Product Owner - FTC
Posted 2 weeks ago by Michael Page Technology on JobServe
£70,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Manchester, UK
Summary: The role of Product Owner involves acting as a liaison between business and IT within a leading global manufacturing company. The position requires managing technical requirements, validating solutions, and leading the implementation of a new business system. The role is primarily remote with occasional office presence in Manchester and is offered on an 18-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will drive collaboration and governance to enhance customer experiences and ensure technical compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a bridge between business and IT, working with analysts, developers, and stakeholders to turn requirements into technical solutions.
- Manage and prioritize technical requirements in product backlogs, aligning them with business goals and improving customer experiences.
- Validate technical solutions, assess impact, and oversee reporting for transparency and progress tracking.
- Mentor teams to ensure strong technical and product alignment.
- Analyze change impact, propose solutions, and drive measurable results through collaboration and governance.
- Lead the implementation of a new critical business system, ensuring seamless integration and technical compliance.
- Work with developers, vendors, and architects to ensure solutions are technically feasible, covering Web APIs, system design, and cloud infrastructure.
- Establish governance processes for clear tracking, reporting, and accountability of deliverables.
Key Skills:
- Experience with software development, Agile processes, and modern practices.
- Familiar with Azure and cloud infrastructure.
- Understanding of commerce workflows and stakeholder needs.
- Skilled in problem-solving, analysis, and solution design.
- Capable of stakeholder training, requirement gathering, and prioritization.
- Experienced in reporting and governance for project tracking.
- Knowledge of system design, including Client Server models, microservices, and APIs.
- Comfortable working in cross-functional, diverse teams with global insights.
- Able to assess technical solutions for feasibility, scalability, and business alignment.
Salary (Rate): £70,000
City: Manchester
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other