Senior IT Product Owner, SC/DV (214lw) - Hybrid
(Reading/Remote) – £65,000 - £70,000 pa (subject to experience)
An incredibly
exciting time to embark on a new career opportunity within a rapidly growing
SME. ‘Military friendly’, our client is
a trusted service delivery partner within the defence industry. They specialise in providing fully managed
secure ICT services to the UK's Defence & Security sectors, as well as
other government departments with complex and demanding security requirements. Our
client prides itself on its successful track-record of delivering real benefits
to its customers, but also on its ethos of investing in its employees’ personal
and professional growth, where there will be opportunities for training &
progression in the role
The Senior IT
Product Owner will be responsible for ownership & development of all
aspects of corporate Information Technology supporting efficient operation of
all departments, with a strong focus on securing the company’s data (at all
classifications) and protecting against malicious activity.
The Senior IT
Product Owner will hold the operations department to account for effective
delivery of corporate information technology. They will report to the Head of
Product Management and Innovation as the lead for their function and will be
responsible to the Chief Information Security Officer, and Chief of Staff for
meeting the IT requirements of users across all functions within the company.
Key
responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Guide and oversee
the development of Corporate Information Technology products, ensuring they
meet both user needs and security requirements.
Collaborate with
internal and external cross-functional teams, including software suppliers,
Infrastructure and security engineers, and other IT professionals, to achieve
project and corporate goals and maintain a secure corporate environment.
Plan and schedule
product release timelines, coordinating with key stakeholders to minimize
disruptions and ensure timely delivery of secure products.
Stay informed
about emerging security threats, trends, and best practices to continuously
update product security features and improve overall system protection.
Collect and manage
requirements using appropriate tools and techniques.
Prioritise and
manage the product backlog, refining features, and organising tasks based on
importance and urgency.
Gather and analyse
user feedback to better understand and address customer needs, while
maintaining high security standards across all internal product offerings.
Create and
communicate the internal product portfolio's vision and strategy, ensuring all
team members understand their roles and responsibilities in achieving these
objectives.
Facilitate
communication between different team members, departments, and stakeholders to
ensure everyone is on the same page and working towards a shared goal.
Monitor and track
progress throughout the product development lifecycle, making necessary
adjustments to maintain focus on security, performance, and user satisfaction.
Act as the primary
point of contact between the development team, security team, and other
business units, ensuring consistent communication and collaboration at all
stages of Information Technology Service delivery.
Produce regular
reports to the leadership team to keep them appraised of progress and any risks
to delivery.
Education and
Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree
in engineering, computer science or related field, or relevant experience and
qualifications
Ideally someone
who has been an IT product owner for infrastructure/ IaaS type organisations,
within a highly governed environment with a minimum of 5 years of experience in
the IT Industry (transferrable skills will including Project Management,
Marketing, Commercial & Information Security)
Knowledge and
experience of corporate information technology including
collaboration tools, ERP, Portfolio, Programme and Project Management, cloud computing
and security technologies.
Understanding of
security frameworks, standards, and regulations, such as ISO 27001, NIST
Cybersecurity Framework and NCSC Cyber Essentials+,
Ability to
effectively communicate concepts and risks to executive leadership, board
members, and technical teams, and ability to build consensus.
Ability to work
collaboratively in a cross-functional environment, building relationships with
internal and external stakeholders, fostering a culture of security awareness
and accountability, and driving initiatives to successful outcomes.
Be motivated by
delivering the best possible services for users and uncompromising excellence.
UK Security Check
(SC) clearance is required for this position. Candidates must possess or be
eligible to obtain SC clearance, with a view to obtaining UK Developed Vetting
(DV) clearance as required.
If you are
interested in applying, please send a copy of your CV with a note outlining why
this would be the ideal opportunity for you to Liz Walsh at Ex-Mil Recruitment
Ltd or by email to liz@ex-mil.co.uk
https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/7810/senior-it-product-owner-scdv