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permanent) Start Date: ASAP Salary: £65,000 - £90,000 DOE We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Product Owner with a strong background in API products, backlog management, and stakeholder engagement , to join a well-established enterprise environment in Greater Manchester. This role will give you exposure to high-impact projects including software resilience programmes , and the … performance and identify optimisation opportunities. Influence and guide product owners in Agile story writing and backlog refinement. A successful Technical Product Owner will have: Proven API product management experience (REST, OpenAPI, authentication methods). Strong backlog management and Agile delivery expertise (Scrum/Scaled Agile/SAFe). Excellent stakeholder management and communication More ❯

the development team, you will balance business priorities with technical feasibility, ensuring continuous improvement and rapid delivery of high-impact app enhancements. Main Responsibilities Ownership & Authority over the Backlog: Oversee and manage the product backlog using prioritization frameworks such as MoSCoW, RICE, Value/Effort, Weighted Shortest Job First (WSJF) etc. Ensure the backlog reflects customer needs, business value, and strategic goals. Continuously groom the backlog & refine backlog items to adapt to evolving requirements. Manage your product team's Run and Evolve mix and make suitable prioritisation decisions based on capacity, velocity, value, effort and risk etc. User Story Development: Develop clear and concise user stories with well … testers, and commercial stakeholders. Experience with analytics and testing tools (e.g., Firebase, Testflight, Google Analytics) to track user behaviour and inform decision-making. Strong understanding of backlog management, user story creation, and translating customer feedback into product improvements. Able to balance short-term delivery with long-term product vision, aligning solutions to business KPIs and customer outcomes. More ❯

you will: Lead the discovery, development, and delivery of high-impact product features. Collaborate with engineering, design, and commercial teams to ensure smooth, agile delivery. Own backlog management, sprint planning, and release schedules. Champion a data-driven approach, leveraging analytics, user feedback, and market insights to shape the roadmap. Conduct user research to uncover insights that influence … Mentor and guide a Product Owner, with a clear path to progressing into a Head of Product role within 1–2 years. About You 4+ years’ experience in product management, programme management, or software development. Proven experience in shipping products and leading cross-functional teams. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to connect product work to business outcomes. … Data-led decision maker with excellent analytical skills. Passionate about user research, discovery, and embedding customer insight into product design. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. Ambitious, hands-on, and ready to step into a bigger role with scope for growth. Comfortable working in a platform that includes adult content, with a professional approach to safeguarding. What’s on More ❯

success - read on if you think you're up for the challenge About the role As Product Owner at Encompass, you are the single point of accountability for backlog content and prioritisation-driving delivery of high-value, high-quality features. You translate insight into clear, testable backlog items and align execution with product strategy, balancing user … Owner at Encompass, you will be accountable for maximising delivery impact through clear backlog ownership, stakeholder alignment, and agile team collaboration. Your responsibilities include: Backlog Management & Delivery Readiness Own and maintain a prioritised, transparent, and INVEST-compliant team backlog. Break down roadmap themes into actionable user stories with clear acceptance criteria. Ensure backlog … and other POs to manage dependencies and shared milestones. Measurement & Continuous Improvement Track delivery success through metrics such as sprint goal achievement, feature adoption, and velocity trends. Monitor backlog readiness, Jira hygiene, and stakeholder satisfaction (internal/external NPS). Use analytics and feedback to refine backlog and improve delivery confidence and product quality. Skills, Knowledge More ❯

points to develop a comprehensive understanding of project requirements. Working with the Product Director, Act as the product owner for assigned initiatives. Develop, maintain, and prioritise the product backlog in alignment with business goals. Translate business needs into clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria for development teams. Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including business leaders, technical teams More ❯

and stakeholders for the Planview JIRA integration Ensure that the team always has an adequate amount of prior prepared tasks to work on Plan and prioritize product feature backlog and development for the product Define product vision, road-map and growth opportunities … Assess value, develop cases, and prioritize stories, epics and themes to ensure work focuses on those with maximum value that are aligned with product strategy Provide backlog management, iteration planning, and elaboration of the user stories Work closely with Product Management to create and maintain a product backlog according to business value Lead the More ❯

and stakeholders for the Planview JIRA integration Ensure that the team always has an adequate amount of prior prepared tasks to work on Plan and prioritize product feature backlog and development for the product Define product vision, road-map and growth opportunities … Assess value, develop cases, and prioritize stories, epics and themes to ensure work focuses on those with maximum value that are aligned with product strategy Provide backlog management, iteration planning, and elaboration of the user stories Work closely with Product Management to create and maintain a product backlog according to business value Lead the More ❯

and stakeholders for the Planview JIRA integration Ensure that the team always has an adequate amount of prior prepared tasks to work on Plan and prioritize product feature backlog and development for the product Define product vision, road-map and growth opportunities … Assess value, develop cases, and prioritize stories, epics and themes to ensure work focuses on those with maximum value that are aligned with product strategy Provide backlog management, iteration planning, and elaboration of the user stories Work closely with Product Management to create and maintain a product backlog according to business value Lead the More ❯

You’ll work closely with Product Owners, architects, and engineering teams to translate the product roadmap into actionable technical delivery. Your focus will be on API strategy, product lifecycle management, and developer experience , ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and future-ready. Key responsibilities include: Acting as the technical subject matter expert , supporting Product Owners and technical teams in shaping … product performance to meet enterprise standards. Staying up to date with industry trends to influence and improve product development. Essential skills: Proven experience in API product ownership – strategy, lifecycle management, and delivery. Strong background in backlog management and Agile story writing. Experience driving Developer Experience (DX) – documentation, onboarding, and support for API consumers. Desirable skills: Technical … understanding of REST, OpenAPI specifications, and authentication methods . Skilled in stakeholder management and communication , translating technical solutions into business value. Exposure to Scaled Agile/SAFe, Lean Portfolio Management or Lean Product Development practices. If you are a technically minded Product Owner, apply today. More ❯

You’ll work closely with Product Owners, architects, and engineering teams to translate the product roadmap into actionable technical delivery. Your focus will be on API strategy, product lifecycle management, and developer experience , ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and future-ready. Key responsibilities include: Acting as the technical subject matter expert , supporting Product Owners and technical teams in shaping … product performance to meet enterprise standards. Staying up to date with industry trends to influence and improve product development. Essential skills: Proven experience in API product ownership – strategy, lifecycle management, and delivery. Strong background in backlog management and Agile story writing. Experience driving Developer Experience (DX) – documentation, onboarding, and support for API consumers. Desirable skills: Technical … understanding of REST, OpenAPI specifications, and authentication methods . Skilled in stakeholder management and communication , translating technical solutions into business value. Exposure to Scaled Agile/SAFe, Lean Portfolio Management or Lean Product Development practices. If you are a technically minded Product Owner, apply today. More ❯

aligns to stakeholder and business goals. Collaborating and influencing stakeholders to ensure that the right deliverables are correctly prioritised and scope clearly defined. Responsible for effective backlog management including user story definition, capacity management, and maintaining a clear prioritisation criterion. Embedding Agile methodologies within the delivery team. Act as the voice of the end users and … and downstream platforms. Experience/Competences Essential Proven leadership skills in a high-pressure dynamic environment. Passionate about delivery and being the best in class. Strong background in Data Management and Data Governance. Strong experience in delivering in an Agile manner, and Tech savvy. Excellent oral and written communication, and excellent people management skills. Proven problem solving, Cost …/Benefit analysis, data analysis, and budget management skills. Subject Matter Expertise in Business Communications Technology e.g. Teams Chat, WhatsApp for Business, Bloomberg, ICE, BT Turrets, Cloud 9, Mobile Voice, etc. Solid understanding of Regulatory obligations and expectations in relation to Communication Record Keeping and Surveillance. Non-Essential Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning experience in a Compliance Technology context. More ❯

bring to the team Solid experience as a Business Analyst or Product Owner in a SaaS environment Strong grasp of agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to balance technical detail with business needs Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail Experience with backlog management and requirement documentation tools A proactive More ❯

bring to the team Solid experience as a Business Analyst or Product Owner in a SaaS environment Strong grasp of agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to balance technical detail with business needs Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail Experience with backlog management and requirement documentation tools A proactive More ❯

external stakeholders. Continuous monitoring of product-related technical debt, working alongside the developers to ensure that sprints have an appropriate mix of new functionality, fixes and on demands changes Management of Product Backlog and prioritising requirements based on the business goals Development of User Stories, Acceptance Criteria and Epics Strong business case and cost benefit analysis skills … Owner (certified) Recent experience in the Energy industry Key Relationships Senior Business Stakeholders. UX Team Development teams QA Team About You Knowledge and skills Digital product owner experience Stakeholder management and facilitation of decisions of all sizes Technical resource management Project Manager collaboration Management of Product Backlog Development of User Stories Sprint planning and tracking … Senior presentation skills (c-suite) Risk and issue management Agile project estimation using story pointing and velocity reporting Project financial modelling Requirements Demonstrable experience of having delivered brilliant digital products and services Strong Jira experience including story pointing and velocity tracking Attention to detail, methodical approach First-rate written and verbal communication Proven personal development, self-management and More ❯

working with Architects and a User Interface/Experience Designers to discuss requirements. What you will be doing : - Product Roadmap and Continuous Improvement - New Product Development - Backlog Management and Prioritisation - Release Planning and Product Launch - Market Analysis - User Centricity - Metrics and KPIs At this level you will obviously be expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills both verbally More ❯

working with Architects and a User Interface/Experience Designers to discuss requirements. What you will be doing : Product Roadmap and Continuous Improvement New Product Development Backlog Management and Prioritisation Release Planning and Product Launch Market Analysis User Centricity Metrics and KPI’s At this level you will obviously be expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills both More ❯

sector. The Role You will be responsible for leading and mentoring the engineering team, ensuring delivery excellence, operational resilience, and platform growth. This role combines technical leadership with people management and requires someone confident in engineering delivery, incident management, platform operations, and client support. This role will require you in office 4 days per week and located in … people (front office) Key Responsibilities Hands-on coding/documentation (70-80% of the time) Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team Oversee agile delivery, backlog management, and release planning Ensure platform stability through monitoring, incident management, and post-mortems Implement robust security and compliance practices Manage vendor relationships and operational budgets Support client onboarding … and resolve platform-related issues Experience 2+ Years of Technical Leadership or People management Strong background in Java development (Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, REST) Experience in engineering management or technical leadership Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and DevOps practices (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, infrastructure-as-code) Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK More ❯

sector. The Role You will be responsible for leading and mentoring the engineering team, ensuring delivery excellence, operational resilience, and platform growth. This role combines technical leadership with people management and requires someone confident in engineering delivery, incident management, platform operations, and client support. This role will require you in office 4 days per week and located in … people (front office) Key Responsibilities Hands-on coding/documentation (70-80% of the time) Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team Oversee agile delivery, backlog management, and release planning Ensure platform stability through monitoring, incident management, and post-mortems Implement robust security and compliance practices Manage vendor relationships and operational budgets Support client onboarding … and resolve platform-related issues Experience 2+ Years of Technical Leadership or People management Strong background in Java development (Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, REST) Experience in engineering management or technical leadership Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and DevOps practices (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, infrastructure-as-code) Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK More ❯

sector. The Role You will be responsible for leading and mentoring the engineering team, ensuring delivery excellence, operational resilience, and platform growth. This role combines technical leadership with people management and requires someone confident in engineering delivery, incident management, platform operations, and client support. This role will require you in office 4 days per week and located in … people (front office) Key Responsibilities Hands-on coding/documentation (70-80% of the time) Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team Oversee agile delivery, backlog management, and release planning Ensure platform stability through monitoring, incident management, and post-mortems Implement robust security and compliance practices Manage vendor relationships and operational budgets Support client onboarding … and resolve platform-related issues Experience 2+ Years of Technical Leadership or People management Strong background in Java development (Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, REST) Experience in engineering management or technical leadership Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and DevOps practices (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, infrastructure-as-code) Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK More ❯

sector. The Role You will be responsible for leading and mentoring the engineering team, ensuring delivery excellence, operational resilience, and platform growth. This role combines technical leadership with people management and requires someone confident in engineering delivery, incident management, platform operations, and client support. This role will require you in office 4 days per week and located in … people (front office) Key Responsibilities Hands-on coding/documentation (70-80% of the time) Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team Oversee agile delivery, backlog management, and release planning Ensure platform stability through monitoring, incident management, and post-mortems Implement robust security and compliance practices Manage vendor relationships and operational budgets Support client onboarding … and resolve platform-related issues Experience 2+ Years of Technical Leadership or People management Strong background in Java development (Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, REST) Experience in engineering management or technical leadership Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and DevOps practices (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, infrastructure-as-code) Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK More ❯

closely with Product Owners, stakeholders, and delivery teams to ensure efficient delivery, continuous improvement, and alignment with business priorities. Responsibilities: Support and coach Product Owners in backlog management and prioritisation. Translate product vision into actionable tasks and roadmaps. Identify opportunities for UI/UX optimisation and integrate user feedback. Ensure requirements are well-documented and understood by … delivery teams. Collaborate with delivery managers and technical leads to ensure smooth product releases. Support incident resolution within a service management framework. Ensure product processes align with established governance frameworks. Requirements: Proven experience in product management, business analysis, or project delivery. Strong skills in backlog ownership, stakeholder engagement, and delivery alignment. Experience in the energy, utilities More ❯

sector. The Role You will be responsible for leading and mentoring the engineering team, ensuring delivery excellence, operational resilience, and platform growth. This role combines technical leadership with people management and requires someone confident in engineering delivery, incident management, platform operations, and client support. This role will require you in office 4 days per week and located in … small team of around 3 Developers, 1 Tester + 8 people (front office) Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team Oversee agile delivery, backlog management, and release planning Ensure platform stability through monitoring, incident management, and post-mortems Implement robust security and compliance practices Manage vendor relationships and operational budgets Support client onboarding … and resolve platform-related issues Experience Strong background in Java development (Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, REST) Experience in engineering management or technical leadership Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and DevOps practices (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, infrastructure-as-code) Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk) Strong incident management skills and operational mindset More ❯

sector. The Role You will be responsible for leading and mentoring the engineering team, ensuring delivery excellence, operational resilience, and platform growth. This role combines technical leadership with people management and requires someone confident in engineering delivery, incident management, platform operations, and client support. This role will require you in office 4 days per week and located in … small team of around 3 Developers, 1 Tester + 8 people (front office) Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team Oversee agile delivery, backlog management, and release planning Ensure platform stability through monitoring, incident management, and post-mortems Implement robust security and compliance practices Manage vendor relationships and operational budgets Support client onboarding … and resolve platform-related issues Experience Strong background in Java development (Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, REST) Experience in engineering management or technical leadership Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and DevOps practices (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, infrastructure-as-code) Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk) Strong incident management skills and operational mindset More ❯

managing the full product lifecycle. Background in B2B product environments - SaaS, mobile apps, or digital platforms. Experience with wireless tech, embedded electronics, or SaaS platforms is desirable. Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills. Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar backlog management tools. Experience in working on hardware products. Clean driving licence and flexibility to More ❯

sector. The Role You will be responsible for leading and mentoring the engineering team, ensuring delivery excellence, operational resilience, and platform growth. This role combines technical leadership with people management and requires someone confident in engineering delivery, incident management, platform operations, and client support. This role will require you in office 4 days per week and located in … people (front office) Key Responsibilities Hands-on coding/documentation (70-80% of the time) Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team Oversee agile delivery, backlog management, and release planning Ensure platform stability through monitoring, incident management, and post-mortems Implement robust security and compliance practices Manage vendor relationships and operational budgets Support client onboarding … and resolve platform-related issues Experience Strong background in Java development (Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, REST) Experience in engineering management or technical leadership Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and DevOps practices (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, infrastructure-as-code) Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk) Strong incident management skills and operational mindset More ❯