Contract Product Owner – Azure
Location:
Bournemouth (3 days on-site, 2 days remote)
Contract:
6 months (Inside IR35)
Rate:
Competitive, dependent on experience
The Role
Our client, a leading organisation in the
financial services sector
, is seeking a skilled
Product Owner with strong Azure expertise
for a 6-month contract. This role will focus on driving the delivery of cloud-based solutions, ensuring business objectives are met through the effective use of Microsoft Azure services.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and own the product vision, roadmap, and backlog for Azure-based initiatives.
* Translate business requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria.
* Work closely with stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure cloud solutions.
* Ensure compliance with financial services regulations and Azure governance standards.
* Prioritise features to balance innovation, security, and cost efficiency.
* Monitor delivery progress, KPIs, and customer feedback to refine outcomes.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proven experience as a
Product Owner
or Product Manager in Agile environments.
* Strong understanding of
Azure services
, including App Services, Functions, API Management, AKS, Data Lake, Synapse, and Azure DevOps.
* Experience in financial services or other regulated industries.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Desirable
* Azure certifications (AZ-900, AZ-204, AZ-305, or similar).
* Experience with cloud migration or modernization projects.