Product Owner - CSDM

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations : Reading and Havant

Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + performance-related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The role

The Common Service Data Model (CSDM) Product Owner oversees the vision, roadmap, implementation and governance of CSDM, ensuring its adoption and maturity at SSE. This role works closely with various IT and platform teams to translate objectives into a prioritised backlog and deliver incremental capabilities aligned with business value. The Product Owner requires deep CSDM expertise and experience in complex IT environments, defines deliverables, collaborates across teams, and champions best practices to support organisational growth.

You Will

• Develop and Champion the CSDM vision and roadmap, thoughtfully guiding maturity improvement and nurturing engagement among all stakeholders.
• Cultivate collaborative relationships across IT, business, and platform teams, fostering transparent communication to embed CSDM in operational processes.
• Empower teams through expert knowledge and decisive leadership, transforming strategy into actionable backlogs while supporting best practices and growth.
• Uplift the CSDM adoption journey by promoting inclusive governance, tracking progress with meaningful KPIs, and facilitating readiness through change management and planning.
• Build a supportive environment by anticipating and removing barriers, strengthening partnerships with vendors and Service delivery teams, and inspiring a shared commitment to CSDM adoption.

You have

• Deep expertise in all CSDM domains and lifecycle stages, fostering a culture of learning and shared growth.
• Facilitates the design and configuration of service hierarchies in alignment with CSDM and service modelling best practices whilst empowering teams.
• Applies CSDM governance and best practices collaboratively, drawing from hands-on experience in real-world settings.
• Guides CSDM strategic direction and prioritisation with agility and care, building trust through engaged planning, stakeholder partnership, and resilient delivery.
• Proven track record of guiding CSDM from initial adoption through progressive and structured maturity stages.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact David.Brickell@sse.com / 01738 275 846 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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