IT Product Owner

Head Resourcing; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Head Resourcing Ltd in Inverclyde area is recruiting an experienced IT Product Owner to lead sourcing, development, and optimisation of digital and technology solutions across the organisation. You will collaborate with a major transport operator to shape strategic product roadmaps and drive value.

The role demands strong Agile delivery, backlog ownership, and stakeholder engagement to modernise legacy systems and ensure secure, compliant delivery while driving adoption.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as a Product Owner/Manager delivering digital products in live environments with strong Agile delivery.
• Proven backlog ownership across the full product lifecycle, including user stories and acceptance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Own the IT product vision, roadmap, and evolution of core services.
• Partner with business, customer-facing, and IT teams to design and deliver digital solutions.
• Define and manage a single product backlog with clear outcomes and user stories.
• Track KPIs and drive digital innovation while modernising legacy capabilities.
• Ensure secure, compliant delivery through stakeholder engagement and change management.

Skills

Product Ownership

Backlog management

Agile methodologies

Job description

IT Product Owner

Inverclyde area - hybrid

Up to 72k + exceptional benefits

Head Resourcing is delighted to be working with a major transport operator as they look to hire an experienced IT Product Owner to lead the sourcing, development, and optimisation of digital and technology solutions across their organisation. Our client is the largest operator in their industry in the UK and offer vital transport links throughout the UK.

What you\'ll be doing:

• Own the IT product vision, roadmap, and ongoing evolution of core business services such as finance, CRM, Fleet Asset Management, Supply Chain, and HR.
• Partner with business, customer-facing, and IT teams to design, source, and deliver valuable digital solutions.
• Define, prioritise, and manage a single product backlog, translating business needs into clear outcomes, epics, and user stories.
• Drive product success by defining and tracking KPIs, championing digital innovation, and modernising legacy capabilities.
• Ensure compliant, secure delivery and successful adoption through strong stakeholder engagement, change management, and continuous improvement

Skills you\'ll bring:

• 5+ years\' experience as a Product Owner/Manager delivering colleague-facing digital products in live environments, with strong Agile (Scrum/SAFe) delivery experience.
• Proven backlog ownership across the full product lifecycle, including user stories, acceptance criteria, prioritisation, and delivery to live service.
• Customer-centric and data-driven, with the ability to translate complex problems into intuitive digital solutions and drive continuous improvement.
• Experience with modern SaaS platforms, integrations, and enterprise systems, with a strong focus on security, data governance, and compliance.

If this role sounds like you, please apply for a confidential chat to find out more!