Product Owner

​​​​​​​Product Owner

• Permanent opportunity for an Product Owner within MILKRUN
• Location: with flexible work arrangements.
• We're friendly, down-to-earth, and energetic - we work hard but we have a great time doing it, and we love what we do.

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose - ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.' It's that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you're excited to turn today's blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

What you'll do

MILKRUN is flipping the grocery game on its head with groceries and more delivered in minutes. We're on a mission to make convenience more convenient and help people get more time to do the things they love. We're working hard to roll out the MILKRUN magic to customers across Australia & New Zealand. With the full backing of the Woolworths retail network and resources, this venture is set to change the way Australians shop for their everyday needs.

As an Product Owner you will be responsible for :

• Act as the Scrum Product Owner for one or two delivery teams, overseeing the product life cycle.
• Take ownership of the team's product backlog, ensuring its coherence, prioritisation, and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Craft clear and concise user stories with comprehensive acceptance criteria, facilitating streamlined development processes.
• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for features developed by the team, ensuring
• high-quality deliverables.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the engineering teams and product stakeholders,
• effectively communicating product vision, objectives, and requirements.
• Participate in the initial assessment of feature requests, evaluating feasibility and aligning them with business goals.

What you'll bring

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in E-commerce and a proven track record of delivering successful initiatives from start to finish. They should also have a strong understanding of customer-facing applications and be able to demonstrate their technical expertise. Please note that this job description is subject to change and may be adapted to meet the evolving needs of the business:

• Demonstrated expertise in Scrum/Agile methodologies with a proven track record as a Scrum Product Owner.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, capable of fostering strong relationships and effectively managing expectations.
• Ability to synthesise complex information and focus on pertinent details, facilitating informed decision-making.
• Proficiency in prioritisation techniques and adept at managing functional dependencies within product backlogs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong influencing skills, capable of gaining consensus and buy-in while fostering collaboration.

What you'll experience

We're friendly, down-to-earth, and energetic - we work hard but we have a great time doing it, and we love what we do.

Our benefits include:

• Ongoing training and career development
• 5-10% team Grocery discount card
• Discounted online shopping delivery
• Discounted health insurance
• Global & local career opportunities
• Flexible, hybrid work from home options

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team's diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.

You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or via www.wowcareers.com.au. #LI #work180.

Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.