Product Owner

Datasource Recruitment

England

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Death in Service – 3x salary

Performance Bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Pension Scheme

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Key Account Director to lead product vision and strategic initiatives for Defence and Public Sector clients. This role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, prioritising product features, and driving high-value work. Ideal candidates will have experience as a Product Owner in similar sectors and strong communication skills. The position is full-time, offering flexible work arrangements and a variety of employee benefits, including a pension scheme and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

Proven experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role within Defence/Government/Public Sector.
Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap aligned with business and customer needs.
Own and manage the product backlog, prioritising features and enhancements.
Partner closely with UX/UI designers and engineers to deliver digital solutions.

Skills

Product Ownership

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Experience in Defence/Government sectors

Job description

Key Account Director at Datasource Recruitment

📍Gloucester/London 1 day per month, the rest remotely

⌚Permanent (37.5 hours per week)

🔓SC Clearance

Our client is looking for a passionate Product Owner who will work with software and technical teams to work on Defence and Public Sector clients.

You’ll be responsible for defining and driving the product vision and leading multidisciplinary teams to prioritise the highest value work.

You will need to have Defence/Government experience within a similar role to be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap aligned with business and customer needs.
Translate business objectives into a compelling product strategy and actionable roadmap.
Own and manage the product backlog, prioritising features, user stories, and enhancements to maximise value and impact.
Partner closely with UX/UI designers, software engineers, and key stakeholders to deliver high‑quality digital solutions on time.
Gather and analyse user feedback and insights to continuously improve the product experience and performance.
Act as the voice of the customer in Scrum ceremonies, ensuring clear requirements, alignment, and timely delivery of product increments.
Monitor product performance, user adoption, and key success metrics to inform prioritisation and future strategy.
Stay up to date with digital trends and emerging technologies.
Propose innovative ideas to keep the product portfolio competitive and forward‑thinking.

Key Skills

Proven experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role within Defence/Government/Public Sector.
Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience owning a Product and working with Software/Data/UX Engineers.
Flexible working arrangements.
Provide expert financial guidance to help you select a pension plan tailored to your lifestyle.
Offer competitive bonuses and generous compensation packages.
Encourage and assist staff in participating in local community initiatives.
25 days holiday + bank holidays.
Buy/Sell holiday.
Death in Service – 3x salary.
Performance Bonus.
Cycle to work scheme.
Pension Scheme.