Propulsion System Product Owner

Onward Technologies Limited; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Propulsion System Product Owner to lead its Electrical Drive Units squad in delivering cutting-edge electrified propulsion systems. This role involves managing the product backlog, defining user stories, and fostering an Agile environment to optimize delivery. Ideal candidates will have experience in product management and strong leadership skills within a technical domain. This position is a contract role for 6 months, based in Gaydon.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading product teams with a focus on electrified propulsion systems.
• Ability to define outcome-based user stories and clear product roadmaps.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and delivering high impact results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Electrical Drive Units squad for electrified propulsion systems.
• Own and prioritize the product backlog aligned with business objectives.
• Define and manage product roadmaps and user stories.

Skills

Agile leadership

Product backlog management

Cross-functional collaboration

KPI presentation

Job description

Overview

Role: Propulsion System Product Owner

Location: Gaydon

Employment Type: Contract Outside IR35

Duration: 6 months (Extendable)

Responsibilities

• Leading the Electrical Drive Units squad to deliver electrified propulsion systems as part of the next-generation EV strategy.
• Own and prioritised the squad's product backlog, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder needs.
• Define outcome-based user stories and developed a clear product roadmap to guide delivery.
• Enable high-performing, self-organising squads through collaboration, coaching, and Agile leadership.
• Present KPI dashboards and delivery progress to senior leadership, highlighting value creation and team impact.
• Manage inter-squad dependencies, optimised planning, and support the Scrum Master in removing delivery blockers.