Product Owner (Banking/Finance)
Posted 1 day ago by 1767849132
£423 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Manchester (Hybrid)
Summary: We are seeking a skilled SAFe Product Owner to provide maternity cover and drive key technology initiatives within the Business Banking and Corporate Banking sectors. The role involves managing platform upgrades and delivering a technology roadmap for eBanking. This position is based in Manchester with a hybrid working arrangement. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product delivery and customer experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Finacle Upgrade and Authentication Platform Upgrade (CIAM) projects.
- Own and deliver the 12-month technology roadmap for rebuilding the eBanking platform.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize product features and backlog items.
- Ensure alignment with SAFe Agile principles and facilitate PI planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams.
- Drive continuous improvement in product delivery and customer experience.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a SAFe Product Owner, ideally within financial services.
- Deep understanding of Business Banking, Corporate Banking, and Finacle eBanking platforms.
- Strong grasp of technology fundamentals, especially in platform upgrades and authentication systems.
- Experience managing complex product roadmaps and delivering strategic rebuilds.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Salary (Rate): £423 per day
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.
Role Title: Product Owner
Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
Duration: Until 30/06/2026
Work setup: 2-3 days onsite/week
Pay Rate: £423 per day through FCSA Umbrella
Role Description:
We are seeking a skilled and proactive SAFe Product Owner with strong domain expertise in Business Banking, Corporate Banking, and Finacle eBanking.
This role will provide maternity cover for the current Product Owner and will be instrumental in driving key technology initiatives, including platform upgrades and strategic rebuilds.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Finacle Upgrade and Authentication Platform Upgrade (CIAM) projects.
- Own and deliver the 12-month technology roadmap for rebuilding the eBanking platform.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize product features and backlog items.
- Ensure alignment with SAFe Agile principles and facilitate PI planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams.
- Drive continuous improvement in product delivery and customer experience.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience as a SAFe Product Owner, ideally within financial services.
- Deep understanding of Business Banking, Corporate Banking, and Finacle eBanking platforms.
- Strong grasp of technology fundamentals, especially in platform upgrades and authentication systems.
- Experience managing complex product roadmaps and delivering strategic rebuilds.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment.
If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.