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D365 Product Owner (Engineering)

ROTORK PLC
Bristol
4 weeks ago
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Company Description

Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow of liquids, gases and powders across many industries worldwide.

Job Description

Job Purpose

As the D365 Engineering Product Owner, you will take ownership of the technical product lifecycle across Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365) and its integration with engineering systems and third-party ISVs such as Bluestar and econ. You will play a key role in ensuring that the products we design, and manufacture are accurately represented, configured, and managed across the ERP ecosystem. Acting as the bridge between Engineering, Engineering Services, Product Management, and IT, you will ensure that our ERP and surrounding systems enable scalable, compliant, and efficient product lifecycle and engineering operations.

Key Responsibilities

Product Ownership & Engineering Alignment

  • Serve as the primary Product Owner for D365 Engineering capabilities, ensuring solutions meet the requirements of Engineering and Product Management teams.
  • Partner with stakeholders to define and prioritise requirements that support the full product lifecyclefrom design and configuration through to manufacturing and service.
  • Maintain and manage the Engineering-D365 product backlog, ensuring transparency, clarity, and alignment with delivery goals.
  • Own the data model, structure, and lifecycle processes for products within D365 and the integrated ERP infrastructure.
  • Ensure effective setup and ongoing governance of Bills of Materials (BOMs), product variants, routings, and engineering change controls in D365.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, and Manufacturing to ensure product data is accurate, consistent, and supports operational, regulatory, and commercial requirements.
  • Support the implementation and evolution of Engineering Change Management processes in D365.
  • Cross-System Integration & ISV Management
  • Manage and optimise integration between D365 and engineering ISVs (e.g., Bluestar, econ, test rigs), ensuring efficient data exchange and process cohesion.
  • Serve as the key liaison with third-party vendors to ensure their solutions align with internal architecture, security, and operational needs.

Change Impact & Delivery Oversight

  • Assess the impact of new features or changes to product data and engineering systems across the ERP landscape.
  • Translate business and engineering requirements into actionable user stories, technical specs, and test scenarios.
  • Actively contribute to agile ceremonies, with a focus on Engineering and Product-related deliverables.
  • Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement
  • Maintain a strategic roadmap for Engineering and Product Management capabilities within D365.
  • Monitor upcoming D365 platform releases and ISV updates, advising stakeholders on impacts and opportunities related to product management and engineering functionality.
  • Drive innovation and improvement in how we manage product data, lifecycle changes, and product-related processes.

Stakeholder Engagement & Adoption

  • Champion Engineering and Product voices across digital transformation initiatives, ensuring effective change management and system adoption.
  • Facilitate workshops and alignment sessions to define business needs and communicate roadmap progress to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with training and readiness teams to ensure smooth adoption of new features and processes.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years experience in ERP product ownership, digital delivery, or business systems roles within engineering, manufacturing, or product-centric environments.
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, especially product-related modules (Product Information Management, Engineering Change Management, BOM, and Routing).
  • Strong understanding of product data structures, lifecycle management, and manufacturing process dependencies.
  • Experience managing integrations with third-party ISVs such as Bluestar, econ, or equivalent.
  • Familiarity with agile practices and backlog management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps).
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on detail execution.

Desirable

  • Product Owner certification (PSPO, SAFe PO/PM) or similar.
  • Exposure to PLM systems and how they integrate with ERP platforms.
  • Knowledge of Azure integration and data services.
  • Experience in regulated industries or complex product environments.

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Additional Information

Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.
For over sixty years, the world has relied on us to create the things that keep everything moving. From oil and gas to water and shipping, pharmaceuticals and food- these are the flows on which our modern world depends.
Today we're respected and admired for our people, performance and products. Our success flows from our commitment to engineering excellence, and that's what we will always pursue, safely and sustainably.
Rotork is going through an exciting period of change and growth, building on our existing market success. It's a great time to join us and make an impact in shaping the future of our business.


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