Product Owner (Public Sector)

TL;DR

Product Owner (Public Sector): Leading the transition of a key government programme delivering digital services for Policing, Law Enforcement, and Public Safety with an accent on Product Lifecycle Management, stakeholder engagement, and team mentorship. Focus on driving adoption of a product-centric approach, aligning delivery with strategic objectives, and continuously improving services post-programme.

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom. Must be willing to do UK based travel for projects and must hold an active UK Security Clearance.

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing technology company in the UK, recognised for disrupting the marketplace and transforming the IT sector for FTSE 100 clients.

What you will do

• Lead the transition from programme-based delivery to a sustainable Product Lifecycle Management model.
• Own and shape the end-to-end customer journey for seamless live service experiences.
• Drive adoption of a Product-Centric Approach across programme workstreams.
• Align programme delivery with strategic and tactical product objectives.
• Engage and influence stakeholders across the organisation.
• Provide line management, coaching, and mentoring to a team delivering Product Lifecycle Management.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience and qualifications as a Product Owner.
• Extensive hands-on experience in product-centric delivery and transition from Programme to Product Lifecycle Management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels.
• Solid understanding of project and Agile methodologies, including Product-Centric Approach, Scrum, sprint ceremonies, and backlog management, while considering accessibility and GDPR requirements.
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects using project management techniques including planning, dependency management, risk management, and issue resolution.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences and present to / influence senior leaders.
• Must be willing to do UK based travel for projects.
• Must hold an active UK Security Clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience working within government, public sector, or regulated environments.
• Experience supporting or delivering digital services related to Policing, Law Enforcement, or Public Safety.
• Proven experience mentoring or developing product capability within teams.
• Experience operating within large, multi-workstream programmes.
• Familiarity with service management and live service support models.

Culture & Benefits

• Access to hirify.global Academy for diverse courses, seminars, and certifications.
• 25 days’ holiday.
• Private Medical Health care via Vitality, Pension contribution, and Life Assurance.
• A range of retail discounts encompassing restaurants, supermarkets, travel, leisure activities and health and well-being services.
• Access to Employee Resource Groups representing diverse backgrounds.
• Culture built on fostering low bureaucracy, high agility, and flexibility.
• Disability Confident Interview Scheme offering guaranteed interviews for applicants with a disability who meet minimum criteria.