Product Owner - Geoscience

At Cegal, we're committed to driving the digital transformation of the energy sector. Backed by our long-standing expertise in delivering innovative, technology-driven data insights and management solutions, we're shaping a smarter, more efficient future. Our NextGen tech offerings like the Cegal Data Program are changing the way customers interact with and extract value from their data landscapes.

In this role, you will own and drive Cegal's Data Management product portfolio. This includes leading products such as Blueback Project Tracker-widely recognized as the industry standard for Petrel data management-and the Cegal Data Program, a hybrid solution that blends our proprietary technology with expert-led services to guide customers worldwide on their digital transformation journeys.

You'll bridge the gap between technical teams and business needs, ensuring that development aligns with customer requirements and industry advancements. You'll refine client needs into actionable user stories, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and oversee the product backlog to drive continuous improvement.

If you have a passion for geoscience software, agile development, and delivering impactful digital solutions in an exciting, inclusive, and ambitious company, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

The Product Owner is responsible for the day-to-day execution of the product strategy, focusing on the development team and ensuring that the product backlog is well-defined, prioritized, and aligned with the Product Manager's strategy.

• Record and refine client requirements, converting them into clear user stories (with acceptance criteria) for the engineering team.
• Create specifications, mockups, and functionality documentation to guide development.
• Work closely with the Product Manager, Domain Experts, Support, Tech-Sales, QA, Developers, and (if applicable) UX/UI designers to ensure a user-focused approach and consistent design across product features.
• Dynamically maintain and prioritize product feature backlogs, ensuring alignment with business goals and success metrics (e.g., adoption, usage, performance).
• Provide second/third-line software support and assist testers in creating test data, test plans, and test cases to validate new functionality.
• Perform acceptance testing of new features to confirm they meet requirements and quality standards.
• Maintain and update user and technical documentation for software releases.
• Collaborate with the Product Manager to define, track, and analyze key product metrics; use insights to inform backlog priorities and product roadmap decisions.

Who you are?

• 3-5 years as a Product Owner (or similar role): Demonstrated experience managing product and feature backlogs, writing user stories with clear acceptance criteria, and coordinating release planning.
• Understanding of subsurface data, applications, and Geoscience (helpful but not essential).
• Proven experience working in an Agile framework (Scrum or Kanban), including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospective meetings.
• Proficiency with DevOps tools (Azure DevOps or similar) for managing code repositories, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing processes.
• Experience defining and tracking key product metrics (e.g., adoption, usage, performance) to inform product decisions.
• Experience creating and maintaining user and technical documentation, as well as delivering timely progress reports to stakeholders.

Education, skills and competencies:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geoscience, Geology, Geophysics, Petroleum Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field (experience in geoscience data management workflows is highly beneficial).
• Strong ability to translate user needs into actionable software features, with an emphasis on subsurface data management (if applicable).
• Excellent English (verbal and written) skills to clearly convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated aptitude for identifying issues, developing solutions, and making data-driven decisions.
• Demonstrated skill in effectively managing competing priorities while proactively guiding the product vision forward.
• Demonstrates strong skills in creating, maintaining, and prioritizing product backlogs to align with strategic objectives.
• Adept at translating customer or business needs into clear, actionable user stories with defined acceptance criteria.
• Proven ability to collaborate on high-level product roadmaps and ensure timely feature releases.

Why us?

Because at Cegal - You matter. As a Cegalian, you will be seen, heard, and appreciated. You are part of an Inclusive working environment where you can be your true self and bring all your skills, experience, and personality into the workplace.

We are problem solvers who don't hide behind technical jargon and fancy buzzwords. Instead, we make the complicated easy to understand and turn complexity into digital success stories. We call that being Fuss Fighters.

You will work with colleagues who are Super Skilled in their fields and experience how our diversity encourages creativity, innovation, and knowledge-sharing. We are passionate about technology and have a culture of learning from others, sharing knowledge, and growing.

At Cegal, we are dedicated to creating a work culture that is flexible, accommodating, and inclusive of diverse needs. A balanced approach to work and personal life leads to happier and more productive individuals. We prioritize employee well-being and support work-life balance. You give and receive- You matter.

What's in it for you?

Working at Cegal, you have great opportunities for professional development and social engagement:

• Career paths - Advance your career with trainee programs, mentorship, growth dialogue.
• Influence - Ideal company size - global impact, yet stand out and make a difference.
• Professional growth - Benefit from a training budget and dedicated time for learning and growth, while enjoying access to digital courses and our very own certification center.
• Fun at work - 870+ employees, 20+ social clubs, including football, game nights, wine tasting, and company trips.
• Technology - We are passionate about new tech. Test the latest technologies and learn how to implement them in real-world scenarios.
• Work-life balance - Enjoy a supportive and flexible work environment that enables you to thrive both professionally and personally.
• Diversity - Support diversity in the tech industry through our Women at Cegal network.

Does this opportunity trigger your curiosity? Get in touch today!

We know ChatGPT can write a perfect motivational letter, but we don't want perfect - use the cover letter as an opportunity to let us in on the real, unique, and imperfect you!

Location:

Aberdeen or London

£60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience and fit for the role.

This is a direct company recruitment. We will not accept applications or candidates via employment agencies. As a candidate, you will need to have a valid working visa for the UK. Cegal does not sponsor visas. Finalist candidates will be asked to consent to a background check according to our security routines. We will ask all candidates to disclose potential ties to high-risk and sanctioned countries.