Software Product Owner

at  Rowden

DESCRIPTION

We’re building the next UK-headquartered engineering powerhouse.
There is a gulf between the needs of mission-focused organisations and the development and delivery of the critical technology they rely on. The consequences of this are felt acutely by underserved frontline operators, demanding a new breed of engineering enterprise to bridge this divide.
Rowden exists to meet this need. We design and build systems, infrastructure, and applications to deliver mission advantage to those working to protect the security of the UK and its allies. Rowden is setting a new standard in government technology provision: hyper-efficient engineering, better customer relationships, and rapid assimilation of commercial technology.
We are looking for an experienced Software Product Owner to drive the development of next-generation software solutions. The ideal candidate will act as a key interface between the user, the business, software principals, and systems engineering teams. You will be responsible for managing the full product lifecycle, from ideation to release, ensuring alignment with both technical teams and Business and Customer stakeholders.
You will own the product vision, refining and prioritising features, and ensuring the roadmap aligns with the User, Customer and Rowden’s strategic goals and meets both technical and user-experience standards.
The role will be initially aligned to our Edge Systems Operating Unit, building and deploying software-centric systems for constrained network environments to deliver mission advantage to those working to protect the security of the UK and its allies.

KEY SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND BEHAVIOURS

• Extensive experience in a Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role within Software Development.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and working in cross-functional teams.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced engineering or technology-driven environment.
• Knowledge of Jira and other product management tools for workflow management and sprint planning.
• Familiarity with UX/UI design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD) and the ability to collaborate on wireframes and user flows.
• Proven experience managing the full lifecycle of software products, from ideation to market release, with a focus on iterative development and continuous delivery.
• Strong understanding of software development processes, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams. Knowledge of systems engineering and at-the-edge software products is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to break down requirements into manageable tasks and features, ensuring traceability.
• Familiarity with user experience design principles and wireframing tools.
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies, including experience managing sprints, backlogs, and using tools like Jira to facilitate continuous development.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and guide teams toward a shared product vision. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of bridging the gap between technical and non-technical teams.

Please refer the Job description for details