Job Description:

📍 Remote
📅 3-6 Month Contract
💰 £500 per day (Umbrella)

We're seeking an experienced Product Owner to join a high-profile, executive-sponsored programme delivering a critical backend platform. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Product Owner who thrives in Agile environments and enjoys working closely with engineering teams to drive delivery.

You'll be joining a platform-focused team responsible for developing and enhancing a modern cloud-based solution built around AWS and microservices architecture. The role requires someone who can quickly establish themselves within the team, take ownership of requirements and backlog priorities, and drive delivery from day one.

• Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring priorities align with business objectives.
• Gather, define and refine business and technical requirements.
• Create and manage user stories, acceptance criteria, epics and features.
• Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Work closely with developers, architects, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Manage priorities, dependencies, risks, and delivery roadmaps.
• Translate complex business requirements into clear deliverable outcomes.
• Support release planning and continuous product improvement initiatives.
• Act as the key link between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams.

• Proven experience as a Product Owner within Agile delivery environments.
• Strong backlog management and prioritisation experience.
• Excellent requirements gathering and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading and supporting Scrum teams.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to deliver complex digital products and platforms.
• Ability to quickly understand new environments and add value with minimal onboarding.

• Experience working with AWS-based platforms.
• Understanding of microservices architecture.
• Experience supporting backend platform or engineering teams.
• Experience within large enterprise or regulated environments.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar Agile tooling.

We're looking for someone who is confident, delivery-focused, and able to build credibility quickly. You'll be comfortable working with both senior stakeholders and development teams, taking ownership of delivery while maintaining a collaborative and pragmatic approach.

This role would suit a Product Owner who enjoys operating in fast-paced environments, can confidently lead Scrum delivery, and excels at turning business requirements into tangible outcomes.

• Immediate start with a high-profile programme.
• Fully remote working.
• Opportunity to work on a modern AWS-based platform environment.
• High levels of stakeholder visibility and business impact.
• Potential for contract extension beyond the initial term.

Interested?
Please apply with your latest CV to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

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