Defence Product Consultant | DV Cleared, Agile Leader

Kainos; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kainos in Milton Keynes is seeking a hands-on Product Consultant to drive backlog maturity and MVP delivery within an agile team. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders, run workshops, and coach junior staff while shaping product capability and delivering value for client projects.

You’ll lead workshops, facilitate consensus in areas of uncertainty, and translate business needs into clear user stories, ensuring timely, high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering bespoke software in agile environments.
• Proven ability to facilitate workshops and lead stakeholder groups.
• Strong skills in modelling business processes and translating needs into stories.
• Experience mentoring junior team members and managing performance.
• Knowledge of MVP concepts and value-driven delivery.
• Experience with client/supplier dynamics and sales-related activities.

Skills

Backlog management

Agile experience

Stakeholder facilitation

Client-facing

Team coaching

User stories writing

Job description

Kainos in Milton Keynes is seeking a hands-on Product Consultant to drive backlog maturity and MVP delivery within an agile team. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders, run workshops, and coach junior staff while shaping product capability and delivering value for client projects.

You’ll lead workshops, facilitate consensus in areas of uncertainty, and translate business needs into clear user stories, ensuring timely, high-quality outcomes.