Product Owner

Department: Tech Services

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bristol, Somerset, Bristol, UK, Hybrid

Key areas of responsibility

• Define and maintain a prioritised and well-groomed product backlog.
• Work in close partnership with the engineering delivery team, participating in sprint planning and making decisions when re-prioritisation or requirement changes arise.
• Act as owner and champion for the product, setting appropriate product development methods, tools, and techniques.
• Collaborate with users, customer stakeholders, and internal teams to shape priorities and ensure the product remains operationally relevant.
• Analyse user research and feedback, elicit requirements, and translate operational needs into clear, actionable user stories.
• Liaise with customers, users, and internal stakeholders, acting as advocate for both the user and the business.
• Monitor and summarise changes in relevant legislation, including MOD standards and export regulations.
• Ensure each release is functional, relevant, and ready for its intended operational environment.

Key skills, experience and behaviours

• Experience in a Product Owner or similar role within software development.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and working in cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience managing the full lifecycle of software products, from ideation to release, with a focus on iterative development and continuous delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to break down requirements into manageable tasks and features, ensuring traceability.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of bridging the gap between technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and guide teams toward a shared product vision.
• Familiarity with UX/UI design principles and wireframing tools (e.g. Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
• Knowledge of Jira and other product management tools for workflow management and sprint planning.
• Eligible for or already hold SC clearance.

• Background in public sector, defence, or government settings.
• A technical background that allows you to help shape technical requirements.
• Familiarity with MOD standards and defence acquisition processes.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced engineering or technology-driven environment.

• You are passionate about technology and creating products that people want to use.
• You put the user first, creating experiences that help people work effectively in demanding environments.
• You are flexible, adaptable, and comfortable dealing with ambiguity and evolving requirements.
• You have strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills, and you can translate complex operational needs into clear product decisions.
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills and are comfortable articulating your vision, documenting product knowledge, and engaging with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• You are mission-focused and committed to delivering value where it matters.

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