ARM
Reading, Oxfordshire
SC Cleared Product Owner - Cloud Hosting 6 Months 88 per hour (Inside IR35) Hybrid working - 2-3 Days per week in Reading My client are looking for an experienced Product Owner with a strong background in Cloud Hosting to join a major programme within the Defence and Aerospace sector. This role requires active Security Clearance and experience working within highly regulated, secure environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining the vision, strategy, roadmap, and delivery of enterprise cloud hosting services, working closely with business stakeholders, architects, engineering teams, and senior leadership. Responsibilities Define and own the Cloud Hosting product vision, strategy, and roadmap. Engage with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into product features, epics, and user stories. Manage and prioritise the product backlog based on business value, dependencies, risk, and delivery capacity. Lead delivery of secure, scalable, and resilient cloud hosting solutions. Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams. Ensure cloud platform services meet security, compliance, governance, and operational requirements. Monitor and improve product performance through appropriate KPIs and metrics. Champion customer experience, self-service capabilities, and continuous improvement. Support architects and engineering teams in shaping integrated cloud platform solutions. Manage risks, issues, and escalations relating to cloud hosting services. Align product delivery with wider technology and portfolio objectives. Stay informed of emerging cloud technologies and industry best practices, advising stakeholders accordingly. Key Objectives Establish and mature the Cloud Hosting product function, including vision, strategy, governance, and backlog management. Deliver regular product increments and measurable business value. Ensure all product activities align with organisational standards, policies, and regulatory requirements. Drive adoption of cloud hosting capabilities across the wider business. Essential Experience Significant experience delivering IT products and services from requirements through to release. Proven Product Owner experience within enterprise-scale cloud environments. Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies, including Scrum. Experience managing product backlogs, roadmaps, and stakeholder engagement. Knowledge of cloud hosting technologies and cloud operating models. Understanding of cloud integration concepts and enterprise architecture principles. Experience working within secure, regulated, or mission-critical environments. Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Demonstrable experience working with senior business and technical stakeholders. Knowledge of cloud security, governance, compliance, and risk management. Desirable Experience Defence, aerospace, government, or other highly regulated industry experience. Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Knowledge of cloud financial management (FinOps). Understanding of service catalogues and cloud governance frameworks. Familiarity with SQL, Python, or related technologies. Previous line management or leadership experience. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
SC Cleared Product Owner - Cloud Hosting 6 Months 88 per hour (Inside IR35) Hybrid working - 2-3 Days per week in Reading My client are looking for an experienced Product Owner with a strong background in Cloud Hosting to join a major programme within the Defence and Aerospace sector. This role requires active Security Clearance and experience working within highly regulated, secure environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining the vision, strategy, roadmap, and delivery of enterprise cloud hosting services, working closely with business stakeholders, architects, engineering teams, and senior leadership. Responsibilities Define and own the Cloud Hosting product vision, strategy, and roadmap. Engage with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into product features, epics, and user stories. Manage and prioritise the product backlog based on business value, dependencies, risk, and delivery capacity. Lead delivery of secure, scalable, and resilient cloud hosting solutions. Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams. Ensure cloud platform services meet security, compliance, governance, and operational requirements. Monitor and improve product performance through appropriate KPIs and metrics. Champion customer experience, self-service capabilities, and continuous improvement. Support architects and engineering teams in shaping integrated cloud platform solutions. Manage risks, issues, and escalations relating to cloud hosting services. Align product delivery with wider technology and portfolio objectives. Stay informed of emerging cloud technologies and industry best practices, advising stakeholders accordingly. Key Objectives Establish and mature the Cloud Hosting product function, including vision, strategy, governance, and backlog management. Deliver regular product increments and measurable business value. Ensure all product activities align with organisational standards, policies, and regulatory requirements. Drive adoption of cloud hosting capabilities across the wider business. Essential Experience Significant experience delivering IT products and services from requirements through to release. Proven Product Owner experience within enterprise-scale cloud environments. Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies, including Scrum. Experience managing product backlogs, roadmaps, and stakeholder engagement. Knowledge of cloud hosting technologies and cloud operating models. Understanding of cloud integration concepts and enterprise architecture principles. Experience working within secure, regulated, or mission-critical environments. Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Demonstrable experience working with senior business and technical stakeholders. Knowledge of cloud security, governance, compliance, and risk management. Desirable Experience Defence, aerospace, government, or other highly regulated industry experience. Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Knowledge of cloud financial management (FinOps). Understanding of service catalogues and cloud governance frameworks. Familiarity with SQL, Python, or related technologies. Previous line management or leadership experience. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Syntax Consultancy Ltd
Bristol, Gloucestershire
Risk Manager (SC Cleared) Bristol + Andover (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £450/day (Outside IR35) Risk Manager needed with active SC Security Clearance . 6 Month Contract split between Bristol and Andover (Hybrid). Start ideally in June/July 2026. Must have Defence / MOD / Government sector experience + knowledge of HMG Treasury Orange Book risk management best practice. Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH), and 2 days/week working on-site in Bristol and Andover . Paying up to £450/day (Outside IR35). A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation on a large-scale Government project: Risk Manager within Defence / MOD / Government sector experience, to lead programme wife Risk Management, ensuring alignment with HM Treasury Orange Book principles and MOD governance frameworks. Risk Management Strategy & Planning: developing + implementing Programme Risk Management Strategy and Risk Management Plan, aligned to NAD, MOD, and HMG best practice. Strong knowledge of HM Treasury Orange Book and risk management best practice. Stakeholder Engagement - working as a trusted advisor to Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), Programme Boards, and assurance bodies, enabling risk-informed decision-making, shaping strategic trade-offs, and ensuring both threats and opportunities are actively managed. Demonstrated experience developing Risk Management Strategies and Plans. Hands-on experience with Active Risk Manager (ARM), Predict! or equivalent tools. Experience delivering quantitative risk analysis (QRA), including schedule and/or cost modelling. Strong understanding of commercial, supplier, and multi-vendor risk environments. Ability to influence senior stakeholders and provide independent challenge at Board level. Advantageous: NAD / Defence Digital, Land iSTAR, Digital Transformation, HM Treasury Green Book, Infrastructure & Projects Authority (IPA), GMPP Assurance, Risk Management Certifications (APM Risk, MoR, PMI-RMP).
Risk Manager (SC Cleared) Bristol + Andover (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £450/day (Outside IR35) Risk Manager needed with active SC Security Clearance . 6 Month Contract split between Bristol and Andover (Hybrid). Start ideally in June/July 2026. Must have Defence / MOD / Government sector experience + knowledge of HMG Treasury Orange Book risk management best practice. Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH), and 2 days/week working on-site in Bristol and Andover . Paying up to £450/day (Outside IR35). A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation on a large-scale Government project: Risk Manager within Defence / MOD / Government sector experience, to lead programme wife Risk Management, ensuring alignment with HM Treasury Orange Book principles and MOD governance frameworks. Risk Management Strategy & Planning: developing + implementing Programme Risk Management Strategy and Risk Management Plan, aligned to NAD, MOD, and HMG best practice. Strong knowledge of HM Treasury Orange Book and risk management best practice. Stakeholder Engagement - working as a trusted advisor to Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), Programme Boards, and assurance bodies, enabling risk-informed decision-making, shaping strategic trade-offs, and ensuring both threats and opportunities are actively managed. Demonstrated experience developing Risk Management Strategies and Plans. Hands-on experience with Active Risk Manager (ARM), Predict! or equivalent tools. Experience delivering quantitative risk analysis (QRA), including schedule and/or cost modelling. Strong understanding of commercial, supplier, and multi-vendor risk environments. Ability to influence senior stakeholders and provide independent challenge at Board level. Advantageous: NAD / Defence Digital, Land iSTAR, Digital Transformation, HM Treasury Green Book, Infrastructure & Projects Authority (IPA), GMPP Assurance, Risk Management Certifications (APM Risk, MoR, PMI-RMP).
