MCS Group is looking for a highly experienced Lead Product Owner for a 6 month contract in Belfast. As Lead Product Owner, you will work as a key person on the development team for our client's core platform. As Product Owner, you will be tasked with managing all aspects of Agile delivery. This is a genuinely unique opportunity to work with a homegrown, NI based company who are already achieving huge things within their sector.
* This role requires at least 3 days per week on site in Belfast, Northern Ireland, for the duration of the contract *
The Role
As Lead Product Owner, you will define the product vision and road-map, and identify opportunities for growth.
You will work closely with the stakeholders, collaborating internally and externally, and aligning the product road-map to the overall strategy.
As Lead Product Owner, you will work closely with the technical and development teams, planning new feature development and maintaining the product backlog.
You will develop specifications, translating these carefully and accurately back to relevant teams.
Additionally, you will lead the product-release plans and manage expectations around new feature delivery time-frames.
The Person
A degree (or equivalent) in a STEM subject is essential, along with a formal Agile/Scrum Product Owner Certification.
Significant experience in a similar role in a technology environment is required (ideally 5+ years).
You will be able to demonstrate outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills, along with analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrable experience of successful stakeholder management is required.
You will have worked with Jira or similar ticket management system, and have solid working knowledge of a variety of project management tools/technologies.
IR35: Inside
Rate: Highly Competitive
Duration: 6 months
Location: This role requires at least 3 days per week on site in Belfast, Northern Ireland, for the duration of the contract.
To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please contact Jill Johnston, Head of IT Contract Recruitment at MCS Group 509, or send an up-to-date CV via the link provided.
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