Product Owner - Source to Pay

The Source to Pay Product Owner is the global process owner for their designated process area responsible for defining and driving improvement to global standardised processes and approving localised exceptions and variations for the Source to Pay value stream.

The Source to Pay Product Owner will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into actionable product features and strategies that align with our company's mission and values.

This role will be responsible for the backlog grooming and refinement activities in a designated process area, ensuring work is well defined, sequenced, and aligned with business outcome objectives.

Working with the value stream agile teams to plan and refine the technical solutions to be delivered.

• Requires specialised depth and/or breadth of expertise 
• Collaborate with Business Process leads to understand and prioritize product requirements and strategic objectives. 
• Define and maintain the product roadmap, outlining the vision and goals for the value stream and employee experience initiatives. 
• Lead the development and implementation of solutions, from concept to delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines. 
• Gather feedback from end-users and stakeholders to inform product enhancements and iterations, focusing on improving usability and user satisfaction. 
• Partner with our training and change management teams to continually update training literature and promote changes, enhancements, and opportunities.
• Champion a user-centric approach to product development, leveraging design thinking principles to empathize with users, define problem statements, ideate solutions, and prototype features. 
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive threats within the technology landscape. 
• Drive effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, including analysts, developers, and testers, to deliver high-quality, user-friendly products on schedule. 
• Monitor key metrics and analytics to evaluate product performance, measure impact, and identify areas for optimization. 
• Stay informed about industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements related to Source to Pay and employee experience. Utilise this to inform and support the collaborative process with Source to Pay Leaders 
• Uphold the Genus core values, mission and vision. 

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing.  We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future. 

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

Our Values

• Collaborate as One Team
• Create Value for Customers
• Innovate with Purpose
• Never stop improving

DEI

Genus is a place where you can be yourself and be part of a growing global team. We have a culture of respect, openness and fairness for all. Whatever your background, your role or your area of work, you will have the chance to thrive in an environment that inspires, challenges and supports you to succeed.

• Performance related bonus
• 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays 
• NFU Pension (7.5% employer contribution)
• Private Medical cover
• Health Cash back scheme 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee share plan 
• Fully remote role
• Flexible Working Policy (Where appropriate/practicable) 
• Enhanced maternity leave 12 weeks at full pay followed by 4 weeks at 50% followed by SMP
• Comprehensive L&D program including career development programs, access to Genus University and Mango (languages) 

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@genusplc.com.