Product Owner

Experis; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Product Owner to oversee the implementation of OpenShift in a banking environment. The role involves defining product vision and managing stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of features. Candidates should have experience in Agile environments and a strong understanding of container technologies like OpenShift and Kubernetes. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a product backlog effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Product Owner or similar role in Agile environments.
• Strong understanding of OpenShift and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and hybrid cloud strategies.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the product vision and roadmap for OpenShift.
• Gather, analyse, and prioritise requirements with stakeholders.
• Translate requirements into actionable user stories for development teams.

Skills

Product Ownership in Agile environments

Understanding of OpenShift

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Use of backlog management tools

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Title: Product Owner - OpenShift Implementation

Location: Sheffield (3 days onsite is mandatory)

Duration: 6 Months

Salary: £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 prioritise 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