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Product Owner - FTC

Michael Page Technology
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a day
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • An excellent opportunity for a Product Owner to join a leading global manufacturing business on an 18-month fixed-term contract in Manchester.
  • The role involves acting as a bridge between business and IT, managing technical requirements, and ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Candidates should have experience in software development, Agile processes, and familiarity with Azure and cloud infrastructure.
  • The position offers a salary of up to £70,000 depending on experience, along with 25 days of annual leave and an industry-leading pension scheme.
  • Applicants should be comfortable working in cross-functional teams and possess strong problem-solving and analysis skills.

An excellent opportunity for a Product Owner to join a leading manufacturer.

Client Details

My client is a leading global manufacturing business.

They are looking for a Product Owner to join their team on an 18 month FTC.

The role is based in Manchester, with mainly remote working (once a month in office).

Description

  • Act as a bridge between business and IT, working with analysts, developers, and stakeholders to turn requirements into technical solutions.
  • Manage and prioritize technical requirements in product backlogs, aligning them with business goals and improving customer experiences.
  • Validate technical solutions, assess impact, and oversee reporting for transparency and progress tracking.
  • Mentor teams to ensure strong technical and product alignment.
  • Analyze change impact, propose solutions, and drive measurable results through collaboration and governance.
  • Lead the implementation of a new critical business system, ensuring seamless integration and technical compliance.
  • Work with developers, vendors, and architects to ensure solutions are technically feasible, covering Web APIs, system design, and cloud infrastructure.
  • Establish governance processes for clear tracking, reporting, and accountability of deliverables.

Profile

  • Experience with software development, Agile processes, and modern practices.
  • Familiar with Azure and cloud infrastructure.
  • Understanding of commerce workflows and stakeholder needs.
  • Skilled in problem-solving, analysis, and solution design.
  • Capable of stakeholder training, requirement gathering, and prioritization.
  • Experienced in reporting and governance for project tracking.
  • Knowledge of system design, including client-server models, microservices, and APIs.
  • Comfortable working in cross-functional, diverse teams with global insights.
  • Able to assess technical solutions for feasibility, scalability, and business alignment.

Job Offer

  • Salary of up to £70,000 DOE
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Industry leading pension scheme
  • Plus many more excellent benefits

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.