Product Owner

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Join Kainos and Shape the Future At Kainos, we're problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact.

Whether we're transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.

We believe in a people-first culture , where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference.

Here, you'll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.

Ready to make your mark?

Join us and be part of something bigger.

Main purpose of the role Creating actionable user stories for development teams.

Managing and prioritising the backlog to ensure goals are met.

Identifying and measuring the success criteria for each delivered feature.

Defining and communicating release acceptance criteria for each product feature, including the criteria for MVP.

Measuring, tracking and improving non-functional aspects of the product.

Contribute to marketing campaigns and external positing when needed., As required, stepping in to support sales efforts with product demos and customer discussions on more technical aspects of the product.

Minimum (essential) requirements : A minimum of 2-3 years' experience working as a Product Owner in a Saa S environment on managing backlog, working with development teams and building Product Roadmaps.

Demonstrable experience and capability to successfully carry out the key elements of the Product Owner role above.

Excellent communication skills are vital.

You'll need to be a persuasive and effective communicator with strong negotiating skills.

It's not only about talking, you'll need to be able to listen, understand, and build on other's viewpoints.

You will have an enthusiasm for new technologies and innovation and be prepared to take advantage of the flexibility provided to challenge and be proactive in bringing new ideas to how we work and to the product roadmap.

You will need an eye for detail, particularly to interpret supplied information and understand sources and challenge where necessary.

Comfort and ability to engage with customers to understand requirements, and support functional or technical product discussions.

Relevant commercial experience and awareness to help set priorities of product investments and drive commercial product success.

A good understanding of technology, digital services and trends.

The ability to communicate effectively with the team and external stakeholders.

Being flexible to travel if required to customer and partner locations worldwide.

Embracing our differences At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion.

We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive.

We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are.

We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field.

Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out.

We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.

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