Senior Product Analyst

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

Base Location: Reading,

Salary: £55,573 - £63,643 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role of a Senior Product Analyst is sport the continuous improvement for our agile teams and ensuring we stay on top of requirements, design and standards.

You will be:

- Leads on work alongside the Product Owner and Scrum Master (Delivery Manager) to clarify requirements, to plan implementation and to answer queries through the development process.

- Oversees delivery of product analysis backlog items across the end-to-end product in an agile environment. Delivery work may include representing and modelling data and information, developing training materials and driving the definition of lean business cases.

- Oversees the adherence to definition of ready for all product backlog items. Particularly business prioritisation, acceptance criteria and testing scenarios.

- Works collaboratively and develops relationships with business users at different levels of the organisation to document requirements and solution specifications.

- Presents complex business and technical concepts to customers at all levels of the organisation.

- Supporting initial triage of incidents on products.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Strong experience working in an agile environment and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

- Experience from a similar senior role focused on supporting business critical/complex systems in a large organisation.

- Strong stakeholder management skills.

- Experience and understanding of Procure to Pay processes.

Personal Attributes / Competencies

- Takes ownership of problems and requests and maintains quality of work even in a pressurised environment.

- Excellent facilitation skills; ensures people reach agreement and develop effective work practices.

- Forms judgements based on logical conclusions that have been drawn from available facts.

- Accurately visualises and clearly articulates proposed solutions to business problems and drive broader business outcomes.

- A systematic, disciplined and analytical approach to problem solving.

About our Business

SSE IT underpins the technology needs of all the different businesses that make up the SSE group. From emerging technologies to data and analytics to cyber security - we power SSE's growth and enable it to generate value, while keeping it secure. As a trusted business partner that helps SSE lead in a low carbon world, we are proud of our service. Working for SSE IT is all about equipping SSE for now and the future.

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact David on 01738 275846.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.