Product Owner

Crosslake Tech; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

12 month FTC

How we serve clients

Companies often struggle to get the results from technology that we know are possible. Well-implemented technology can be world changing. It removes waste and makes us better at what we do.

Our mission is to help others achieve the true benefit that technology can offer and increase business success and value. We are a leader in Europe helping businesses backed by private equity and venture capital to achieve their growth plans through technology.

This is achieved through our excellence at understanding how to improve a technology function to deliver business value – and then assisting the company to deliver those improvements. Our strengths include bespoke software development, system architecture, technology strategy, change management, data science, machine learning and cloud platform engineering.

In 2023, Intechnica joined forces with U.S.-based Crosslake Technologies, a solutions-driven, global tech advisory firm serving private equity investors and their portfolio companies with technology due diligence, digital transformation strategy, technology value optimization and executive leadership focused on growing enterprise value through technology.

Our core values

We have a hard working and professional culture but believe in having fun. We look for people who align with our values.

We are a team: we believe that effective teamwork is the key to successful delivery.

We are determined: we do not let obstacles stand in our way and strive to deliver positive change.

We are open and flexible: we listen to others and are prepared to change our views.

We learn and teach: we strive to be as good as we can and to be effective at developing others.

We create value: we help our clients and colleagues grow and succeed.

Intechnica, a Crosslake company, is a diverse organisation and proud of it. What unites us is our belief that technology makes a difference.

About Crosslake

Crosslake originated in 2010 to become the world’s most relevant firm for technology investors and management teams looking to buy, build and run technology that creates value. Our unmatched practitioner community of former CTOs, CIOs, architects and engineers guides actionable, business-focused technology decisions – underscored by objective TechIndicators from our proprietary dataset of 4,000+ prior tech M&A transactions. In-house delivery teams bring strategic value creation initiatives to life, with solutions for bespoke software and technology to enable business transformation, and cyber solutions to address security weaknesses and risks in software and code quality. It’s clear why Crosslake is the firm investors rely upon to make technology make a difference. Learn more at: www.crosslaketech.com

The role

We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Product Owner to join our software consultancy team. The Product Owner will play a critical role in driving the success of our client-focused software solutions, from initial strategy through to delivery. In this role, you will bridge the gap between client needs, engineering teams, and business objectives to deliver high-quality, custom software products and services that exceed client expectations.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in software development, an understanding of the consultancy business model, and the ability to manage complex projects across multiple stakeholders. If you're passionate about solving problems and driving innovation through tailored software solutions, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Engagement: Work closely with clients to understand their business objectives, pain points, and technology needs. Translate these insights into clear product visions and roadmaps tailored to their unique requirements.
• Product Roadmap & Backlog Management: Define and manage the product roadmap for high profile client projects. Ensure alignment between client goals, technical feasibility, and timelines. Prioritize features and functionalities to maximize impact for both the client and the business.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Serve as the key point of contact between clients and cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and quality assurance, ensuring clear communication and smooth execution of project goals.
• Custom Solution Design: Collaborate with technical architects and engineering teams to define custom software solutions that meet client specifications. Provide feedback and ensure that solutions are scalable, maintainable, and meet quality standards.
• Project Management: Working alongside the Delivery Manager to oversee the product lifecycle from ideation to delivery, including project scoping, sprint planning, and post-launch support. Ensure all milestones are met and that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Stakeholder Communication & Reporting: Regularly update clients and internal stakeholders on project progress, challenges, and next steps. Present product roadmaps, timelines, and KPIs to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Performance Tracking & Iteration: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and user adoption post-launch. Use data to drive continuous product improvement and to inform future iterations.

Key Experience and Skills:

• 3-7+ years of product owner experience in software development, with at least 2 years working in a consultancy or client-facing environment.
• Proven track record of delivering successful, custom software products for clients, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in managing full product life cycles, from ideation to delivery and beyond.
• Strong technical acumen, with a deep understanding of software development processes, frameworks, and methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with experience presenting to and managing client relationships.
• Proficiency in product management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Trello) and data analysis tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Tableau).
• A customer-centric mindset with a strong focus on solving real-world problems through custom software solutions.