Product Owner (AI/Sports Tech)

TL;DR

Product Owner (AI/Sports Tech): Leading the discovery and development of next-generation sports technology solutions with an accent on AI, computer vision, and data science. Focus on shaping R&D roadmaps, defining strategic OKRs, and transitioning novel concepts into viable commercial products.

Location: Hybrid (London, Basingstoke, Bristol) — 2 days in office per week

Salary: £43,630 – £65,440

Company

hirify.global builds technology that powers critical moments in sport, including instant replays and officiating systems trusted by global leagues and broadcasters.

What you will do

• Own the team backlog, defining epics, features, and user stories to maximize the ROI of R&D efforts.
• Shape the strategic roadmap and vision for the new solutions portfolio by researching emerging tech trends and competitors.
• Act as the primary global ambassador for the product, aligning cross-functional engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Development Leads and Architects to build robust prototypes and proof-of-concepts.
• Define success metrics and monitor experimental data to guide pivot-or-persevere business decisions.

Requirements

• 2–3+ years of experience as a Product Manager or Product Owner with autonomy in managing product lifecycles.
• Advanced stakeholder management skills to align engineering teams, research leads, and external clients.
• Strong technical grounding in managing complex products, specifically AI, machine learning, or computer vision.
• Experience defining MVPs and setting clear OKRs in fluid, experimental environments.
• Superb leadership and communication skills for trade-off analysis and priority management.

Nice to have

• Experience with high-performance B2B products.
• Background in R&D, lab, or startup environments bringing zero-to-one products to life.
• Enthusiasm for occasional international travel to collaborate with sports federations and partners.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays.
• Enhanced pension scheme with 5% matching.
• Flexible hybrid work model.
• Wellness perks including the Unmind app and onsite gym in Basingstoke.
• Exclusive access to sporting events, tickets, and Sony Group Company discounts.