Zinkworks is a trusted partner to Telecoms and Financial Services organizations around the world.
We help modernize legacy systems, move mission-critical systems into the cloud, and exploit the power of AI-driven automation.
Our people thrive in technically complex environments where our commitment to quality and our expertise in software innovation and cutting-edge technologies helps our clients prepare for the future, accelerate growth and improve operational efficiency.
We build long-lasting relationships with our customers to accompany them through their innovation journey.
About Zinkworks Zinkworks partners with leading Telecommunications and Financial Services organizations to modernize legacy systems, migrate mission-critical platforms to the cloud, and engineer AI-driven automation.
From OSS transformation to rApp development and network intelligence, our teams simplify complexity and turn it into competitive advantage.
Based in Ireland and operating across the EU, UK, and US, Zinkworks combines deep domain expertise with delivery excellence to help clients modernize faster and operate smarter.
We are partnering with a major UK Telecommunications provider to deliver their flagship "Agentic AI" transformation program.
Operating from our Innovation Hub in Athlone, we are building a "CTO 2.0" ecosystem moving our client from legacy, manual workflows to an intelligent, automated operating model powered by Autonomous AI Agents.
This is not a theoretical R we are deploying production-grade Generative AI and Digital Twin solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to revolutionize critical infrastructure.
Our scope spans multiple high-impact domains, including: Fixed Access Engineering Core Network Engineering Data Centre Sustainability As the lead PO on this project, you will own a multi-stream backlog powering AI automation, platform engineering, and infrastructure optimisation.
Key Responsibilities Own and prioritise a complex multi-stream product backlog.
Act as the operational bridge between BAs and Developers.
Define and communicate the product vision and roadmap.
Lead Sprint Planning, Reviews, and backlog refinement.
Validate completed work against acceptance criteria.
Maximise product value using data-driven decision-making.
Manage expectations with senior stakeholders.
Ensure compliance and regulatory alignment across product releases.
Must-Have Skills Mastery of backlog grooming, dependency management, and prioritisation.
Deep expertise in Scrum and Kanban.
Ability to translate business needs into clear technical tasks.
Capability to manage cross-domain backlogs (AI, Cloud, Data).
Strong proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, and roadmapping tools.
Ability to set and enforce strict quality gates.
Decisive leadership and the ability to protect team focus.
Desirable Skills Telecom domain knowledge (RAN, Core, OSS/BSS, Fixed Access).
AI/ML product experience (GenAI, Agentic Frameworks, Automation).
Understanding of Data Centre operations or sustainability initiatives.
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