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# Product Owner

- **Company:** Adecco
- **Location:** Bristol, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £130,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Scrum Methodology, Cloud Platform System, Backend, Microservices
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adecco.com/en-gb/job-search/product-owner-bristol-city-of-bristol/broadbean_526081792600193

## About the Role

* Proven experience as a Product Owner in Agile environments.
 * Strong skills in backlog management and requirements gathering.
 * Demonstrated ability to lead Scrum teams and deliver complex technology projects.
 * Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, especially with senior business leaders.
 * A strong delivery focus with a record of achieving outcomes and meeting deadlines.
 * Experience in platform, digital, or software delivery projects.

Highly Desirable:
Candidates with the following will stand out:

 * Background in supporting backend platform engineering teams.
 * Understanding of microservices architecture.
 * Experience with AWS cloud environments.
 * Knowledge of utility, infrastructure, or large enterprise settings.
 * Experience in fast-paced transformation or digital delivery programmes., * Can "hit the ground running" and contribute effectively from day one.
 * Exhibits confidence and proactivity without being overly directive.
 * Demonstrates strong competency as a Product Owner, distinct from Project Managers or Scrum Masters.
 * Excels in requirements gathering, backlog ownership, prioritisation, and stakeholder management.
 * Effectively leads a Scrum team, maintaining momentum in delivery.
 * Possesses a solid understanding of technical environments to collaborate with engineering teams, while not requiring hands-on technical expertise.
 * Is comfortable operating in a high-visibility role with executive sponsorship.

If you are an enthusiastic Product Owner ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you!

## Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Product Owner to support a critical delivery initiative. This role is perfect for someone who can swiftly integrate into the organisation and take charge of driving progress with minimal ramp-up time. The successful candidate will join a backend platform team focused on developing and maintaining a microservices-based platform hosted in AWS. Key responsibilities include:

 * Own the Product Backlog: Manage and prioritise backlog items to align with business objectives and delivery commitments.
 * Engage with Stakeholders: Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders, including executive sponsors, to translate business needs into actionable deliverables.
 * Lead Agile Scrum Teams: Foster a collaborative environment that drives delivery while maintaining an Agile approach.
 * Refine User Stories: Create and enhance user stories, acceptance criteria, epics, and features to ensure clarity and focus.
 * Facilitate Agile Ceremonies: Lead sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives to keep the team on track.
 * Manage Risks and Dependencies: Proactively identify and address risks, dependencies, and blockers to ensure timely delivery.
 * Collaborate with Engineering Teams: Work alongside teams developing AWS-hosted microservices platforms to ensure alignment with technical requirements.
 * Drive Continuous Improvement: Execute the product roadmap and contribute to ongoing improvement initiatives.
 * Communicate Effectively: Provide clear updates on progress, risks, and delivery status to stakeholders at all levels.