Strategic Software Product Owner — Shape Roadmaps & Releases

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

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.