Product Owner
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Job description
We are seeking a Product Owner to lead complex, enterprise-scale IT and cybersecurity initiatives within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment. This role is responsible for driving product vision, translating strategic objectives into executable backlogs, and guiding agile engineering teams to deliver high-impact, secure, and scalable solutions. The ideal candidate combines deep agile product leadership experience with strong technical domain knowledge across cybersecurity, networking, and cloud-based security platforms, and is comfortable operating in large, matrixed organizations., Product Ownership & Strategy:
·Own the product vision and roadmap for one or more enterprise IT or cybersecurity platforms.
·Translate business, security, and regulatory requirements into well-defined epics, features, and user stories.
·Prioritize the backlog based on business value, risk reduction, architectural alignment, and operational impact.
·Act as the primary voice of the customer for agile engineering teams.
Agile Delivery:
·Serve as Product Owner to define Agile Engineering Release Trains, working closely with Product Management, System Architects, and Engineers
·Lead and actively participate in PI Planning, backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
·Ensure alignment between team-level delivery and program- and portfolio-level objectives.
·Support dependency management and cross-team coordination in large-scale programs.
Stakeholder & Program Leadership:
·Partner with senior stakeholders across IT, cybersecurity, networking, and the business to align priorities and manage expectations.
·Support large organizational program planning efforts, including roadmap development, sequencing, and risk management.
·Provide transparency into delivery progress, risks, and outcomes using metrics and dashboards.
Service & Operational Alignment:
·Incorporate ITIL service management principles into product delivery to ensure operational readiness and service continuity.
·Balance feature development with technical debt, reliability, and operational excellence
·Collaborate with operations and support teams to ensure smooth transitions to production.
Requirements
·5+ years of experience in Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar agile leadership roles
·Demonstrated experience working in SAFe and Agile engineering environments.
·Advanced proficiency with Jira and Confluence for backlog management, reporting, and documentation
·Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks and methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
·Working knowledge of ITIL foundations and service management frameworks
·Solid experience with project management practices, including scope, risk, and dependency management.
·Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Domain Experience (Highly Preferred):
Hands-on or delivery leadership experience with agile engineering teams in the following areas:
·Proxy and secure web gateway solutions (e.g., Bluecoat or similar technologies)
·Cloud-based Security-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms
·Zero Trust concepts, including Zero Trust Architecture and cybersecurity engineering practices.
·Large-scale IT and cybersecurity program planning in complex, regulated, global organizations.
Certifications:
·(Required) Project Management Professional (PMP®)
·ITIL® 4 Foundation, ITIL® 4 Managing Professional - a plus
·Product Owner / Product Manager (POPM)
·Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO I/II)
·Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM I/II)
·SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) - beneficial in scaled environments
·SAFe® Lean Portfolio Management (LPM)
All candidates will need to go through a background check.
Must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
