Job description

Product Owner - Canberra - NV1 Clearance - 12-month Contract

About the Role

Our Federal Government client is seeking an experienced Product owner to join their team to enhance and evolve critical business systems that support security functions across Australia and international missions.

Key Responsibilities

Define and manage the product vision, strategy, and roadmap across multiple projects
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to analyse needs and align priorities with strategic goals
Gather, prioritise, and continuously refine stakeholder requirements into a clear and actionable product backlog
Develop detailed feature specifications and ensure shared understanding across delivery teams
Oversee the end-to-end product development lifecycle
Provide regular progress updates and reporting to stakeholders
Work closely with IT partners to translate business needs into clear technical requirements
Manage product release priorities and coordinate delivery of new capabilities
Track product performance and use insights to drive continuous improvement
Identify and mitigate risks or roadblocks impacting delivery
Contribute to organisational change management activities

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience as a Product Owner or in a similar product leadership role
Strong understanding of Agile principles and practices
Demonstrated ability to define and articulate business value
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to balance and negotiate conflicting stakeholder needs
Data-driven mindset with strong analytical skills
Outstanding problem-solving and leadership capabilities
Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments

Desirable

Experience working within Government policy and governance frameworks
NV1 Australian Government security clearance (minimum requirement)

NEXT STEPS

If you think this could be the right role for you APPLY TODAY or for further information, please contact Zac at zac@pinpointtalent.com.au