Junior Product Owner

Work setup: We operate in a hybrid work environment, and we encourage applicants who are open to working in the office two days a week to apply.

Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 3PM to 11PM Manila time, overlaps with UK operating hours

Employment type: Permanent

Location: Makati City, Metro Manila

Pay range: Php 33,000 to Php 44,000

We value transparency and we encourage applicants who are comfortable with this salary range to apply.

Discover a world of endless possibilities with Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a distinguished global academic publisher and assessment organization proudly affiliated with the prestigious University of Cambridge.

We are looking for a Junior Product Owner to join our team. The Junior Product Owner will support a Digital Capabilities Product Owner in the Multi-level Testing (MLT) Team developing systems (mainly our testing platform, Metrica). You will develop a deep understanding of the Metrica platform functionality and the MLT products it supports, championing the user experience to ensure products align with user needs and develop supporting documentation.

Why Cambridge

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is a world-renowned not-for-profit academic publisher and assessment organisation, proudly part of the prestigious University of Cambridge. With a legacy rooted in over 800 years of educational excellence, we are dedicated to unlocking the potential of learners and educators across the globe.

Joining Cambridge's second largest global office in the Philippines —operating for over 22 years with 1,300+ colleagues— means becoming a part of an extraordinary institution renowned worldwide. We are recognised as a Great Place to Work® for three consecutive years, reflecting our inclusive culture, strong sense of purpose, and commitment to the professional growth and well-being of our people. At Cambridge, we don't just publish books or deliver tests—we empower progress, inspire curiosity, and champion the pursuit of knowledge.

What can you get from Cambridge

At Cambridge, you'll become a part of a vibrant and forward-thinking community that transcends tradition, fostering a culture of continuous growth and personal development. Here, we provide the right environment for you to thrive, supporting your professional journey and empowering you to reach your highest potential, that is why our pay philosophy is intricately tied to your skills and competencies, ensuring that your compensation aligns with the unique value you bring to the role you are applying for.

The organization offers a wide range of benefits and opportunities including:

Regular Employment on Day 1
HMO Coverage and Life Insurance on Day 1
Paid Annual Leaves (Vacation, Well-being, Flexible, Holiday, and Volunteering leaves)
Vesting/Retirement package
Opportunities for career growth and development
Access to well-being programs
Flexible schedule, hybrid work arrangement and work-life balance
Opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from diverse branches that will expand your horizons and enrich your understanding of different cultures

What will you do as a Junior Product Owner

Reporting to the Digital Capabilities Product Owner, your accountabilities will include:

Requirements & User Stories: Create tickets for development, write user stories and acceptance criteria, and communicate these with the development team in regular refinement meetings.
Agile Participation: Contribute to daily stand-ups, sprint planning sessions, and retrospectives as a member of an Agile development team.
Documentation: Create and edit a repository of technical documentation and handbooks on how the testing platform works, ensuring it is updated with each release.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with stakeholders to understand customer needs, gather requirements, and bridge the gap between technology and business streams.
Defect Management: Handle day-to-day management of product defects and keep the business updated on fix progress.
Data & Analytics: Assist with using analytics to understand user behaviour, updating usage statistics and reports.

Please review the attached job description for further details on the role.

What makes you the ideal candidate for this role

An ideal candidate has the following qualities:

Essential:

Technical Mindset: Ability to understand digital systems and a technical mindset
Agile Experience: Knowledge or experience working with teams using Agile development methodologies
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Software Knowledge: Knowledge of data visualisation/BI software such as Power BI, SQL, and Excel
Organization: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
Awareness: Awareness of product ownership, project management, and planning principles.

Desirable:

Experience using software development management tools like Jira
High-level technical knowledge of digital assessment products or delivery platforms
Experience working with globally distributed teams
Knowledge of the English language learning and assessment market.

This role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills. As part of the selection process, you will complete an English test to assess your ability in the English language, plus a practical task at interview.

Are you driven by desire to be part of a globally renowned institution that celebrates innovation, embraces inclusion, and empowers learners Then, we invite you to Pursue your Potential with us.

Applications received through the system will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The vacancy may close once sufficient applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested, tailor-fit your CV (advantageous if you submit one with a Cover Letter) and submit as early as possible.

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