Data Product Owner

At the heart of everything we do is our vision to change lives every day, and our mission to grow The National Lottery responsibly and champion its impact.  

We are Allwyn UK, part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group – a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence across Europe which includes: Czech Republic, Austria, Greece, Cyprus & Italy, and the US.  

While the main contribution of The National Lottery to society is through the funds to good causes, at Allwyn we put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do.  Join us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, largescale transformation journey by creating a National Lottery that delivers more money to good causes.   

We’ll talk a bit more about us further down the page, but for now – let’s talk about the role and who we’re looking for… 

If you need any assistance or adjustments to this job description or in the application process, please contact a member of the talent team at [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help.  

A bit about the role 

The Data Product Owner manages the backlog of lottery-focused data an AI products —encompassing Data Engineering, BI and AI products supporting ticket sales analytics, draw-based insights, compliance reporting, and user-facing products— ensuring they are strategically aligned and technically robust.

This role involves leading, mentoring and coordinating the delivery team, managing the creation and delivery of both functional and technical roadmaps, engaging with stakeholders, owning and prioritising a backlog of new solutions, improvements and innovations that maximise the value delivered to the business.

The successful candidate will balance the regulatory nature of lottery operations with the iterative development of AI and analytics capabilities, empowering business stakeholders toward a more data-driven culture.

What you’ll be doing 

 Mentorship & Team Leadership

• Provide guidance and coaching to the delivery team—establishing best practices for different delivery approaches (waterfall / agile), following governance requirements, and standardizing documentation-

• Foster a collaborative, growth-oriented environment that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the broader team as well as personal development and growth of team members.

 Maintaining Roadmaps

• Define and own a roadmap for transformation and enhancements of the team’s data products.

• Work with the Insights Business Partner prioritise the portfolio backlog balancing short-term deliverables (quick wins, user requests) with strategic initiatives (long-term data platform expansions).

Lottery-Specific portfolio/backlog

• Collaborate with BAs and marketing, finance, and lottery operations to define the team’s backlog of initiatives and translate them into deliverables.

• Balance user needs for agile analytics with regulatory or compliance mandates.

Data Quality & Governance

• Ensure robust data accuracy and access controls for all published reports—particularly around potential winner anonymity or regulated data sets.

• Support or refine data governance processes, upholding lottery guidelines and internal policies.

Project Delivery & Stakeholder Engagement

• Maximise business value delivery and report progress
• Manage end-to-end analytics projects—from initial scoping and backlog management to user acceptance testing (UAT) and production rollout coordinate project leads of mid/large initiatives in the backlog and manage delivery of smaller items in it. Ensure deliveries to the right (agreed) mix of time, cost and scope.
• Flex on delivery methodologies, promote agile approaches when convenient
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, providing status updates and addressing risks promptly for an aggregated portfolio view.

User Enablement & Self-Service

• Support iterations ceremonies as needed and ensure training programs, user demos, and lunch-and-learn sessions to enhance data literacy.

Resource management

• Ensure adequate engagement of 3rd party vendors and alignment of internal resources for the backlog delivery

What experience we’re looking for 

5+ Years in Product / Project management - Delivery

• Proven track record in product ownership, as well as delivery management (lottery or similar domain advantageous).

• Comfortable with agile or hybrid project methodologies (sprints, stand-ups, demos).

Expertise in delivery Tools

• Jira, Confluence, reporting tools (Power BI, etc)

Data Domain expertise

• Expertise in Data domain delivery Data engineering solutions, Analytics, Insights, and AI preferred

Leadership & Communication

• Strong interpersonal skills to coach reporting delivery team, unify best practices, and drive cross-functional cooperation.

• Aptitude for simplifying technical concepts and championing data-driven decision-making among business stakeholders.

Data Governance & Compliance

• Awareness of regulatory constraints (especially in a lottery setting), ensuring solutions respect data privacy rules and compliance guidelines.

Additional Qualifications

• Agile (Scrum master, product owner, SAFe Agilist), waterfall, (PRINCE2, MPS, MoP, etc).

• Lottery domain experience is desirable, given familiarity with unique data structures, compliance considerations, and reporting nuances within the lottery industry.

Key Measures of Success:

Timeliness & Quality of Deliverables

• Data ,BI and AI initiatives delivered on schedule, with minimal post-deployment rework. -Cycle tine, Throughput, change failure rate, etc.-

Stakeholder Satisfaction & Adoption

• Positive feedback from stakeholders in lottery ops, finance, marketing on backlog progress and quality of solutions.

• Growth in self-serve analytics usage, reducing reliance on ad hoc requests.

Data Accuracy & Regulatory Alignment

• Strict adherence to lottery regulations (e.g., anonymized data for winners) in all reporting solutions.

• No major data quality issues or compliance incidents.

Mentorship & Team Performance

• Lead or encourage team’s training and development, prompting development areas and allowing space for this in the team velocity (capacity).

• Follow consistent methods across the function (e.g., design, standardized documentation, best practices, etc.).

Roadmap Progress & Innovation

• Define team’s roadmap and align cadence delivery and value optimisation with Insight Business Partner and stakeholders, ensuring optimal prioritisation
• Steady advancement of both functional and technical items in the BI backlog.
• Delivery of new features (e.g., advanced AI, visuals, incremental load strategies) that enhance the data platform’s overall value.

About us 

At Allwyn, we are dedicated to changing lives and growing the National Lottery responsibly, championing its positive impact on people, places, and the planet. 

• Innovation - We pride ourselves on it! We’re constantly looking for new ways to excite our customers, bringing new products to market to enjoy which is all supported by our responsible play values and making them accessible to all.  

• Giving back – Did you know that playing the lottery generates around £30m a week for charities and good causes in the UK? Our aim is to have doubled this number by the end of the first 10-year license. 

• Sustainability – Our aim is to become a net zero national lottery. We have 2030 targets to decarbonise our operations and energy. We’ve already transitioned to renewable energy providers, made our London and Watford offices zero gas, and ensured our fleet consists of low-emission vehicles. In addition, we’re working with our value chain partners to develop a net zero target date. 

• Empowering every voice – We believe in creating a culture where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, has access to opportunities and can thrive for the benefit of good causes.  Our diverse teams are working hard to make all parts of The National Lottery inclusive – whether people play a game in a store or online- - because when everyone can play, everyone wins. 

Our people are more than colleagues - they’re winners, driving positive change and making a real difference in communities. 

We are a Disability Confident Leader which means we’ve taken proactive steps to ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive for disabled and neurodivergent colleagues and candidates. As part of this we offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the job. 

An inclusive reward offering with wellbeing at the centre 

At Allwyn, inclusion is built into how we care for our people. Our benefits and policies support colleagues—and their families—at every stage of life and career. By prioritising wellbeing and belonging, we create a workplace where everyone feels valued, rewarded, and empowered to succeed. 

BENEFITS 

Our benefits are built to support you at every stage of life. From wellbeing and financial security to enjoying more of what you love, our benefit offerings help you thrive at work and at home. 

• Company Bonus Scheme 

• Matched pension contributions up to 8.5% 

• 26 days annual leave + 2 Life Days (and bank holidays) 

• Single Private Health Cover 

• Complimentary Private Medical 

• Income Protection  

• Flexible Benefits – EV Scheme, Money Coach, Will Writing, Mortgage Advice, Dental and Eye Care Schemes. 

• Enhanced Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption) 

• Wellness Allowance £500 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Discounted Health Assessments 

• Volunteering Days 

• Matched Funding