Product Owner

Ocho; Belfast; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in financial services technology is seeking a Product Owner to shape and deliver the vision for their platforms in Belfast. You'll maximize value by managing the team backlog and ensuring product strategy translates into business value. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in product ownership and strong knowledge of Agile frameworks. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £46k plus benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension

Healthcare

Qualifications

• 5+ years as Product Owner, Product Manager, or Technical Business Analyst.
• Proven experience delivering complex products in fast-paced environments.
• Strong knowledge of Agile delivery frameworks and product lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Define, prioritise, and manage the team backlog.
• Translate product vision and strategy into user stories and MVPs.
• Partner with Product Managers to inform roadmap and feasibility.

Skills

Product ownership

Agile delivery frameworks

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Overview

Location: Belfast / Global Organisation
Salary: up to £46k + Benefits

Our client, a global leader in financial services technology, is seeking a Product Owner to help shape and deliver the vision for their platforms. Working closely with Product Managers, Agile teams, and stakeholders, you'll ensure the team backlog reflects customer needs and that product strategy translates into tangible business value.

The Role

As Product Owner, you will be accountable for maximising value delivered by feature teams, driving customer-centric solutions, and supporting the end-to-end product lifecycle. You\'ll act as the link between business, technology, and delivery, balancing stakeholder demands with the realities of agile delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, prioritise, and manage the team backlog, ensuring business alignment and customer value


• Translate product vision and strategy into user stories, MVPs, and backlog items


• Partner with Product Managers to inform roadmap, feasibility, and desirability of solutions


• Support Agile teams with clear requirements, scope, and prioritisation guidance


• Gather and apply feedback to continuously improve solutions and delivery outcomes


• Act as a bridge between business units, technology, and support teams to ensure clarity and alignment

Essential Experience

• 5+ years as Product Owner, Product Manager, or Technical Business Analyst


• Proven experience delivering complex products in fast-paced environments


• Strong knowledge of Agile delivery frameworks and product lifecycle management


• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills


• Experience translating strategy into actionable backlog and release plans

Desirable

• Financial services experience


• Exposure to Jira, Confluence, or similar tools


• Understanding of financial market protocols


• Experience setting outcome-focused goals using OKRs

Next Steps

Apply here or reach out to Aaron Somers at Ocho for more information via LinkedIn.

Skills:
product owner

Benefits:
bonus pension healthcare