Product Owner - Maternity Cover
Posted 1 day ago by Solas IT Recruitment
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Technical Product Owner involves leading the delivery of AI product features and managing the product backlog for an AI-driven company. This position is focused on ensuring collaboration across engineering, data science, and business teams while translating business needs into actionable user stories. The role is a maternity cover, emphasizing the importance of delivering key features across the AI platform. Proven experience in product ownership within AI/ML contexts is essential for success in this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and manage product backlog for AI/ML teams
- Translate business needs into clear user stories and requirements
- Lead sprint planning, backlog grooming, and reviews
- Work closely with engineers and data scientists to deliver roadmap features
- Communicate progress and priorities with stakeholders
- Ensure AI features align with technical feasibility and user value
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Product Owner or Technical PM, ideally in AI/ML
- Strong understanding of agile delivery
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders
- Experience working with cross-functional teams (engineering, data, UX)
- Excellent communication and prioritization skills
- Experience with AI/ML products or platforms (nice to have)
- Familiarity with MLOps, APIs, or cloud-based architectures (nice to have)
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Maidenhead
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
My client is an AI-driven company building intelligent solutions for different clients. Their products use machine learning and data science to drive real impact. They are looking for a skilled Technical Product Owner to cover a maternity leave and help drive delivery of key features across our AI platform.
Role Overview: You’ll lead the delivery of AI product features, manage the product backlog, and ensure smooth collaboration across engineering, data science, and business teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and manage product backlog for AI/ML teams
- Translate business needs into clear user stories and requirements
- Lead sprint planning, backlog grooming, and reviews
- Work closely with engineers and data scientists to deliver roadmap features
- Communicate progress and priorities with stakeholders
- Ensure AI features align with technical feasibility and user value
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Product Owner or Technical PM, ideally in AI/ML
- Strong understanding of agile delivery
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders
- Experience working with cross-functional teams (engineering, data, UX)
- Excellent communication and prioritization skills
Nice to Have:
- Experience with AI/ML products or platforms
- Familiarity with MLOps, APIs, or cloud-based architectures