About this role
We are seeking an experienced Product Owner / Delivery Lead to take ownership of a key product feature from concept through to production and ongoing support. This is a hands-on role that combines Product Ownership, Project Coordination, Business Analysis, Team Leadership, Quality Assurance, and Stakeholder Management . You will work closely with business stakeholders, clients, users, and development teams to define requirements, drive delivery, ensure quality, and continuously improve the feature after deployment. The role requires someone who is customer-focused, highly organized, and passionate about delivering successful software solutions. Key Responsibilities Product Ownership Own the delivery and ongoing success of a specific product feature area. Understand customer needs, business objectives, and user expectations. Gather requirements, investigate business problems, and identify opportunities for improvement. Translate business requirements into clear and actionable development requirements. Develop and maintain product backlogs and feature roadmaps. Prioritize work based on business value, customer needs, and development capacity. Requirements & Business Analysis Write detailed specifications, user stories, acceptance criteria, and supporting documentation. Work closely with stakeholders to ensure requirements are clearly defined and understood. Collaborate with technical teams to validate feasibility and delivery approaches. Identify dependencies, risks, and delivery considerations throughout the project lifecycle. Project & Delivery Management Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the development team. Manage sprint planning, delivery schedules, progress tracking, and release preparation. Ensure team members understand priorities, requirements, and delivery expectations. Monitor project progress and proactively address risks and blockers. Communicate project status, challenges, and delivery updates to leadership and stakeholders. Team Leadership Provide line management and day-to-day leadership to a small development team. Support developers in achieving delivery objectives and maintaining quality standards. Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team. Encourage effective communication between technical and business stakeholders. Quality Assurance & Release Management Conduct quality assurance testing against agreed requirements and acceptance criteria. Coordinate testing activities and ensure developers perform adequate testing before handover. Review completed development work to validate functionality and business requirements. Provide QA sign-off and release approval before deployment to production. Support release planning and readiness activities. Post-Release Support Support the product feature after release by managing incidents, user queries, defects, and enhancement requests. Coordinate user testing and feedback sessions. Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives based on customer feedback and business requirements. Ensure long-term product quality and stakeholder satisfaction. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification and relevant experience. Proven experience in Product Ownership, Business Analysis, Software Delivery, Project Coordination, or a related field. Minimum 5 years' experience within the Insurance or Financial Services industry. Minimum 3 years' experience in a leadership, management, product, project, or delivery-focused role. Strong understanding of software development and delivery processes. Experience working with cross-functional teams, including developers, clients, business stakeholders, and end users. Ability to write clear requirements, specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Experience with software testing, quality assurance, and release coordination. Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities. Technical & Professional Skills Product & Delivery Product Ownership Backlog Management Product Roadmap Planning Delivery Management Project Coordination Release Planning Agile Methodologies Business Analysis Requirements Gathering Process Analysis Specification Writing User Story Development Acceptance Criteria Definition Stakeholder Management Quality Assurance QA Testing QA Sign-off Software Validation Release Readiness Assessment Tools & Technology Azure DevOps Microsoft Office Suite SQL Key Competencies Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering value. High level of accountability and ownership. Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills. Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and follow-through. What We're Looking For We are looking for a proactive and driven professional who can bridge the gap between business and technology. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing stakeholders, leading delivery teams, defining product requirements, testing solutions, and ensuring successful outcomes for both users and the business. Apply now! For more IT jobs, please visit www.networkrecruitmentinternational.com/ I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Software Development Data Engineer Data Analyst Infrastructure Architecture ... and more! If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions. 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