Product Owner - Agile/Game Development
Are you a passionate and experienced Product Owner with an interest in gaming? Do you enjoy turning creative ideas into clear, structured plans that help development teams deliver great products? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
One of our leading clients within the gaming and gambling sector is on the hunt for a Product Owner to join their studio. This role sits at the heart of the game development process, helping translate game design concepts into clear deliverables for Development, Art, Sound and Maths teams.
You don't need to come from the gaming industry, if you're experienced in Agile delivery and Jira management, and have a genuine interest in games, this is a fantastic opportunity to move into the iGaming sector.
Key Responsibilities
* Translate Game Design documentation into clear Epics and User Stories with defined acceptance criteria in Jira
* Own and maintain the game Jira board, ensuring tasks, sub-tasks and bugs are properly organised and linked
* Prioritise the backlog and support sprint planning sessions
* Act as Scrum Master during sprint planning meetings
* Run bug triage sessions and coordinate issue resolution with development teams
* Capture design review feedback and ensure User Stories are updated accordingly
* Ensure Jira workflows and Agile processes are followed consistently
* Maintain and improve Jira templates and board structures to support efficient development
* Take overall responsibility for the quality, clarity and accuracy of the Jira board
What We're Looking For
* 2+ years' experience gathering requirements and translating them into Epics and User Stories
* Strong expertise in Jira, including workflows, sprint boards, templates and dashboards
* Experience working within Agile development environments
* Excellent organisational and communication skills
* Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams including design, development and art
* A genuine interest in games or interactive products
Why This Role?
* A great opportunity to enter the iGaming industry with a well-established global company
* Work within a creative, multidisciplinary studio environment
* Play a key role in shaping how games move from concept to delivery
* Be part of a team building engaging gaming experiences for players worldwide
Extra Details
* Location: West Midlands - Hybrid working
* Experience: Product Ownership, Jira expertise, Agile delivery
* Salary: £40k-£45k
* Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, hybrid working, company pension scheme, and a supportive culture that genuinely values its team
If you're a Product Owner who enjoys bringing clarity and structure to creative development teams, and you're excited by the idea of working in games, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!
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