Microsoft 365 Product Owner

At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients.We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.Job TitleMicrosoft 365 Product OwnerThe role is accountable for the end to end product lifecycle of Microsoft 365, with Copilot as the primary strategic focus. This includes shaping the user experience and value realised from core M365 services such as Office applications, Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive.Operating within a matrixed environment with split ownership across M365 services, the Product Owner leads cross functional initiatives, aligns stakeholders, and coordinates delivery across multiple teams to ensure consistent outcomes for users.Principal ResponsibilitiesMicrosoft 365 Platform OwnershipOwn the product vision and experience for core Microsoft 365 services including Office apps, Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive, with Copilot as the primary accelerator.Define and maintain usage patterns, standards and guardrails for collaboration, content storage and productivity.Partner with service owning teams to influence roadmap decisions, prioritisation and technical outcomes.Balance innovation with operational stability, compliance and user simplicity.Collaboration and Stakeholder EngagementAct as the primary point of contact for Copilot and assigned M365 apps.Engage with stakeholders across business units (e.g., Investment, Back Office, Sales, IT, Compliance).Facilitate regular feedback sessions and communicate product vision and roadmap.Build and lead virtual teams, managing resources outside direct reporting lines.Product Ownership & StrategyDevelop and maintain a unified product roadmap across Copilot and core M365 services, ensuring capabilities land in a way that improves how people actually work day to day.Align product strategy with business goals, user needs, and industry trends.Prioritize features and enhancements based on business value and user feedback.Own the product backlog, ensuring clarity and alignment with organizational priorities.Implementation & AdoptionDrive adoption of standard collaboration models across Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive.Ensure Office applications are configured and evolved to support modern, AI assisted ways of working.Reduce complexity and duplication across M365 by simplifying choices for end users.User Experience & Value RealizationChampion end user experience across Microsoft 365, using Copilot to amplify productivity while ensuring the underlying M365 experience is intuitive, consistent and trusted.Gather and analyse user feedback, usage data, and adoption metrics.Identify and address barriers to adoption and maximize bus...