Software Product Owner

Reed Technology; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic scale-up company is looking for a Software Product Owner in Walsall. In this pivotal role, you will take ownership of the software roadmap, ensuring seamless releases and significant business value. You will work closely with the engineering team, manage release quality, and prioritize the product backlog. Ideal candidates have proven experience in product ownership, strong Agile methodology knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Professional development and training

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within software development.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and lifecycles.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Understand client's business and address their issues.
• Collaborate with leadership to align product roadmap.
• Manage timing and quality of releases effectively.
• Translate requirements into actionable features.
• Maintain and prioritise the product backlog.
• Use data to refine the product and enhance user experience.
• Provide clear documentation for product features.

Skills

Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role

Strong understanding of Agile methodologies

Customer issue resolution skills

Managing software roadmaps and backlogs

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Software Product Owner

Annual Salary: Up to £65,000 based on experience.

Location: West Midlands (2 days a week in office)

Job Type: Full-time

Join a dynamic scale‑up with a global reach as a Software Product Owner. This pivotal role involves taking ownership of the software roadmap, ensuring seamless product releases, and driving enhancements that deliver significant business value. You will be working closely with the engineering team to shape the future of our software products.

Day‑to‑day of the role

• Customer Focus: Understand the nature of the client’s business and address their issues effectively.
• Product Roadmap & Strategy: Collaborate with the leadership to align the product roadmap with business goals and client needs.
• Value‑Driven Development: Ensure that product development maximises business value and promotes continuous growth.
• Release Management: Manage the timing and quality of releases, ensuring the team meets necessary standards and deadlines.
• Teamwork: Work closely with the engineering team to translate requirements into actionable features.
• Prioritisation & Backlog Management: Maintain and prioritise the product backlog, balancing new features, technical debt, and bug fixes.
• Data‑Driven Decision Making: Use data and client insights to refine the product and enhance user experience.
• Documentation & Communication: Provide clear documentation for product features, releases, and issue resolutions.
• Client Support: Serve as the primary escalation point for clients, coordinating with the Engineering team to resolve issues promptly.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role within software development.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and software development lifecycles.
• Skilled in customer issue resolution and effective collaboration with colleagues.
• Competent in managing software roadmaps, backlogs, and release processes.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with SaaS platforms and cloud‑based software solutions.
• Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, or similar product management tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding company.
• A chance to work in a close‑knit, dynamic team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

To apply for the Software Product Owner position, please submit your CV. We encourage all candidates who are passionate about the role, even if not all criteria are met, to apply. Talent takes precedence over a perfect fit.