Technical Product Owner

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology solutions is seeking a Technical Product Owner to join their dynamic team. This hybrid role blends strategic vision with technical expertise, allowing you to engage with clients and lead product delivery and development processes. You will be responsible for translating complex needs into clear requirements and will play a crucial role in the delivery of impactful technology transformations. Experience in Agile environments and strong stakeholder management skills are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

25 days holiday rising to 30 days

Annual team building trip

Free snack bar

Pool table in the office

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Product Owner or Technical Business Analyst in software development.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban.
• Experience in a consultancy setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define and own product vision, roadmap, and backlog.
• Act as liaison between clients and development teams.
• Lead sprint planning and reviews.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Technical literacy

Communication

Education

Background in software engineering or computer science

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Figma

Azure DevOps

Job description

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Abstract Group comprises a group of businesses offering full technology project lifecycle support. We are headquartered in the UK with an offshore team in India and additional office in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Our 3 business units, Transform, Tech and Talent, enable us to provide a full-service offering so we can resolve technological challenges, increase efficiency, and accelerate growth. Our services, include Software Development, Platform Engineering, IT Managed Services, Data Services, Digital Transformation, and Talent Solutions. We work alongside leadership teams, prioritising innovation and collaboration to enhance businesses and drive growth.

THE ROLE

We are looking to add Technical Product Owner (TPO) to join our growing team. This hybrid role blends the strategic vision of a Product Owner with the analytical rigor of a Technical Business Analyst. You will work closely with clients, delivery teams, and stakeholders to shape, define, and deliver high-impact technology transformation. As a client-facing TPO, you will be instrumental in translating complex business needs into clear, actionable requirements, ensuring alignment between client goals and technical execution. You’ll act as the voice of the customer within agile teams, while also providing technical insight and clarity to guide development.

RESPONSIBILTIES

Product Ownership

• Define and own the product vision, roadmap, and backlog in collaboration with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Act as the primary liaison between clients and development teams, ensuring clear communication and shared understanding.
• Lead sprint planning, and review sessions.
• Ensure product increments meet acceptance criteria and deliver measurable value.

Technical Business Analysis

• Elicit, analyse, and document functional and non-functional requirements through workshops, interviews, and research.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications, user stories, and process flows.
• Collaborate with architects and developers to ensure solutions are technically sound and aligned with client expectations.
• Support QA and UAT processes by clarifying requirements and validating outcomes.

Client Engagement

• Build strong, trust-based relationships with clients, acting as a strategic advisor and delivery partner.
• Facilitate discovery sessions and product workshops to uncover opportunities and define solutions.
• Present product updates, roadmaps, and demos to stakeholders at various levels.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPEREICNE

• Proven experience as a Product Owner, Technical Business Analyst, or similar role in a software development or consultancy environment.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Ability to translate complex business problems into clear, actionable requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Technical literacy – comfortable discussing APIs, data models, system integrations, and architecture with developers.
• Experience working in a consultancy setting would be highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Figma, and Azure DevOps.
• Background in software engineering or computer science is a plus.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Base salary commensurate with experience.
• 25 days holiday rising an extra day a year up to 30 days.
• Annual team building trip.
• Leeds city centre office, with free snack bar and pool table.