At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead cloud hosting strategy and collaborate with teams to deliver secure solutions.
- Company: Join a major aerospace and defence programme with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on customer experience and technology solutions.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the defence sector while working with cutting-edge cloud technologies.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Product Owner in Defence or secure environments with active SC Clearance.
The predicted salary is between 84 - 84 £ per hour.
Rate: £80-£84 per hour (Inside IR35)
Contract: Initial 6 months, rolling extension
Location: Reading (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week)
Security Clearance: Active MOD SC Clearance Required
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Product Owner with a strong background in Cloud Hosting, Defence, and secure technology environments to join a major aerospace and defence programme. This is an excellent opportunity for a Product Owner who can bridge business and technical teams, drive cloud platform strategy, and deliver secure, scalable cloud hosting solutions within highly regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and own the Cloud Hosting product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
- Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to gather and prioritise requirements.
- Translate business needs into Epics, Features, and User Stories.
- Manage and prioritise the product backlog, balancing business value, dependencies, and team capacity.
- Lead delivery of cloud hosting platform enhancements and new product increments.
- Ensure cloud solutions are secure, compliant, resilient, and aligned with organisational standards.
- Act as the Voice of the Customer, driving an excellent user experience and self-service capabilities.
- Monitor and improve product performance, delivery velocity, and operational effectiveness.
- Support platform engineering teams with testing, validation, and acceptance activities.
- Manage cloud-related risks, compliance requirements, and security considerations.
- Work closely with Solution Architects and delivery teams to ensure successful end-to-end solution delivery.
- Provide guidance on emerging cloud technologies, industry best practices, and innovation opportunities.
Essential Experience
- Active SC Clearance (current and transferable).
- Proven experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role within Defence, Aerospace, or secure government environments.
- Strong experience delivering cloud hosting platforms and cloud-based services.
- Demonstrable experience managing the full product lifecycle from requirements gathering through to release and continuous improvement.
- Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies, including Scrum.
- Experience managing and prioritising product backlogs and roadmaps.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage senior business and technical audiences.
- Understanding of cloud integration, platform services, and enterprise-scale cloud environments.
- Experience working with security, compliance, and governance requirements within regulated environments.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Desirable Experience
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Knowledge of hybrid and multi-cloud strategies.
- Understanding of cloud governance, FinOps, and service catalogues.
- Familiarity with SQL, Python, or other development technologies.
- Experience managing medium-sized technical delivery teams.
- Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and cloud transformation programmes.
Desirable Certifications
- AWS, Azure, or GCP Professional Certifications
- ITIL Foundation
- CISSP or equivalent security certification
- TOGAF
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
Key Attributes
- Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in complex stakeholder environments.
- Passion for delivering customer-focused technology solutions.
- Strong leadership and influencing skills.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, mission-critical programmes.
Please note: Active SC Clearance is mandatory for this position and candidates must be eligible to work onsite in Reading three days per week.
Product Owner - Cloud Hosting employer: CBSbutler Ltd.
Join a leading aerospace and defence programme in Reading as a Product Owner - Cloud Hosting, where you will thrive in a dynamic hybrid work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous learning opportunities and a culture that values strategic thinking and problem-solving. With a focus on delivering secure and scalable cloud solutions, we offer a unique chance to make a meaningful impact while working alongside top professionals in the industry.
