Product Owner (Data Platform)

TL;DR

Product Owner (Data Platform): Managing the lifecycle of high-performance data products and analytics technology with an accent on scalable data pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and strategic roadmapping. Focus on defining OKRs, managing complex stakeholder relationships in elite sports, and ensuring data integrity across real-time feeds.

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

Salary: £45,630 – £65,440

Company

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

What you will do

• Own the platform backlog, defining epics and user stories while managing complex data pipeline dependencies.
• Shape the strategic roadmap and vision for the data and insights portfolio based on market research and user analysis.
• Lead high-level technical discussions on cloud infrastructure and business analytics with global stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Engineering Leads and Architects to enforce robust patterns and eliminate costs of delays.
• Define system performance metrics and oversee 3rd-line support to ensure seamless ingestion pipelines.

Requirements

• 2–3+ years of experience as a Product Manager or Product Owner managing the software or data product lifecycle.
• Strong technical grounding in cloud-based data solutions (AWS/GCP), big data streaming, or REST/GraphQL APIs.
• Proven ability to align diverse cross-functional engineering teams, data scientists, and high-profile clients.
• Experience in strategic product execution, including defining MMFs, MVPs, and data-driven OKRs.
• Must be based in or able to work from London, Basingstoke, or Bristol

Nice to have

• Experience with data-heavy products in a B2B or enterprise SaaS environment.
• Knowledge of real-time streaming architectures, data warehousing, or data science workflows.
• Willingness for occasional international travel to collaborate with partners and sports federations.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays.
• Enhanced pension scheme with 5% matching.
• Hybrid work model (2 days in the office per week).
• Wellness perks including the Unmind app and an onsite gym in Basingstoke.
• Exclusive access to sporting events, tickets, and Sony Group Company discounts.