Product Owner

CBSbutler Ltd.; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment company is seeking a Product Owner to oversee the implementation of OpenShift within an organization's technology ecosystem. Responsibilities include managing product vision and backlog, collaborating with stakeholders, and translating requirements for development teams. The ideal candidate has proven experience in Agile settings, strong skills in stakeholder management, and familiarity with OpenShift and related cloud technologies. This is a 12-month contract with a hybrid working model based in Sheffield.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the product vision and roadmap for OpenShift implementation.
• Gather, analyse, and prioritise business and technical requirements.
• Translate requirements into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Work closely with engineering, architecture, and DevOps teams.
• Manage the product backlog to ensure alignment.
• Facilitate sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives with Agile teams.

Skills

Product Ownership

Agile Methodologies

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Containerization (OpenShift, Kubernetes)

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Job description

Role Title

Product Owner

Location

Sheffield/Hybrid (3 days per week on site)

Duration

12 months

Rate

£466 per day inside ir35

Role Description

As a Product Owner you'll 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.

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.

If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to submit your CV.