Cyber Security Product Manager / Owner – Telecoms – London

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  • London
  • £700 per day
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Cyber Security Product Owner – Telecoms – SSE/ CCNA, MEF/Agile/SAFERate: £700 per day📍 Location: London | 🕒 Hybrid / Flexible | 💼 Full-time | 🌍 Global ScopeWe’re looking for an experienced Product Owner to lead the technology delivery of key products and platforms within our business.This role sits at the heart of our product development value streams, working closely with Line of Business (LOB) Product Managers, architects, vendors, and agile development teams.You will be responsible for translating product strategy into viable technology solutions – owning the ‘how’ while supporting the business ‘what’. From managing backlogs and budgets to leading in-life product performance and vendor oversight, this is a highly collaborative and strategically important role.🔑 What You’ll Do🌐 Strategic Delivery & Governance
  • Act as the technology interface for one or more product lines, working with LOB Product Managers.
  • Define and deliver technology strategies and product development plans that align with business objectives.
  • Ensure the roadmap is technically feasible, cost-aligned, and delivery-ready.
  • Oversee end-to-end planning, from mandatory enablers (e.g., KTLO, technical debt) to innovation and security.
Product Development & Agile Execution
  • Lead the creation of user stories, technical specs, and architecture alignment across the product lifecycle.
  • Own the backlog for your value streams; work closely with squads, architects, and vendors to drive delivery.
  • Balance business priorities with technical realities, timelines, cost, and quality expectations.
In-Life Management & Performance
  • Monitor product and platform KPIs, costs, vendor SLAs, and in-life risks/issues.
  • Coordinate with operational teams to manage capacity, change, and service performance.
  • Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, data privacy, and business resilience standards throughout the lifecycle.
Must-Have Skills & Experience
  • Proven experience as a Technical Product Owner or equivalent in technology or telecoms.
  • Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, platforms, APIs, and service models (without needing to be a solution architect).
  • Excellent skills in agile product delivery (Scrum, SAFe, Spotify models), backlog ownership, and feature/story decomposition.
  • Demonstrated ability to work across cross-functional teams, global markets, and virtual delivery models.
  • Strong budget management and vendor oversight experience.
  • Working knowledge of security-by-design, data privacy, and compliance frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, and Office collaboration tools.
Preferred Qualifications
  • University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business/IT or similar.
  • Agile certifications (e.g., SAFe POPM, Scrum Product Owner).
  • Technical certifications (e.g., CCNA, MEF) are a plus.
  • Experience operating in multi-market and regulated environments.
What You’ll Influence
  • The success of product launches, enhancements, and in-life optimisations.
  • The alignment of business demand with feasible, scalable technology plans.
  • The integration of innovation, co-creation, and continuous improvement into the technology roadmap.
Please do send across an up to date CV to eobiechefu@welovesalt.com*Rates depend on experience and client requirementsJob InformationJob Reference: JO-2507-355108Salary: £600 - £700 per daySalary per: dayJob Duration: 3-6 monthsJob Start Date: ASAPJob Industries: Product ManagementJob Locations: Greater LondonJob Types: Contract

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