Technical Project Manager

Cisco Systems Inc; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Technical Project Manager to act as a Product Owner, driving the delivery of innovative technical solutions. You will manage the product backlog, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and facilitate Agile processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in an Agile environment and strong technical skills. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience working in an Agile environment.
• Strong technical background with technical products.
• Experience managing multiple, high-demand stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the product backlog, translating business requirements into user stories.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and define user stories.
• Facilitate backlog grooming, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Technical product management

Stakeholder management

Facilitation skills

Tools

Jira Cloud

Job description

As a Technical Project Manager, you will take on the responsibilities of an Agile Product Owner, driving the delivery of innovative technical solutions that power our business. You will own and manage the product backlog, translating business requirements into clear and actionable user stories and prioritizing work to maximize value delivered by the agile development team. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders, balancing competing priorities and ensuring alignment with broader business objectives. Your technical acumen will enable you to partner with engineers and architects to shape solutions, while your agile leadership will foster a culture of continuous improvement, high performance, and transparency across the team.

This role offers the opportunity to have a direct impact on our product strategy, delivery cadence, and overall team success in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Act as the primary Product Owner for one or more agile teams, owning the product backlog and ensuring clarity, prioritization, and alignment with business goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define user stories, and clearly articulate acceptance criteria. Work closely with technical teams to translate business needs into technical solutions, ensuring feasibility and alignment with architectural standards.

Facilitate backlog grooming, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring the team adheres to agile principles and best practices. Proactively identify, communicate, and manage risks, dependencies, and impediments to delivery. Use metrics and data-driven insights (e.g., velocity, burndown, flow) to continuously improve team performance and product outcomes. Act as a champion for agile values, coaching the team and stakeholders on agile processes and fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience working in an Agile environment, with at least 2 years in a Product Owner or similar role.
• Strong technical background or hands-on experience working with technical products.
• Understanding of architecture, system design, APIs, and software development lifecycles (SDLC).
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple, high-demand stakeholders and aligning diverse requirements.
• Proven facilitation and coaching skills, with experience guiding teams toward self-organization and high performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building or managing web applications.
• Hands-on experience working in Jira Cloud and related agile project management tools.
• Certified Product Owner qualification (e.g., CSPO, PSPO I, SAFe PO/PM).
• Experience working in DevOps environments with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), and modern software practices.
• Knowledge of advanced software development practices, including Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD).
• Experience with scaling Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS) in a multi-team or enterprise context.
• Familiarity with metrics-based agile coaching, including use of burndown charts, velocity tracking, and cumulative flow diagrams to drive continuous improvement.

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