Exciting Contract Opportunity for a Product Owner - Automotive OEM (Gaydon)

Are you seeking your next career move within the automotive industry? Do you have a passion for innovation and a desire to work with a leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)? If so, Expleo has an exceptional opportunity for you.

We are proud to be a preferred supplier to a prestigious UK-based automotive OEM. Our client is currently expanding their team and is looking for a Product Owner to join them on a contract basis, based at their state-of-the-art facility in Gaydon.

Expleo is a global engineering, technology, and consulting service provider, delivering end-to-end solutions that drive digital transformation and innovation. As a trusted partner to some of the world's most respected brands, we help businesses navigate technological change and deliver cutting-edge solutions that enhance competitiveness and improve everyday life.

Key Responsibilities: Own and manage the product backlog and vision for the squad. Act as the main point of contact for feature delivery status. Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Drive Agile ceremonies and support iterative delivery. Ensure alignment with systems engineering and software development processes. Support issue resolution and provide regular status updates.

Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience as a Product Owner in Agile/Scrum environments. Strong background in systems engineering and technical project delivery. Ability to solve complex problems and manage stakeholder relationships. Degree in engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).

Desirable: Automotive industry experience. Familiarity with tools like JIRA, Confluence, DOORS, CATIA Magic, or MATLAB/Simulink. Experience with distributed control systems and MBSE tools.

Personal Attributes: Self-driven, adaptable, and resilient. Strong communicator and team player. Able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.