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Product Owners connect business and development teams by: • Defining and communicating product vision • Managing and prioritising the product backlog • Working with stakeholders for requirements • Making data driven product decisions • Planning releases and feature rollouts • Maximising value delivery Source Group International matches qualified Product Owners with roles that match their skills and career goals across multiple industries.

Several tech jobs pay £100k+ in the UK: • Senior Product Owner/Manager: £85,000-£110,000 • Enterprise Product Owner: £95,000-£130,000 • Head of Product: £100,000-£150,000 • Chief Product Officer: £120,000-£200,000+ • Technical Program Manager: £90,000-£120,000 Our recruitment specialists monitor market trends to ensure candidates receive offers that reflect their worth.

The typical Product Owner career path is: 1. Associate/Junior Product Owner 2. Product Owner 3. Senior Product Owner 4. Principal/Lead Product Owner 5. Head of Product/Chief Product Officer Source Group International helps professionals navigate these career stages by finding roles that match current skills and offer growth.

Product Owner is not entry-level, requires: • 2-5+ years in product management or related fields • Knowledge of Agile methodologies • Domain expertise • Strong decision making and communication skills We guide aspiring Product Owners to develop the necessary experience through stepping stone roles like Business Analyst or Project Coordinator.

Successful Product Owners have: • Bachelor’s degree (business/computer science helpful but not necessary) • Industry certifications (CSPO, PSPO) • Strong communication and analytical skills • Relevant experience in business analysis or project management Our consultants can assess your qualifications and recommend credentials to increase your marketability.

To transition successfully: 1. Identify transferable skills 2. Gain product related experience in your current role 3. Build technical knowledge 4. Get relevant certifications 5. Consider intermediate stepping stone positions Source Group International specialises in career transitions with personalised guidance on how to position your experience for Product Owner roles.

Key differences: • Product Owners focus on execution, backlog management and daily team collaboration • Product Managers focus on strategy, market research and business metrics Our recruiters match candidates to roles that fit their strengths on this spectrum.