Product Owner

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and recruitment firm is looking for a Product Owner to oversee OpenShift implementation in Sheffield. This role requires a strong background in Agile product management, experience with OpenShift and Kubernetes, and excellent stakeholder communication. The candidate will define product vision, manage the backlog, and ensure alignment with business priorities. This opportunity offers a competitive rate of £498 per day, with 3 days onsite work being mandatory.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role in Agile environments.
• Strong understanding of containerization technologies, particularly OpenShift and Kubernetes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the product vision and roadmap for OpenShift implementation.
• Gather, analyse, and prioritize business and technical requirements.
• Manage the product backlog and facilitate Agile ceremonies.

Skills

Product Owner experience

OpenShift knowledge

Kubernetes understanding

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Title: Product Owner - OpenShift Implementation
Location: Sheffield (3 days onsite is mandatory)

6 Months

£498

Role Purpose: The Product Owner will be responsible for defining, prioritising, and managing requirements for the successful implementation of OpenShift within the bank's technology ecosystem. This role will act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that the OpenShift platform aligns with strategic objectives and delivers value across the organization

• Key Responsibilities:
• Define and maintain the product vision and roadmap for OpenShift implementation.
• Gather, analyse, and prioritize business and technical requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Translate requirements into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria for development teams.
• Work closely with engineering, architecture, and DevOps teams to ensure timely delivery of features.
• Manage the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business priorities and technical feasibility.
• Facilitate sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives with Agile teams.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with the bank's security, regulatory, and operational standards.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all OpenShift-related queries and decisions.
• Required Skills & Experience:
• Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role in Agile environments.
• Strong understanding of containerization technologies, particularly OpenShift and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business‑friendly language.
• Experience with backlog management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices is a plus.