About this role
Salary: £? - ? per year
Requirements: Active SC ClearanceUK national with SC eligibility for sensitive MOD and aerospace programmesProven leadership of product ownership across multiple major programmesStrong background within MOD, Defence Digital, or UK aerospace environmentsExperience managing multidisciplinary teams and external suppliersDeep understanding of Agile and Lean product delivery frameworksStrong technical awareness across digital platforms and infrastructure, security protocols, and modern enterprise architecturesProven expertise in backlog management, prioritisation, and value-based deliveryExcellent stakeholder engagement with senior leadershipAbility to define and operate scalable product governance frameworksExperience operating at strategic or portfolio product level is desirableStrong mentoring or coaching experience within product teams is desirableFamiliarity with complex defence or regulated digital ecosystems is desirableExperience influencing organisational product transformation is desirable Responsibilities: Define and evolve product ownership frameworks, governance models, and delivery standardsLead end-to-end delivery of complex, data-driven digital products across multiple teamsOwn backlog strategy, prioritisation, and value-driven delivery across programmesAlign product direction with organisational, portfolio, and MOD objectivesEstablish strong collaboration between Product Owners, Business Analysts, architects, and engineering teamsOversee supplier and third-party performance, ensuring quality, compliance, and strategic alignmentDrive continuous improvement in Agile and Lean product delivery practicesMentor and influence product teams, embedding best practice across the organisationEnsure clear communication between senior stakeholders and delivery teamsTranslate complex technical and security considerations into clear product strategy Technologies: SecurityEmbeddedProduct Owner More:
We are a global defence and aerospace organisation shaping next-generation digital capabilities across critical MOD and regulated programmes. This senior leadership role is based in Reading with hybrid working and custom options available. We offer a collaborative, multi-national working environment, flexible hybrid arrangements, and the opportunity to define product operating models and standards while contributing directly to critical defence capability.
last updated 29 week of 2026