Product Owner - FTC

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits
• Mostly remote working

About Our Client

My client is a leading global manufacturing business.

They are looking for a Product Owner to join their team on an 18 month FTC.

The role is based in Manchester, with mainly remote working (once a month in office).

Job Description

• Act as a bridge between business and IT, working with analysts, developers, and stakeholders to turn requirements into technical solutions.
• Manage and prioritize technical requirements in product backlogs, aligning them with business goals and improving customer experiences.
• Validate technical solutions, assess impact, and oversee reporting for transparency and progress tracking.
• Mentor teams to ensure strong technical and product alignment.
• Analyze change impact, propose solutions, and drive measurable results through collaboration and governance.
• Lead the implementation of a new critical business system, ensuring seamless integration and technical compliance.
• Work with developers, vendors, and architects to ensure solutions are technically feasible, covering Web APIs, system design, and cloud infrastructure.
• Establish governance processes for clear tracking, reporting, and accountability of deliverables.

The Successful Applicant

• Experience with software development, Agile processes, and modern practices.
• Familiar with Azure and cloud infrastructure.
• Understanding of commerce workflows and stakeholder needs.
• Skilled in problem-solving, analysis, and solution design.
• Capable of stakeholder training, requirement gathering, and prioritization.
• Experienced in reporting and governance for project tracking.
• Knowledge of system design, including client-server models, microservices, and APIs.
• Comfortable working in cross-functional, diverse teams with global insights.
• Able to assess technical solutions for feasibility, scalability, and business alignment.

What's on Offer

• Salary of up to £70,000 DOE
• 25 days annual leave
• Industry leading pension scheme
• Plus many more excellent benefits