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Product Owner Review

at JLR

Degree Apprenticeship

Software Engineering

Manchester

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
1. Backlog Management
2. Stakeholder Engagement
3. Working with the Development Team
4. Scrum / Agile Ceremonies
5. Defining and Communicating Vision
6. Sprint and Release Planning
7. Acceptance and Validation
8. Customer and User Focus
9. Documentation & Artefacts
10. Decision Making & Trade‑offs
11. Continuous Improvement
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
A degree apprenticeship lets you earn a salary, gain real experience, and graduate with a recognised degree—without student debt—while accelerating your career.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Develops strong technical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, alongside commercial awareness, teamwork, and real‑world application of software and digital technologies.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I’d recommend JLR because it offers meaningful, high‑impact work on world‑class vehicles, strong opportunities for learning and career growth, and a supportive culture that values innovation and people development
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to JLR?
Be yourself
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