Lead Associate - Product Owner
Core
Own and manage the product backlog, translate business needs into actionable user stories, and act as the voice of the client to ensure delivery aligns with strategic objectives.
Role type
Lead Product Owner (Agile)
Builds
High-quality, user-centred digital products for UK&I IT department clients
Domain
IT / Software Development
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Agile Scrum methodologies, backlog management, user story creation, acceptance criteria definition, stakeholder engagement, client advocacy, data-driven decision-making, UI/UX collaboration, cloud platform knowledge, problem decomposition
Preferred skills
Technical background (.Net, Python, Java), cloud services (Azure, AWS), user-centred design, prototype development
Responsibilities
Create, refine, and prioritise user stories, features, and epics; Develop acceptance criteria using Gherkin format; Facilitate requirement gathering and translate insights into product deliverables; Act as the client advocate within the Scrum team; Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, stand-ups, retrospectives); Monitor product performance and guide improvements
Seniority
Lead, hands-on IC