Overview
Product Owner for the Biometrics team at HID Global. Location: UK.
Responsibilities
* Own and manage the product backlog for the Biometrics development team, ensuring backlog items are well-defined, prioritized, and ready for implementation.
* Collaborate daily with engineers, architects, and testers to refine user stories, clarify requirements, and provide direction on implementation.
* Work closely with Product Management to break down product requirements into team-level deliverables that align with new product introductions.
* Partner with Program Management to align backlog priorities with program timelines, release plans, and key milestones.
* Participate in Agile ceremonies including PI Planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and system demos.
* Define and communicate clear acceptance criteria to guide development and ensure deliverables meet functional and quality expectations.
* Act as the single point of contact for story-level decisions, clarifications, and prioritization on behalf of stakeholders.
* Support continuous improvement within the team by identifying bottlenecks, improving backlog grooming practices, and fostering team engagement.
* Contribute to risk mitigation by surfacing technical and scope-related issues early and aligning them with program-level planning.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
* 3–5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar agile role within a hardware/firmware/software development context.
* Experience delivering products in embedded systems or secure identity/authentication solutions is highly preferred.
* Familiarity with new product introduction processes and hardware release readiness is a plus.
What we love about your background
* Clear and consistent communicator who can represent both business goals and technical realities.
* Strong backlog management discipline and ability to translate vision into sprint-ready stories.
* Collaborates effectively with global teams and balances priorities across engineering and business needs.
* Proactive and pragmatic mindset focused on team success and product delivery.
What we can offer you
* Competitive salary and rewards package
* Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
* A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
* Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
* To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds
Why apply?
* Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
* Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
* Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.
#J-18808-Ljbffr