SC-Cleared Product Owner for Mission-Critical Software

Rowden Technologies Ltd.

West of England

Hybrid

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Rowden Technologies Ltd. is seeking a user-focused Product Owner to drive delivery of mission-critical software for operational users.

You’ll manage the backlog, define priorities, and work with a software delivery team to ensure releases are functional and aligned with customer needs. Based in Bristol with one day a week on site with our Corsham client, this role demands SC clearance eligibility and a collaborative, outcome-driven mindset in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Qualifications

Experience in a Product Owner or similar role within software development.
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and working in cross-functional teams.
Proven experience managing the full lifecycle of software products, from ideation to release, with a focus on iterative development.
Demonstrated ability to break down requirements into manageable tasks and features, ensuring traceability.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of bridging the gap between technical and non-technical teams.
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and guide teams toward a shared product vision.
Familiarity with UX/UI design principles and wireframing tools (e.g. Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
Knowledge of Jira and other product management tools for workflow management and sprint planning.
Eligible for or already hold SC clearance.

Responsibilities

Define and maintain a prioritised and well-groomed product backlog.
Work in close partnership with the engineering delivery team, participating in sprint planning and making decisions when re-prioritisation or requirement changes arise.
Act as owner and champion for the product, setting appropriate product development methods, tools, and techniques.
Collaborate with users, customer stakeholders, and internal teams to shape priorities and ensure the product remains operationally relevant.
Analyse user research and feedback, elicit requirements, and translate operational needs into clear, actionable user stories.
Liaise with customers, users, and internal stakeholders, acting as advocate for both the user and the business.
Monitor and summarise changes in relevant legislation, including MOD standards and export regulations.
Ensure each release is functional, relevant, and ready for its intended operational environment.