EY Lead Data Product Owner 

Cyprus, Nicosia 

725313120

Strategic Ownership

• Define and maintain a clear product vision and roadmap aligned with client and business objectives, with a focus on delivering measurable business value and user adoption.

• Lead strategy data engagements, helping clients design target operating models, data governance frameworks, and data products (incl. Dashboards, Reports, Real-time data feeds, Data ingestion pipelines to analytics platforms).

Backlog & Delivery Management

• Translate complex business needs into actionable data product backlogs.

• Prioritize features and tasks based on value, ROI, and milestone goals.

• Conduct User Story refinement sessions to ensure clarity and feasibility of requirements.

• Monitor project progress and ensure deliverables meet expectations and timelines.

• Facilitate Sprint Reviews and gather feedback for continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as the primary liaison between development, DevOps, QA teams and stakeholders.

• Manage client expectations and communicate progress across engagements.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with consultants, engineers, designers, and analysts to ensure successful delivery of the product roadmap.

• Guide the team using Agile and Scrum methodologies.

• Understand and leverage the technology stack to make informed decisions.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in Agile delivery methodologies as a Product Owner, Product Manager, Scrum Master or Consultant within technology or consulting environments.

• Good understanding of tools and concepts related to data: Data pipelines, ETL, Data visualization, Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and data governance frameworks.

• Understanding of concepts like data warehouses and data lakes.

• Experience in implementing large-scale Insurance or Banking related data projects ideally with a focus on Cloud Data Platform Implementation and Cloud Data Platform Migration.

• Proven success in delivering data products and strategic initiatives across multiple client-facing projects.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with demonstrated excellence in both oral and written communication.

• Deep understanding of Agile frameworks such as Scrum and hands-on experience with industry-standard tools like Jira and Confluence.

• Ability to prioritize and manage product backlogs effectively, ensuring alignment with business goal.

Ideally, you will also have:

• A willingness to travel to meet client needs as required

• Appetite to take ownership of several complex initiatives

• Good appreciation of current market trends (Cloud, Data Analytics, Emerging Technologies etc.) and how these are likely to impact key industry players

• Dedication to working with your colleagues as part of a high-performing team

• Natural curiosity and the confidence to provide alternative options or suggestions when you see something that could be improved

What we offer you

In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include but are not limited to:

• 13th salary

• Provident Fund

• Private Medical and Life Insurance

• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid work and flexible work schedule)

• Friday afternoon off

• EY Tech MBA and EY MSc in Business Analytics

• EY Badges - digital learning certificates

• Mobility programs (if interested to work abroad)

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Paternity Leave

• Yearly wellbeing days off

• Maternity, Wedding and New Baby Gifts

• EY Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (counselling, legal and financial consultation services)