Product Owner, SC

Sanderson Government & Defence; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK defence organisation is seeking an experienced Product Manager located in Bristol to define and develop product roadmaps for significant projects within a secure and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in agile methodologies and must possess active SC Clearance. This role requires onsite presence three days a week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Product Manager in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in the defence sector or regulated industries is preferred.
• Must hold active SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop product roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with engineering, UX, and stakeholders.
• Translate requirements into clear user stories.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Product roadmap development

User story creation

Product backlog management

Job description

Overview

Product Manager

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Product Manager to join a leading UK Based organisation operating within the defence sector. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work on strategically significant projects in a secure, fast-paced and agile environment.

Rate - £500.00 per day inside ir35

Location - Bristol (3 days a week onsite)

Clearance - SC Cleared

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and own the product roadmap in alignment with business goals and user needs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, UX, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions
• Act as the voice of the customer, translating requirements into clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria
• Prioritise and manage the product backlog, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
• Drive Agile ceremonies (e.g. sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) and continuously refine the product development process
• Monitor product performance and iteratively enhance based on user feedback and metrics
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and governance requirements in a defence environment

Please note that due to current timeframes, the candidate must be a holder of an active SC Clearance to be eligible for this position

Reasonable Adjustments

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