Job description

Dals is looking for a proactive and curious Associate Product Owner to join our team in Stretford. At Dals, we believe the world is a fairer place when everyone is understood; we provide interpreting and translation services across 500+ languages to solve critical communication challenges. In this role, you will be the bridge between customer problems and technical solutions, supporting the full product lifecycle from discovery to delivery. With a salary of £35,000 – £40,000, this is an ideal opportunity for someone with project or change management experience who is looking to deepen their expertise in digital product ownership within a supportive, inclusive, and socially-minded organization.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Product Delivery: Assist the Product Owner in translating customer pain points into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria. You’ll help manage the backlog and ensure engineering squads have a clear path for delivery.
Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships across design, engineering, and business teams to ensure everyone is aligned on product outcomes.
Analysis & Insight: Use data and competitor research to validate problems and measure how new features are performing.
Discovery Work: Participate in customer research and requirement gathering to ensure we are building the right things for our users.

About You

Essential:

Proven experience in project or change management.
A strong understanding of technology and how digital products are built.
Analytical mindset—you should be comfortable using data to guide your decisions.
Excellent communication skills with experience managing various stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize a busy workload in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable:

Familiarity with Agile frameworks and tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, or Trello.
An understanding of UX principles and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Previous experience in a business analysis or project coordination role within a tech team.

What’s In It For You?

Dals is committed to being an exemplary employer, evidenced by our status as a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your life inside and outside of work:

Flexible Balance: Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home) and 25 days holiday (increasing with service).
Health & Wellbeing: Access to Westfield Health (money back on dental/optical), 24hr DoctorLine, and an Employee Assistance Program with structured counselling.
Family & Social: Enhanced maternity/paternity pay, regular social events (Summer/Christmas parties), and employee recognition awards.
Growth: Access to a wide range of internal and external training, including Level 3–5 apprenticeships.
Daily Perks: Free breakfast, fresh fruit, and coffee provided at the Stretford office.

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