Junior Product Owner

Kainos
Birmingham, United Kingdom
15 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Junior
Compensation
£ 195K

Job location

Remote
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Agile Methodologies
User-Centered Design

Job description

We are seeking a Product Owner with a consultancy mindset to join a dynamic digital transformation team. This position requires a balance of product expertise, business insight, and stakeholder engagement. You'll play a key role in shaping user-focused digital products and services, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver tangible value.

You'll join a growing community of digital professionals passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and innovation. The team values critical thinking and the creation of impactful solutions aligned with strategic objectives., As a Product Owner, you will:

  • Own and articulate the product vision, ensuring delivery teams are aligned and focused on generating meaningful outcomes for users and stakeholders.
  • Manage and prioritise the product backlog, making informed decisions that reflect business goals and technical constraints.
  • Act as the key point of contact for stakeholders, with strong communication skills to lead sprint reviews and engage in regular client interaction.
  • Collaborate within agile squads and be adaptable enough to support roles such as Business Analyst or Service Designer when needed.

In addition to delivery work, you'll have opportunities to support wider organisational initiatives, including:

  • Business Development: Contributing to proposals, bids, and client pitches, and shaping propositions aligned with market needs.
  • Internal Initiatives: Supporting knowledge-sharing, thought leadership (e.g. whitepapers), team operations, recruitment, and internal community events.
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Requirements

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without visa sponsorship

Must haves:

  • 3 years + commercial experience as a Product Owner
  • Hands-on experience in user-focused product or service delivery
  • A deep understanding of agile methodologies and their practical application
  • Confidence working with both business and technical teams to align requirements and delivery
  • The ability to manage competing priorities and make business-driven decisions
  • Flexibility to contribute across multiple agile roles, supporting a balanced team approach
  • Leadership capability and influence within delivery teams and with stakeholders
  • A commitment to personal and professional growth, ideally with relevant agile certifications such as PSPO or PSM

Benefits & conditions

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About the company

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