Product Owner
Salary: £50,000-£55,000 DOE
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Manchester
We are looking for an experienced Product Owner to take ownership of the development and continuous improvement of technology products, ensuring they deliver meaningful business value and support the organisation's long-term strategic ambitions.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious, growing organisation with significant plans to expand and enhance its technology product portfolio. Working closely with senior stakeholders and a small internal software development team, you will play a pivotal role in translating business objectives into product roadmaps, prioritised backlogs and effective software delivery.
The successful candidate will combine strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills with a practical, hands-on approach to product ownership. You will be comfortable challenging requirements, identifying opportunities for innovation and ensuring development activity delivers tangible improvements for the business and its users.
A particular focus of the role will be embracing AI-assisted tools, including Claude and similar technologies, to improve product discovery, requirements definition, prototyping and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Product Ownership: Own and maintain product backlogs, priorities and roadmaps, ensuring development activity aligns with business objectives and delivers measurable value.
Stakeholder Management: Work closely with senior leadership and operational teams to understand business needs, challenge existing processes and translate strategic objectives into clear product direction.
Requirements Gathering: Gather, define and refine business requirements, producing clear user stories, acceptance criteria and specifications for the development team.
Software Delivery: Collaborate with the internal development team to plan, prioritise and coordinate delivery, removing ambiguity and supporting effective Agile working practices.
AI and Innovation: Champion the use of AI-assisted tools, including Claude and similar technologies, to accelerate product di...
Product Owner employer: MPJ Recruitment Ltd Careers
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Contact Details:
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