About the role

Technical Product Owner at STATSports delivering software that optimizes athlete performance. Collaborating with engineering to translate business needs into actionable product requirements.

Responsibilities

Owning and driving specific technical and functional areas of the product
Translating product strategy and roadmap initiatives into clear, technically precise requirements, including epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Working day-to-day with engineering teams to clarify requirements, resolve ambiguity, and make informed technical trade-offs
Collaborating with architects and senior engineers on solution approaches, APIs, data models, integrations, and non-functional requirements
Ensuring requirements consider performance, scalability, security, reliability, and maintainability from the outset
Acting as the primary product voice for technical discussions, balancing user needs with platform and engineering realities
Reviewing delivered features against requirements, validating both functional behaviour and technical intent
Analysing customer feedback, system usage, and data insights to guide future enhancements and prioritisation
Partnering with UX and design teams to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with user experience goals
Working with stakeholders across engineering, data, operations, and commercial teams to align delivery with business outcomes
Supporting release planning by identifying dependencies, risks, and technical constraints early
Driving clarity and alignment when complex technical decisions are required
Continuously improving product quality by turning data, insights, and feedback into actionable improvements.

Have 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Technical Product Owner, or similar role in a software-led product environment
Have strong technical aptitude and can confidently discuss architecture, APIs, data models, and system design
Have experience working closely with engineering teams on complex, technical products
Can translate business needs into clear, unambiguous technical requirements
Have hands-on experience writing high-quality user stories and acceptance criteria with technical depth
Understand modern software development practices and architectures (cloud platforms, services, APIs, data pipelines)
Have experience using Jira, Confluence, or similar tools to manage and communicate requirements
Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Take ownership of product outcomes and pay attention to detail
Have a genuine passion for technology and how products are built.
Nice to have (but not essential): A background in software development, engineering, data, or technical architecture, with experience in analytics-driven, real-time, or SaaS products. Familiarity with integrations, third-party platforms, or hardware-software ecosystems is a plus, along with the ability to evaluate solutions, make informed trade-offs, and balance long-term platform health with short-term delivery needs.

A key role where your decisions directly shape the products used by athletes, teams, and organisations around the world
Exposure to complex, technical products at the cutting edge of sports technology
Collaboration with engineers, architects, product managers, and data specialists in a supportive, high-performance team
The chance to influence how products are designed, delivered, and scaled for long-term success
The opportunity to leave your mark on real-world products that make an impact in elite sport
Equal opportunity employer: STATSports is an equal opportunity employer. If you feel you would be a great addition to the team and are excited by the prospect of forging an impactful career with us, we would love to hear from you. We would particularly welcome applications from women and underrepresented groups. No one wins unless everyone wins! We believe that diverse teams have the greatest impact, so we really care about creating a diverse and inclusive environment.
If you do, you'll be joining an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to share their opinion, showcase their skills, develop their career and be part of a caring and inclusive team.