Agile Product Owner

HelloKindred; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in the UK seeks an Agile Product Owner to oversee OpenShift implementation in a dynamic tech environment. The ideal candidate will bridge business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring product alignment with strategic goals. Responsibilities include maintaining the product vision, managing the backlog, and facilitating Agile ceremonies. Strong experience in container technologies like OpenShift and solid stakeholder communication skills are vital for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Product Owner or in a similar Agile delivery role.
• Strong working knowledge of container technologies, particularly OpenShift and Kubernetes.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP and hybrid cloud models.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the product vision and roadmap for OpenShift implementation.
• Gather, analyze, and prioritize business and technical requirements.
• Translate requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria.

Skills

Product Owner experience

Container technologies knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Backlog management tools (Jira, Confluence)

Tools

OpenShift

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better.We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers –connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Job Description

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: December 31, 2026, with potential to extend.

Work Set Up: Hybrid (3 days per week onsite in Sheffield office).

Our client in the IT Services & Consulting industry is looking for an Agile Product Owner to lead the implementation of OpenShift within a complex enterprise technology environment. This role will serve as the critical link between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring platform capabilities align with strategic objectives while delivering high-value outcomes across the organization.

What you will do:

• Define and maintain the product vision and roadmap for OpenShift implementation.
• Gather, analyze, and prioritize business and technical requirements with key stakeholders.
• Translate requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria for delivery teams.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, architecture, and DevOps teams to ensure timely delivery of features and enhancements.
• Manage and maintain the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business priorities and technical feasibility.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Monitor delivery progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies where required.
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and operational standards within the organization’s technology environment.
• Act as the primary point of contact for OpenShift-related decisions and inquiries.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Product Owner or in a similar Agile delivery role.
• Strong working knowledge of container technologies, particularly OpenShift and Kubernetes.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP and hybrid cloud models.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into clear business outcomes.
• Experience using backlog management and delivery tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices is advantageous.
• Contractor must be eligible for BPSS clearance.

Additional Information

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in, without requiring sponsorship.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.