Product Owner – Charging at home

About The Role
Motability Operations is seeking a strategic and delivery-focused Product Owner to lead the development of our Home Charging proposition. Sitting at the intersection of product strategy and agile execution, this role will help define and deliver a scalable, accessible and cost-effective home charging offer that supports all customers — regardless of housing type or parking situation. This is a high-impact, high-visibility opportunity to shape how over 800,000 customers transition to electric vehicles. You’ll work in a cross-functional squad with marketing, design, tech and operations colleagues to turn strategic goals into live products and services — unlocking value for both customers and the business.Key Responsibilities
Strategic Roadmap and VisionCo-develop the home charging strategy and delivery roadmap in collaboration with senior leadersDefine near-term and long-term objectives that align with MO’s energy and customer transition goalsTranslate strategy into tangible features, tools and journeys for diverse customer groups (e.g. tenants, those without driveways, etc.)Backlog Ownership and DeliveryOwn and manage the product backlog using appropriate prioritisation frameworks (e.g. MoSCoW, RICE, WSJF)Ensure backlog reflects strategic goals, customer needs, and technical feasibilityWrite user stories with clear, testable acceptance criteria, aligned to desired outcomesBalance tactical delivery (e.g. cable mat journeys, install funding tools) with strategic enablers (e.g. local authority integration, payment model pilots)Customer and Stakeholder EngagementAct as the voice of the customer in all squad activity; ensure accessibility and inclusion are embedded from day oneLead on customer research touchpoints with Innovation and Insights to validate directionCollaborate with stakeholders across procurement, legal, energy, policy and marketing to align plans and manage interdependenciesAgile Team LeadershipWork closely with the squad Scrum Master and delivery team to set sprint goals, track progress and remove blockersFacilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews and retrospectivesBe the escalation point for delivery decisions and ensure team efforts are aligned with quarterly outcomesMeasurement and Continuous ImprovementDefine and monitor key KPIs such as % of EV fleet with home charger access, install conversion rate, and customer satisfactionUse insights from customer feedback, operational data and service performance to inform ongoing iterationAdvocate for continuous improvement and team learning within the squad and across the Electric product groupAbout You
You’re a strategic product thinker who can get into the detail. You thrive on solving real customer problems at scale, and you’re energised by complex systems, technical ambiguity and cross-functional collaboration.Minimum criteria:Proven experience in product ownership OR product management, ideally in mobility, energy, housing, or another regulated environment.Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into user-centred products/services — not just delivery, but shaping direction.Familiarity with Agile methodologies and backlog management (e.g. user stories, prioritisation frameworks).Evidence of customer-centred mindset, including accessibility and inclusion.Strong stakeholder management skills, with comfort engaging across technical, commercial, and operational groups.Desirable criteriaExperience in EV charging infrastructure OR housing/energy services or local governmentUnderstanding of inclusive design principles and assistive technologyFamiliarity with data tools (e.g. Snowflake) or customer engagement platforms (e.g. Salesforce)About The Company
Motability Operations is a unique organisation, virtually one of a kind. We combine a strong sense of purpose with a real commercial edge to ensure we provide the best possible worry-free mobility solutions to over 860,000 customers and their families across the UK. Customers exchange their higher rate mobility allowance to lease a range of affordable vehicles (cars, wheelchair accessible vehicles, scooters, and powered wheelchairs) with insurance, maintenance and breakdown assistance included. We are the largest car fleet operator in the UK (purchasing around 10% of all the new cars sold in the UK) and work with a network of around 5,000 car dealers and all the major manufacturers. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding customer service, achieving an independently verified customer satisfaction rating of 9.8 out of 10.Our values are at the heart of everything we do. They represent ambition, and we look for our people to live and breathe them every day:We find solutionsWe drive changeWe careAs a Motability Operations team member, the benefits you can expect are:Competitive reward package including an annual discretionary bonus15% non-contributory pension (9% non-contributory pension during probation period)28 days annual leave with option to purchase and sell days1 day for volunteeringFunded Private Medical Insurance coverElectric/Hybrid Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme and Cycle to Work SchemeLife assurance at 4 times your basic salary to give you a peace of mind that your loved ones will receive some financial helpFunded health screening for over 50sVoluntary benefits: charitable giving, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, health and cancer screenings for you and your partner, discounted gym memberships and season ticket loansEmployee Discount Scheme with an app to save on the goFree access to healthcare apps such as Peppy, Unmind, Aviva Digital GP and volunteering app on Hand for all employeesGenerous family leave policiesAt Motability Operations, we believe in building a diverse workforce, where our people are empowered to attend work as their true selves, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We want to sustain a culture that nurtures, where employees are free to flourish and where they’re rewarded equally, regardless of race, nationality or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or gender.We pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and as such, all our offices provide first rate disability access. With our hybrid working environment, we do our best to accommodate part-time and flexible working requests where possible, building on our culture of trust, empowerment, and flexibility.
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