Job Description

Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Role: Product Owner
Location: Leeds (2-3 days a week on-site), will involve travel to meet with end users and prospective clients to develop and push forward the platform
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 DOE

A new and exciting position has recently become live with a high-growth and well-established organisation in the information security industry.

They are searching for an experienced Product Owner to join their team to bridge the gap between their innovation and engineering team. The perfect candidate will gather feature requests, schedule releases, and coordinate sprints for their new cloud offering that will allow data to be processed and analysed without the need for decryption.

The successful applicant must have at least 10+ years of commercial experience in a similar data role as a Project Owner. They will have in-depth knowledge of Scrum and Agile Software Development Methodology, as well as a deep understanding of ISO27001.

Cyber security knowledge with strong capabilities across Cloud, hardware & cryptography is also essential.

This role requires you to travel to the Leeds-based office two to three times a week. This means you must live and have the right to work in the UK.

Requirements:

Over a decade of expertise in a comparable data-oriented role
Proficiency in cyber technology, encompassing robust competencies in Cloud, hardware, and cryptography.
Technically adept, with recent practical involvement
Demonstrated proficiency throughout the entire product development lifecycle
Demonstrated involvement in product launch and end-of-life processes
Comprehensive understanding of Scrum and Agile Software Development Methodologies
Formulating and advocating for customer-centric and prioritized feature sets in product roadmap(s), collaborating with engineering and marketing to fulfil the roadmap
Spearheading product launches in close partnership with marketing and deployment teams, ensuring alignment with the product strategy and consistency in promotional strategies
Serving as a product advocate to enhance awareness and foster adoption of this innovative technology among customers, partners, and the broader industry
Mastery in utilizing analytical tools (Jira and Confluence)
Extensive knowledge of user-centric design principles
Familiarity with design quality standards
Produces precise and understandable technical documentation
Capable of providing guidance to senior stakeholders, operating confidently in ambiguous situations, and employing an innovative technical approach to address any issue
Possesses strong interpersonal abilities and can address objections effectively when necessary
Skilled in working independently as well as collaboratively within a team, demonstrating adaptability and flexibility in tasks
Proficient in communicating effectively at all levels, both in written and verbal forms
Attaining an in-depth grasp of customer demands, pinpointing product deficiencies and opportunities, and collaborating with our innovation unit to conceive novel concepts that captivate our customers and partners
Establishing the product's strategic direction and vision
Converting product strategy into functionalities and collaborating with our innovation unit to craft prototypes
Coordinating with engineering to manage the product backlog and prioritize tasks based on evolving requirements
Supervising all phases of product development, encompassing design and implementationDesirable Skills:

Demonstrable experience in Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) and the PETs space.Benefits:

Expenses paid for all overnight stays, subsistence, and mileage whilst on business.
25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
3 well-being days – "You Days"
Flexible working
Contributed Pension Scheme (NEST)
Private Medical Insurance
Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Bonus Scheme
Share Options
Fully funded sector-specific accreditation and training schemes
Being part of a supportive team with the ability to learn new skills and grow within the company.
Experience cutting-edge technology and be part of a company that is shaping the future.

My client offers a fun and engaging work environment with plenty of opportunities for professional development and growth with an industry-leading organisation.

BeTechnology Group Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy