Job Title: Graduate Business Central Product Owner Trainee
Location: Hybrid working, home & Tech Hub Coimbra
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours
Job Status: 6-month IEFP Internship
Who we are!
The Constellation Automotive Group is the largest vertically integrated digital car marketplace in Europe, combining the leading digital brands across the segments of Consumer to Business (C2B), Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Consumer (B2C). Across our digital platforms we exceed £20billion of Gross Merchandises Value (‘GMV’) on an annual basis. This includes market leading brands such as BCA, We Buy Any Car, cinch and Marshall.
https://www.constellationautomotive.com/techhub
The Constellation Technology Team provides a group-wide set of Technology Products and Services across the Constellation Automotive Group.
The Role
This internship offers a unique opportunity to launch a career in digital transformation, enterprise technology, and product management within an international organization.
As a Graduate Business Central Product Owner Trainee, you will embark on a structured development programme designed to prepare you for a future Product Owner role within the Enterprise Applications team. You will gain practical experience working on real business challenges, collaborating with stakeholders across Europe, and supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, one of the world's leading ERP platforms.
Unlike traditional internships focused on observation, this programme provides meaningful responsibilities from day one, enabling you to contribute directly to projects that support business operations across multiple European countries.
The role includes exposure to business analysis, software testing, project delivery, process improvement, and product ownership, providing a strong foundation for a career in technology, consulting, product management, or digital transformation.
Learning Objectives
Throughout the internship, the graduate will:
- Develop a strong understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
- Learn how technology supports critical business functions
- Gain practical experience in software testing, business analysis, and requirements validation
- Understand how large-scale business transformation programmes are managed and delivered
- Build stakeholder management and communication skills through direct interaction with business users and technical teams
- Learn Product Owner principles, including backlog prioritisation, roadmap planning, feature definition, and value delivery
- Develop analytical and problem-solving capabilities through real-world business challenges
- Acquire the skills required to progress into a future Product Owner or Business Analyst role within the organisation
Internship Activities and Responsibilities
The graduate will follow a structured development pathway consisting of three key phases.
Phase 1: Systems Testing and Business Process Learning
During the initial stage, the intern will:
- Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Participate in software testing activities for new system enhancements and releases
- Execute end-to-end testing scenarios across multiple business functions
- Validate requirements and system functionality against business expectations
- Identify defects, risks, and opportunities for improvement
- Gain hands-on exposure to key business processes and operational workflows
Phase 2: Project Delivery and Business Analysis
As knowledge and confidence grow, the intern will:
- Support implementation and continuous improvement initiatives within the Business Central platform
- Participate in workshops with business stakeholders from different European markets
- Gather, analyse, and document business requirements
- Create process maps, user documentation, and training materials
- Support product teams throughout project delivery activities
- Assist with change management and user adoption activities
- Contribute to initiatives that improve operational consistency across the organisation
Phase 3: Product Ownership Development
In the final stage of the programme, the intern will begin developing Product Owner capabilities by:
- Supporting backlog management and prioritisation activities
- Writing user stories and acceptance criteria
- Participating in discovery workshops and solution design sessions
- Collaborating with developers, testers, and business stakeholders
- Supporting release planning and deployment activities
- Taking ownership of small features, enhancements, or business process improvements under supervision
Expected Outcomes and Deliverables
By the end of the internship, the graduate is expected to:
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of Business Central and enterprise business processes
- Successfully contribute to testing and implementation activities
- Produce high-quality business requirements and process documentation
- Develop user stories, acceptance criteria, and business analysis artefacts
- Deliver recommendations for process improvements and operational efficiencies
- Present findings and project outcomes to key stakeholders
- Build a professional portfolio of project deliverables and achievements
- Demonstrate readiness to progress into a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar business technology role
Performance will be measured through:
- Achievement of learning objectives
- Quality of documentation and analysis produced
- Stakeholder feedback
- Contribution to project activities
- Professional growth and capability development throughout the programme
Competency Profile
Key Responsibilities
- Support Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central projects and initiatives
- Participate in software testing and quality assurance activities
- Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements
- Analyse business processes and identify opportunities for improvement
- Support Product Owners and project teams in delivering business value
- Create and maintain process documentation, user stories, and training materials
- Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple European markets
- Contribute to the success of ongoing digital transformation initiatives
Required Academic Background
- Information Systems
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- Business Information Technology
- Management
- Business Administration
- Industrial Engineering
- Data Analytics
- Digital Transformation
Required Technical and Behavioural Competencies
Technical Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of business processes and information systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Ability to analyse data and present findings clearly
- Interest in enterprise applications, ERP systems, and digital transformation
- Basic understanding of software development or system implementation methodologies is advantageous
Behavioural Competencies
- Curiosity and passion for learning
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration mindset
- Adaptability and willingness to embrace new challenges
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving
- Confidence working with stakeholders from different backgrounds and cultures
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to join our Enterprise Applications team at a pivotal moment in our digital transformation journey.
You will gain:
- Real business experience from day one
- Exposure to international projects and stakeholders
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Mentoring from experienced technology and business leaders
- A structured development pathway toward Product Ownership
- Practical experience that goes far beyond a traditional internship
- The opportunity to help shape the future way of working across multiple European markets
For ambitious graduates looking to build a career at the intersection of technology, business, and innovation, this programme offers an exceptional platform for growth and long-term career development.
Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.