Product Owner

Product Owner - (Greenfield) Locations:Frimley/Preston(Hybrid working) £60,000-£70,000+Benefits

Experis is exclusively partnered with a major global defence company hiring multiple Product Owners to work on one of the biggest defence programmes in the world. In this role you will have the opportunity to build the role from scratch, developing a roadmap and building a team.

Candidates can work from either their Frimley or Preston sites working on a flexible hybrid working basis.

The role of Product Owner:

• Defines the product vision and roadmap aligned with business objectives and other related products in this and other product value streams


• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends, understand customer needs, and inform product decision


• Develop and manage product roadmaps, prioritising features and functionalities based on market demand and technical feasibility


• Product Development & Execution: Lead the product team working with product customers to requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria


• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between enabling teams (commercial, legal, supply chain, security) to ensure efficient product development and launch


• Track product development progress, identify and mitigate risks, and manage dependencies across the product line


• Product delivery, management, and ongoing development


• Work with the product team and customers to define implementation strategies and success metrics for new product features or updates


• Collaborate with change management to develop messaging and positioning for the product. Analyse performance data and user feedback to identify areas for improvement and iterate on product offerings


• Provide ongoing service management and operational support for the product and its users to meet performance targets and KPIs


• Provide guidance and mentorship to product team members, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment


• Coach and develop their skills in product management, user research, and data analysis

Skills & Experience Required:

• Understanding of the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and post-launch support


• Proficiency in product road mapping, user story creation, and defining acceptance criteria.


• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and their application in product development.


• Ability to conduct thorough market research to identify trends and customer needs.


• Skills in analysing competitor strategies and offerings to gain a competitive edge


• Understanding of market dynamics and the ability to translate insights into actionable product decisions.


• Ability to leverage data to inform product strategy, prioritize features, and measure success.


• Familiarity with data analysis tools and techniques relevant to the technology domain.


• Comfortable working in a matrixed structure where collaboration across various multinational departments is crucial


• Ability to address challenges, think creatively, and adapt to changing market conditions and business priorities.

Soft Skills:

• Providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship to the product team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team


• Effectively communicating product vision, strategy, and roadmaps to stakeholders across various teams (engineering, design, marketing, sales)


• Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.


• Collaboration & Relationship Management


• Building strong relationships and fostering trust within the product team and across cross-functional departments.


• Adept at facilitating collaboration between diverse teams with varying priorities and working styles


• Ability to negotiate, manage conflicts, and build consensus effectively


• Translating business goals into actionable product strategies


• Prioritizing features and making datadriven decisions under pressure


• Ability to think critically, analyze complex situations, and identify potential risks and opportunities.

Technical Expertise:
Knowledge and awareness of

• Platform and product operating models


• Cyber Security


• IT infrastructure


• IT Service Management

Devops experience/exposure highly desirable

Industry Experience:

• Defence experience desirable but not essential


• Experience of a highly regulated environment

For an immediate interview please send your updated cv to Peter Bibby on the email address below...