to focus on high-value work aligned with the product strategy
• Foster effective collaboration among Product Owners, Tech Leads, and Delivery Managers to ensure clarity in requirements and technical excellence
• Enhance transparency and direct communication between tech and business teams
• Support POs in managing sprint planning, prioritization, and maintaining a well-prioritized backlog to meet delivery objectives
• Oversee the creation of epics, user stories, and other documentation to guide development teams
• Ensure detailed specifications for product features are well-defined and clearly understood by development teams
• Maintain a seamless prioritization, backlog management, and workflow delivery throughout the development lifecycle
• Lead iteration review and/or demo sessions to present deliverables and gather stakeholder feedback
• Conduct ABC sessions to accelerate business cases, capturing early high-level estimations for new projects, improvements, and services
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement, encouraging team growth, agile practices, and a high-quality delivery approach
• Identify and manage dependencies, risks, and stakeholder expectations proactively
• Promote change initiatives to drive cross-functional improvements in efficiency and quality
• Proactively identify and seize opportunities for improvement and growth
• Support the professional growth of team members by offering leadership guidance and encouraging the development of Product Owners
• Review the work of Product Owners to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and high-quality standards
• Provide regular performance feedback, set clear goals, and support team members in achieving their objectives
• Take responsibility for the work of team members and effectively manage resource allocation to ensure optimal performance
• Possess a very good understanding of end-to-end customer experience integration and dependencies
• Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to inform product development and positioning
• Work with stakeholders during visioning phases to define product direction and long-term strategy

Preferred Qualifications

PMI, PMP or relevant project management certifications are a plus

Benefits

• Attractive salary and a bonus plan
• Health and life insurance for you and your family
• Well-being allowance
• Monthly lunch allowance
• Developmental 360° feedback framework
• Unlimited Training options and tools
• Extensive leave plan
• Employee Assistance Program with specialized Counselors / Licensed Psychologists
• Flexible working arrangements (fully remote/hybrid)
• Apple equipment and top-notch office technology to support our hybrid working