Data Product Analyst

STARK is a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe, and we are looking for a Data Product Analyst - AI.In our STARK Group IT team we believe that our greatest asset is our people. We're not just a team; we're a vibrant community driven by decency, passion, and pride in everything we do. We are committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone can thrive and unleash their full potential. If you're looking for a place where your ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated, you've found your home! What You'll Be Doing At STARK, we are entering the next phase of our digital evolution: scaling AI technologies responsibly and compliantly across Europe. We aim to lead the industry by embedding ethically-aligned, high-performing AI systems across our business functions-from sourcing and operations to customer experience and beyond.We are seeking a dynamic and highly organised Product Analyst to join our AI development team. This is a unique role that blends product analysis, project coordination, and agile process management. You will act as the crucial link between our AI developers, the Product Owner and Managers and the wider business, helping to drive our AI initiatives from concept to delivery.This position is perfect for an ambitious individual with a passion for technology and AI who is looking to build a career in product or project management. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of our AI products while receiving close mentorship from the AI Product Owner. Agile & Project Coordination Maintain and update our project backlog, user stories, and tasks within Azure DevOps, ensuring all work is visible and accurately tracked. Facilitate agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) to ensure the development team is aligned and unblocked. Track project timelines and sprint progress, proactively identifying risks and dependencies and working with the team to find solutions. Act as a central point of contact for project status updates, ensuring clear communication across the team and with stakeholders. Product & Project Analysis Analyse the performance and impact of our AI products, gathering quantitative and qualitative data to generate actionable insights. Monitor key product metrics and KPIs, creating reports and dashboards to track progress against project goals. Translate complex requirements and data findings into clear, concise information for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Support the Product Owner in market research and competitor analysis to identify new opportunities. Product Strategy & Documentation Assist the Product Owner in developing and maintaining product and feature roadmaps. Contribute to the creation and upkeep of essential product documentation, including feature specifications, project plans, and release notes. Collaborate with the AI team to prepare materials for stakeholder presentations and strategic planning sessions. Example assignments Analyse product performance and usage to give insights on potential quantitative and qualitative value of specific features. Refine AI product backlog at levels from task to feature ensuring user stories are well defined with clear acceptance criteria and are ready for the team to estimate and begin work. Taking ownership of blockers raised by the team and liaising with other teams to resolve issues. Assist in the development of product and feature roadmaps. What We're Looking For Essential Proven experience in a similar role such as a Business Analyst, Project Coordinator, Junior Product Manager, or a similar analytical role within an IT or Data team. A solid understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). Hands-on experience with project management tools, particularly Azure DevOps (or similar like Jira). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to interpret data and make recommendations. Excellent organisational and time-management skills; you can effortlessly juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with technical teams and business stakeholders. A proactive, "can-do" attitude and a genuine curiosity and passion for AI. Desirable Direct experience working with an AI, Machine Learning, or Data Science team. Experience with data visualisation tools like Power BI. Experience working in an Agile environment e.g. Scrum. Experience with product roadmapping / process mapping. Qualifications A bachelor's degree in a STEM subject (or equivalent). Qualifications related to data analytics, data science or AI are a plus. Competitive Base salary. Discretionary bonus. Retirement savings plan. Life assurance. Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave for anyone expecting or adopting a child. A wide range of voluntary benefits including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare and more. Access to a wealth of health and wellbeing services including access to online GP appointments and mental health support. WorkPerks - A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway. Quality - We're unwavering in our commitment to providing outstanding products and service that exceed our customers' expectations. Supportive Environment - Join a culture that prioritises your growth, with the resources and support you need to excel. We listen and learn - we know we haven't always got all the answers - listening and learning with you is what helps provide the best service to our customers. Professional Development Great Benefits - Enjoy a compelling package that includes a competitive salary, bonuses, pension schemes, and life assurance, among many other perks! Work-Life Balance - We value your well-being and offer flexible working hours and a hybrid working model to help you find your ideal rhythm What's Next If your application is successful, our Talent team will reach out to arrange an interview and answer any questions you may have. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout the application and interview process. Building Materials UK comprises 14 brands, including one of the UK's leading builders' merchants Jewson, along with JP Corry and Normans, specialist brands Minster and Jewson Civils Frazer, as well as major timber importer and distributor, International Timber.With over 600 dedicated builders merchant branches and distribution centres, this makes us one of the UK's largest retailers and distributors of building and construction materials.However, more importantly, our dedicated team and the high-quality products we offer make us trusted, expert partners to the industry.Together, we give our customers hassle-free access to the market-leading, sustainable solutions they need to build responsibly for the future.If you'd like to build that future with us, check out our careers page or get in touch.Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.At STARK Building Materials UK, we are known for our building distribution, but in reality, it is our colleagues that drive our business forward. All around the UK, in our branches, warehouses and offices, our team give everything to make building better for our customers.We value our customers, the communities we work in and the colleagues in our team, who collectively build our business to ever greater heights every day.We strive to create a workplace where all colleagues feel safe and empowered to do their best and are comfortable to bring their true selves to work every day.We are