Product Owner - OpenShift Implementation
Posted 1 week ago by eTeam Workforce Limited
£485 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Sheffield (Hybrid), UK
Summary: The Product Owner for OpenShift Implementation will oversee the definition, prioritization, and management of requirements for the successful integration of OpenShift within the bank's technology ecosystem. This role serves as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. The position requires a strong understanding of Agile methodologies and containerization technologies. The role is based in Sheffield and mandates three days of on-site work per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and maintain the product vision and roadmap for OpenShift implementation.
- Gather, analyse, and prioritize business and technical requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Translate requirements into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria for development teams.
- Work closely with engineering, architecture, and DevOps teams to ensure timely delivery of features.
- Manage the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business priorities and technical feasibility.
- Facilitate sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives with Agile teams.
- Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with the bank's security, regulatory, and operational standards.
- Act as the primary point of contact for all OpenShift-related queries and decisions.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role in Agile environments.
- Strong understanding of containerization technologies, particularly OpenShift and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud strategies.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.
- Experience with backlog management tools (eg, Jira, Confluence).
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices is a plus.
Salary (Rate): £485 per day
City: Sheffield
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
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Job Title: Product Owner - OpenShift Implementation
Location: Sheffield (3 days onsite is mandatory)
Contract Duration: 3-6 months contract
Start Date: 01/01/2026
Pay Rate: £485 per day through FCSA Umbrella.
Role Purpose:
The Product Owner will be responsible for defining, prioritising, and managing requirements for the successful implementation of OpenShift within the bank's technology ecosystem. This role will act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that the OpenShift platform aligns with strategic objectives and delivers value across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Define and maintain the product vision and roadmap for OpenShift implementation.
Gather, analyse, and prioritize business and technical requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
Translate requirements into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria for development teams.
Work closely with engineering, architecture, and DevOps teams to ensure timely delivery of features.
Manage the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business priorities and technical feasibility.
Facilitate sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives with Agile teams.
Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with the bank's security, regulatory, and operational standards.
Act as the primary point of contact for all OpenShift-related queries and decisions.
Required Skills & Experience:
Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role in Agile environments.
Strong understanding of containerization technologies, particularly OpenShift and Kubernetes.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud strategies.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.
Experience with backlog management tools (eg, Jira, Confluence).
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices is a plus.
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.
