Job Description

Product Owner

Remote

Up to 730 per day inside ir35

Active SC clearance required

We are currently seeking an experienced Product Owner to join a major public sector digital transformation programme. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering cloud platform services that support critical government infrastructure and digital capabilities.

Working within a multidisciplinary Agile environment, you will collaborate closely with users, technical teams, and senior stakeholders to drive product development from discovery through to live service.

As Product Owner, you will be responsible for understanding user needs, defining product priorities, and ensuring the successful delivery of platform infrastructure products and services. You'll work at the intersection of business and technology, translating complex requirements into actionable product backlogs and delivering value through iterative development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working directly with infrastructure users to understand, refine, and validate requirements.
• Leading discovery activities and guiding solutions through Alpha, Beta, and Live phases.
• Owning and managing the product backlog, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and delivery priorities.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across technical, operational, and leadership functions.
• Managing expectations and providing guidance on product best practice.
• Collaborating with Delivery Managers, Technical Leads, Engineers, and Business Analysts within Agile delivery teams.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives through user feedback, data analysis, and performance measurement.
• Defining and tracking product KPIs to drive informed decision-making and product success.

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Proven experience as a Product Owner within complex, regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of AWS platform infrastructure and cloud-based services.
• Experience managing a broad range of stakeholders within milestone-driven programmes.
• Expertise in Agile delivery methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of user-centred design principles and Government Digital Service (GDS) frameworks.
• Strong prioritisation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using Jira and Confluence to manage delivery and product activities.
• The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.