Product Owner and Delivery Manager - FTC - Sheffield

Product Owner and Delivery Manager 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract Full-Time SheffieldMy client is seeking an experienced Product Owner and Delivery Manager to join their technology team on a fixed-term contract. This is a key role combining Product Ownership, Agile delivery leadership, and stakeholder management to support the successful delivery of software products across multiple development teams.Working closely with Product, Engineering, QA and DevOps, you will drive sprint planning, backlog management, delivery coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives while helping to shape modern software delivery practices. Key Responsibilities Act as Product Owner for the QA Sprint Team, prioritising work and ensuring stories are ready for delivery.Manage sprint planning, Agile ceremonies, and delivery schedules across multiple squads.Coordinate cross-functional teams, manage dependencies, and remove blockers.Maintain backlog quality and support effective prioritisation.Provide delivery reporting, KPIs, and updates to senior stakeholders.Support the adoption of AI-assisted development tools and best practices.Work alongside DevOps teams on CI/CD processes, Azure DevOps administration, and delivery automation.Coordinate security vulnerability remediation and promote knowledge-sharing across teams.Drive continuous improvement in software delivery processes. About You Proven experience as a Product Owner and/or Delivery Manager within a software development environment.Strong ..... full job details .....