Overview
We are seeking an experienced Technical Product Manager / Product Owner with active SC Clearance for a long-term contract focused on a major government platform upgrade. This role will involve leading an agile squad through a complex integration while utilizing hands-on Google Cloud expertise and strong people management skills. The contractor will work closely with a range of stakeholders to ensure product vision and backlog priorities are met throughout the project.
Responsibilities
- Define and support the product vision for your squad and area of responsibility.
- Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring it reflects the highest value work aligned to programme priorities.
- Lead requirements workshops and translate business needs into user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications.
- Break down outcomes into clear, deliverable technical tasks for engineering teams.
- Act as the voice of the customer, gathering feedback and ensuring solutions meet user needs.
- Support sprint planning and backlog refinement, prioritising work based on value and feasibility.
- Drive continuous improvement by refining backlog and adapting to feedback and delivery changes.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders across product, engineering, and programme teams.
Requirements
- Proven experience delivering cloud-native solutions, specifically within Google Cloud environments.
- Strong people management skills with a track record of guiding technical squads and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
- Experience navigating complex, regulated UK Government or secure environments.
- Deep experience with backlog ownership, user story writing, and scaled Agile frameworks.
- Active SC Clearance and willingness to undergo DV Clearance is essential.