Product Owner
Posted 1 day ago by Rullion
£550 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Product Owner role involves leading the definition and alignment of stakeholders, shaping user journeys and solution options, and driving business case development for a 3-month initial contract. The position requires preparing the product backlog and project materials to ensure readiness for delivery. The role is based in Manchester and requires in-office presence twice a week. The contract is outside IR35 with a daily rate of £550.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the definition and stakeholder alignment for product development.
- Shape user journeys and solution options.
- Drive business case development through governance.
- Prepare the product backlog and project materials for delivery readiness.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience developing business cases for complex, multi-stakeholder programmes.
- Strong background in proposition development, service design, or product strategy.
- Ability to run structured stakeholder engagement, including SMEs, sponsors, and governance bodies.
- Skilled in problem definition, journey mapping, options analysis, and benefits modelling.
- Experience navigating governance, securing approvals, and responding to formal review processes.
- Strong communication skills, including creating executive-ready papers and presenting recommendations.
- Comfortable working in fast-moving project environments with clear deadlines and interdependencies.
Salary (Rate): £550 daily
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
description: Product Owner 3 Month initial Contract £550pd Outside IR35 Manchester - twice per week in the office I’m currently looking for a Product Owner for an initial 3 months to lead the definition and stakeholder alignment, shape user journeys and solution options, drive business case development through governance and prepare the product backlog and project materials to ensure programme proposition is ready for delivery. Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience developing business cases for complex, multi-stakeholder programmes. Strong background in proposition development, service design, or product strategy. Ability to run structured stakeholder engagement, including SMEs, sponsors, and governance bodies. Skilled in problem definition, journey mapping, options analysis, and benefits modelling. Experience navigating governance, securing approvals, and responding to formal review processes. Strong communication skills, including the ability to create executive-ready papers and present recommendations. Comfortable working in fast-moving project environments with clear deadlines and interdependencies.