Technical Product Owner

Technical Product Owner

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6 Month Contract
Location: UK - Remote
Rate: £550 - £580 per day (Inside IR35)
Skills: Technical Product Ownership, Agile, User Stories, Backlog Management, Stakeholder Management, SaaS
We're working with a leading software organisation looking to appoint a Product Owner to play a key role in the delivery of modern, high-quality digital products.
This role sits at the heart of the engineering team, partnering closely with a Product Manager who owns the strategy and roadmap. You'll take ownership of execution - translating that roadmap into clear, deliverable outcomes and ensuring the team is set up to succeed.
The Role
You'll be responsible for breaking down product roadmaps into actionable epics and user stories, managing the product backlog and working closely with engineers on a day-to-day basis to deliver value.
This is a hands-on role, embedded within the development team - ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with engineers and driving delivery in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Key Responsibilities
Translate product roadmap into epics, user stories and detailed requirements
Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring priorities are clear and aligned
Work closely with engineering teams to plan, deliver and iterate on features
Participate in agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives)
Track delivery progress, provide clear updates and surface risks early
Remove blockers and ensure the team remains focused and productive
Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to balance priorities
Make informed trade-offs to maximise value delivery
About You
Experience working as a Product Owner or in a similar delivery-focused role
Strong experience working closely with software engineering teams
Proven xwzovoh ability to break down complex problems into clear, actionable requirements
Comfortable working in agile environments (Scrum / Kanban)
Detail-oriented, organised and able to manage multiple priorities
Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Able to work effectively in environments with ambiguity and changing priorities
Desirable Experience
Background in a software or product-led organisation
Experience working with tools such as GitHub, Jira or similar
Understanding of software development processes and technical concepts