Product Owner

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd

Knutsford

Hybrid

GBP 51,000 - 69,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

25 days leave

On-site parking

Gym access

Job summary

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Product Owner for a Knutsford-based role to drive delivery of software solutions. You will own the product backlog, translate business needs into actionable user stories, and work with engineering teams and senior stakeholders to ensure value delivery.

This hybrid role, after a 3‑month probation, offers a competitive £60,000 salary and benefits in a growing technology business focused on secure data handling.

Qualifications

Proven experience as Product Owner or similar software delivery role.
Strong backlog management experience.
Knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
Experience translating business and technical requirements into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Commercial awareness and ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of the product backlog and prioritize work to align with business objectives.
Translate customer needs and business requirements into clear user stories, specifications and acceptance criteria.
Collaborate with engineering teams to guide delivery of new features and improvements.
Balance delivery of new functionality with technical debt and operational needs.
Support product launches and go‑to‑market activities with commercial teams.
Report progress to senior stakeholders and adapt plans based on feedback.

Skills

Proven experience as Product Owner

Backlog management

Agile/Scrum knowledge

User stories & acceptance criteria

Software development lifecycle

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Decision making & ownership

Commercial awareness

Organisational & problem solving

Job description

Product Owner (328dm) - Knutsford, Cheshire (near Manchester) - Hybrid after 3 months’ probation - £60,000

We are working with a growing technology business that is looking to appoint an experienced Product Owner to play a key role in the continued development and delivery of its software solutions.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded, hands‑on Product Owner who enjoys working closely with development teams, shaping product priorities and turning business requirements into practical, high‑quality solutions.

Operating within a specialist technology sector, the company develops innovative software solutions that help organisations manage, protect and securely handle critical business data.

As Product Owner, you will have genuine ownership of product delivery, working closely with engineering teams and senior stakeholders to ensure products continue to evolve in line with customer needs and wider business objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a real impact within a growing business where their ideas and contributions will be valued.

The Role

As Product Owner, you will take responsibility for managing and prioritising the product backlog, ensuring development activities are aligned with business priorities, customer requirements and long‑term product objectives.
You will act as the key link between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating complex requirements into clear, actionable tasks that can be delivered effectively.
Working closely with software developers, commercial teams and senior management, you will play an important role in guiding product development, supporting new features and ensuring improvements deliver measurable value.
The ideal candidate will be someone who combines strong technical understanding with commercial awareness and enjoys taking ownership of projects from initial requirements through to successful delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Product Ownership & Development

Take ownership of the product backlog, ensuring priorities are clearly defined, managed and aligned with business objectives.
Work closely with development teams to guide the delivery of new features, enhancements and product improvements.
Translate customer needs and business requirements into clear user stories, specifications and acceptance criteria.
Make day‑to‑day product decisions to ensure development progresses efficiently.
Balance the delivery of new functionality with technical improvements, operational requirements and ongoing product maintenance.
Ensure product developments deliver genuine value to customers and the wider business.

Agile Delivery & Backlog Management

Manage and continuously refine the product backlog, ensuring development teams have clear priorities.
Work within Agile development environments to support efficient and structured software delivery.
Collaborate with engineering teams to clarify requirements, resolve issues and remove obstacles.
Ensure user stories and acceptance criteria are clearly communicated and understood.
Monitor development progress and ensure deliverables meet agreed expectations and quality standards.
Identify opportunities to improve product development processes and delivery efficiency.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

Act as the central point of contact between development teams and key business stakeholders.
Work closely with Sales, Operations and senior management to understand commercial priorities and customer requirements.
Gather feedback from internal stakeholders and customers to identify product improvements and new opportunities.
Communicate product priorities, progress and upcoming developments clearly across the business.
Build strong working relationships with technical and non‑technical teams.

Product Strategy & Continuous Improvement

Support the development and execution of product roadmaps.
Ensure day‑to‑day development activities remain aligned with the wider product strategy.
Identify opportunities to enhance existing products and introduce new functionality.
Consider customer feedback, market demands and commercial objectives when prioritising development.
Support product launches and go‑to‑market activities alongside commercial teams.
Monitor the impact of product improvements and help ensure developments deliver measurable business and customer value.

Skills & Experience

Essential Requirements

We are looking for a proactive, organised and commercially aware Product Owner who is comfortable working in a fast‑paced software development environment.

Proven experience working as a Product Owner or in a similar software product delivery role.
Strong experience managing, maintaining and prioritising product backlogs.
Good knowledge of Agile and Scrum development methodologies.
Experience translating business and technical requirements into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
A strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.
Experience working closely with software engineers and development teams.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
The ability to confidently engage with both technical teams and senior business stakeholders.
Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Commercial awareness and an understanding of how product development contributes to customer satisfaction and business growth.
A proactive, hands‑on approach with the confidence to make decisions and take ownership of product delivery.

Desirable Experience

Working within SaaS, Cloud Technology or Enterprise Software environments.
Experience with cloud-based platforms, infrastructure or data management solutions.
Knowledge of data protection, information security or compliance‑related technologies.
Previous experience working on complex technical software products.
Experience supporting software product launches and go‑to‑market activities.
Experience within a growing technology business.

Salary & Benefits