Product Owner

KDR Talent Solutions; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Leeds office hub

Job summary

KDR Talent Solutions seeks a Data Product Owner to prioritise a massive backlog, define a product roadmap, and translate client needs into actionable releases. You will bridge technical delivery and commercial value in a fast-paced SaaS/data environment.

Hybrid work from our Leeds hub with emphasis on value delivery and stakeholder engagement. Expect collaboration with global clients and data squads to drive ROI.

Qualifications

• Commercially minded and value-driven product ownership.
• Experience turning backlogs into deliverables.
• Ability to validate requests with clients.

Responsibilities

• Triage and prioritize a massive backlog linked to business value.
• Own the product roadmap with stakeholders and leadership.
• Translate client needs into user stories and release plans.
• Lead agile ceremonies and track KPIs/OKRs.

Skills

Product Owner

WSJF/MoSCoW/RICE

Client-facing

Agile

Engineering liaison

Job description

Salary: Up to £60,000 basic

Reporting to: Head of Data

A global SaaS innovator is looking for a commercially minded, value-driven Data Product Owner to take charge of a complex product roadmap and transform a massive backlog into high-impact deliverables.

Working closely with global clients and technical data squads, you will bridge the gap between deep technical capability and clear commercial return.

The Mission

Your focus is straightforward: cut through the noise, ruthlessly prioritize, and deliver immediate and long-term value. You won’t just manage tickets. you will shape the product vision, validate feature requests directly with clients, and ensure the engineering team builds the right solutions at pace.

Key Responsibilities

• Value-Driven Prioritization: Triage, refine, and structure a massive backlog, mapping every feature directly to measurable business and client value.
• Roadmap Ownership: Collaborate directly with the Head of Data and executive stakeholders to define, adapt, and execute a transparent product roadmap.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary technical voice for external enterprise clients, translating complex requirements into actionable user stories and clear release plans.
• Agile Execution: Lead sprint planning, grooming, stand-ups, and retrospectives within a dynamic, fast-paced data and software engineering environment.
• Metric Definition: Define and track product success metrics (KPIs/OKRs) to validate feature adoption and ROI post-launch.

What You Bring

• Proven experience as a Product Owner or Technical Product Manager within a SaaS, Data, or Digital platform environment.
• Exceptional prioritization framework experience (e.g., WSJF, MoSCoW, RICE) with a track record of decluttering legacy backlogs.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to confidently push back, manage expectations, and discover genuine client needs.
• Fluency across technical ecosystems (Engineering, Analytics, or AI-driven platforms) to converse effortlessly with Engineers.
• Comfort operating in an evolving, high-tempo Agile environment where priorities can shift quickly.

The Setup

• Location: Modern Leeds hub with collaborative spaces (hybrid model: 2–3 days on-site, remainder remote).
• Leadership: High visibility, reporting directly into the Head of Data with direct input on strategic product architecture.