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Digital Product Owner - Standards & Governance Lead

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Digital Product Owner - Standards & Governance Lead

Dublin, Republic of Ireland | Hybrid
Permanent | Full time
Closing date:  Mar 1 2026

Digital Product Owner - Standards & Governance Lead

  • Dublin, Republic of Ireland
  • Full time
  • Closing on: Mar 1 2026
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What is the opportunity?

Within Bank of Ireland we are evolving our business to respond to the continuously developing needs of our customers. Aligning to Agile ways of working and putting the customer at the heart of what we do, we are looking for someone to lead on Product Owner Standards and Governance!

In this role, you will:

Standards Definition & Maintenance
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive set of standards and guidelines for Product Ownership, including role expectations, artefacts, ceremonies, and decision rights.
  • Ensure alignment with Agile delivery models, regulatory requirements, and Bank of Ireland's strategic objectives.
  • Regularly review and update standards to reflect evolving practices and feedback from the Product Owner community.
Governance Frameworks
  • Establish governance structures to support effective oversight of Product Owner activities, including prioritisation, backlog management, and value delivery.
  • Define and implement mechanisms for role accountability, critical issue paths, and decision-making protocols.
  • Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, and Audit teams to ensure governance frameworks meet internal and external requirements.
Compliance & Assurance
  • Monitor adherence to Product Owner standards across tribes and business units.
  • Support internal reviews and audits by providing evidence of compliance and maturity.
  • Identify gaps and risks in practice adoption and propose mitigation strategies.
Stakeholder Engagement
  • Work closely with Tribe Leads, Agile Coaches, and other CoEs to embed standards and governance into day-to-day operations.
  • Provide mentorship and support to Product Owners and their teams on applying standards effectively.
  • Facilitate forums and working groups to gather feedback and drive continuous improvement.

What will make you stand out?

  • Strong experience in Product Ownership, Agile delivery, or governance roles within financial services or regulated environments.
  • Deep understanding of Agile frameworks and enterprise delivery models.
  • Validated ability to develop and implement standards and governance structures.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and partner leadership skills.
  • Familiarity with risk management, regulatory adherence, and audit processes is helpful.

Essential qualifications

There are no specific qualifications or minimum educational requirements needed for this role.

More about the team

Within Bank of Ireland we are transforming our business to meet the continuing evolving needs of our customers. Aligning to Agile ways of working and putting the customer at the heart of what we do, we are looking for someone to lead on Product Owner Standards and Governance.
This is a hybrid role and can be done anywhere in the Republic of Ireland with the primary office location in Baggot Plaza, Dublin. Travel will be required for in-person collaboration -exact frequency to be agreed with manager.
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Why work with us?

At the heart of our purpose is our commitment to Inclusion & Diversity:

Bank of Ireland Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace which values and benefits from the diversity of our workforce, this is sup-ported by the development of our Employee Support Networks.

The Bank of Ireland company culture prioritises work-life balance with a commitment to hybrid working, along with 25 days annual leave and excellent pension contributions. Family means different things to different people. We offer six months paid leave for birthing parents. We provide an innovative fertility and surrogacy policy. We also have supports for working parents and carers.

Your health and wellbeing is important to us; we offer a substantial health insurance contribution, employee assistance program, WebDoctor and financial wellbeing coaches available. We also encourage and support staff to pursue educational and professional qualifications to grow and enhance your career!

Key Competencies

  • Manage Risk - Leader
  • Take Ownership - Leader
  • Be Decisive - Self
  • Customer Focused - Self
  • Better together - Self

We're on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, lived experience, abilities and perspectives. We provide reasonable accommodations at every stage of our recruitment process for disabilities, neurodivergence or medical conditions. If you require an accommodation please complete this form and one of our recruitment team members will be in touch via email. Any information provided will be treated as confidential within the recruitment team and used only for the purpose of determining and providing appropriate accommodations for the application and recruitment process.

Where Agency assistance is required Bank of Ireland Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Bank of Ireland by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.

Your Journey, Our Support

We believe that embracing the perspectives of all of our employees is a value that connects us with our customers and our communities, and makes it an even better place to work. We're building an organisation that is welcoming to all, which enables our colleagues to thrive and reach their full potential. 

We are on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace. We have recently partnered with Auticon, to improve inequalities in employment for neurodivergent adults.

Find out more

Our Gender Balance Network creates an inclusive space where colleagues of all genders can connect, learn from one another, and work together to achieve our gender balance objectives.

We support colleagues from all backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities. We want our colleagues to feel safe, included and experience a sense of belonging.

Our objective is to drive representation and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community, promote bringing your whole self to work, and increase visibility across locations, regionals and mediums.

Read more about Inclusion & Culture

Flexible Working

We’re committed to giving our colleagues the flexibility they need to thrive. Our hybrid working model is central to this approach, enabling more productive ways of working while supporting a healthier work-life balance.

For roles that offer hybrid working, we typically ask that colleagues spend a minimum of 8 days per month working in-person. Specific working arrangements will be confirmed with your recruiter to ensure they meet the requirements of the role and the team you will be joining. 

Hear how flexible working has helped Helen find the balance that works for her:

Our Benefits


Every job at Bank of Ireland comes with...

Pay & Perks

Competitive pay package
Premium pension contribution
Pay reviews & profit-share scheme
Financial wellbeing coaches
Excellent healthcare contributions

Work-Life Balance

23 days annual leave
Flexible leave: buy or sell your days
6 months paid maternity leave
Fertility and surrogacy policies
Working parent and carer supports

     
Career Growth

Support for professional qualifications  
Award-winning career framework
Clear pathways for development and progression

Hear what San San has to say:

"At Bank of Ireland there’s a range of development programmes and supports. That brings fresh opportunities and the chance to futureproof my career."

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