UK Digital Workplace Product Owner - Microsoft 365 & Copilot / AI Specialist

Job description

Job Title: Product Owner – Digital Workplace M365 / Copilot

Base Location: Watford, Leeds, Birmingham or Manchester:

KPMG UK offices | KPMG UK

The KPMG Group Digital function is a cornerstone of our business. We do work that matters to our local business and communities – supporting technical innovation and adoption of cutting-edge solutions across the United Kingdom. Working on complex engagements to supply best in class technology solutions across KPMG UK, this team is responsible for the delivery of cutting-edge technical solutions and trusted to get it right first time.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

Why Join KPMG Group Digital within our Digital Workplace team:
KPMG’s award-winning Digital Workplace team are responsible for all end user tools which provide the ability to connect, collaborate and communicate.  Microsoft is at the heart of our enterprise stack with M365, Teams and a Windows Desktop providing a large portion of the estate.  

There are several key transformation programmes ongoing within Digital Workplace, including enhancements to the network, desktops, facilities technology and our AI capability. We also have a BAU roadmap of enhancements to our live products, aligned to our evolving business technology requirements. All deliveries are underpinned by security, risk, and compliance and supported by our Service Operations team.

What will you be doing as a Product Owner – Digital Workplace M365 / Copilot 

• Lead point of contact for all activities relating to the successful use and operation of the applicable Digital Workplace products (primarily M365 Copilot, SharePoint Online, Exchange / Outlook, potentially others).
• Working with AI CoE and AI Enablement programme, alongside our Architecture, Risk and Security teams, to develop, maintain and manage the operational processes relating to the deployment of Microsoft AI capabilities alongside other KPMG AI capability
• Working with the technical team within Digital Labs to assess, configure, manage and implement new technologies and updates/changes
• Own and manage product roadmaps in collaboration with Digital Labs, Service Delivery, Strategy & Architecture, Security, Desktop, Facilities, and Global product teams
• Support delivery of product enhancements/upgrades and new solutions within KPMG’s Programme and Project Management framework, led by Digital Transformation team
• Maintain vendor relationships and manage licensing and budgeting for applicable products alongside procurement and vendor management teams

What will you need to do it? 

• In depth technical understanding of Digital Workplace technologies – with a user- and use-case- focused mindset
• Demonstrable expertise in Digital Workplace tools, M365 Copilot and Sharepoint in particular; how they support  business objectives and how they complement and align/integrate with other business technology and processes
• Influencing skills; able to drive and effect business change, encourage new behaviours and use of new tools / new approaches to business challenges.
• Understanding of the regulatory and risk/security considerations involved in developing, implementing and running AI technology services from within a regulated industry sector
• Excellent business analysis skills, demonstrating understanding of stakeholder needs, translating them into tangible requirements and prioritising conflicting needs and requirements.
• In depth knowledge of MS Teams and the other collaboration tools in the M365 suite
• Proven track record of managing projects and overseeing multiple tracks of work to deliver on time and meet requirements

Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras:

• Microsoft M365 Certifications
• Previous experience as a Product Owner gained within a professional services organisation

To discuss this or wider Technology roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.

Our Locations: 
We are open to talk to talent across the country but our core Tech hubs for this role are:

• Watford
• Leeds

• Brimingham
• Manchester

With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.

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