Ian Powney
About Ian Powney
Ian Powney serves as the Lead Product Owner at CDL Software, where he has worked since 2021. He has a strong background in product management and business analysis, having previously held roles including Product Manager and Business Analyst Lead at the same company.
Current Role at CDL Software
Ian Powney serves as the Lead Product Owner at CDL Software, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for guiding product strategy and execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives. His leadership focuses on enhancing product development processes and fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams. Powney's experience in agile methodologies supports his efforts to deliver high-quality outcomes in a dynamic environment.
Previous Experience at CDL Software
Prior to his current role, Ian Powney worked at CDL Software in various capacities. He was a Product Manager for B2C (mycarcheck) from 2018 to 2020, where he demonstrated commercial awareness during the COVID lockdown. He also served as a Business Analyst Lead from 2014 to 2018, managing a team of over 10 Business Analysts. His earlier role as a Business Analyst from 2012 to 2014 laid the foundation for his understanding of product management and agile practices.
Agile Product Ownership and Leadership
In his role as Agile Product Owner B2B (Insurance Retail) from 2020 to 2021, Ian Powney transitioned Product Owners from managing feature-driven squads to a focus on Product Lenses. This shift improved alignment with business objectives. He also built a Community of Practice for Product Owners, promoting continuous improvement and high performance within the team.
Tools and Methodologies
Ian Powney utilizes various tools to manage product backlogs and deliver key outcomes in agile environments. His proficiency includes AHA!, JIRA, Axure, Figma, and InVision. These tools enable him to streamline product development processes and enhance team collaboration, contributing to successful project outcomes.