Work setup: We operate in a hybrid work environment, and we encourage applicants who are open to working in the office
two days a week to apply.
Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 3PM to 11PM Manila time, overlaps with UK operating hours
Employment type: Permanent
Location: Makati City, Metro Manila
Pay range: Php 104,000 to 142,000
We value transparency and want to ensure a good fit for both parties. We encourage applicants who are comfortable with this salary range to apply.
Discover a world of endless possibilities with Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a distinguished global academic publisher and assessment organization proudly affiliated with the prestigious University of Cambridge.
We are looking for a Senior Technical Product Owner to join our IELTS team - someone who thrives at the intersection of product thinking and technical delivery.
You will translate product ambition into technically viable outcomes, connecting stakeholders, engineers, and delivery approaches to ensure we build the right things in the right way. You cut through complexity, balancing customer value with system realities, and enable teams to deliver with clarity, confidence, and pace.
Why Cambridge
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is a world-renowned not-for-profit academic publisher and assessment organisation, proudly part of the prestigious University of Cambridge. With a legacy rooted in over 800 years of educational excellence, we are dedicated to unlocking the potential of learners and educators across the globe.
Joining Cambridge's second largest global office in the Philippines —operating for over 22 years with 1,300+ colleagues— means becoming a part of an extraordinary institution renowned worldwide. We are recognised as a Great Place to Work® for three consecutive years, reflecting our inclusive culture, strong sense of purpose, and commitment to the professional growth and well-being of our people. At Cambridge, we don't just publish books or deliver tests—we empower progress, inspire curiosity, and champion the pursuit of knowledge.
What can you get from Cambridge
At Cambridge, you'll become a part of a vibrant and forward-thinking community that transcends tradition, fostering a culture of continuous growth and personal development. Here, we provide the right environment for you to thrive, supporting your professional journey and empowering you to reach your highest potential, that is why
our pay philosophy is intricately tied to your skills and competencies, ensuring that your compensation aligns with the unique value you bring to the role you are applying for.
The organization offers a wide range of benefits and opportunities including:
- Regular Employment on Day 1
- HMO Coverage and Life Insurance on Day 1
- Paid Annual Leaves (Vacation, Well-being, Flexible, Holiday, and Volunteering leaves)
- Vesting/Retirement package
- Opportunities for career growth and development
- Access to well-being programs
- Flexible schedule, hybrid work arrangement and work-life balance
- Opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from diverse branches that will expand your horizons and enrich your understanding of different cultures
What will you do as a Senior Technical Product Owner
Each product has different needs, but your role consistently focuses on shaping and delivering value where product and technology meet:
- Translate product strategy into clear, technically informed outcomes and priorities
- Work closely with engineers and architects to shape feasible, scalable solutions
- Own and refine the backlog, ensuring it reflects both customer value and technical constraints
- Partner with Product Managers to align what we build with how it gets delivered
- Enable delivery teams by removing ambiguity and making informed trade-offs
- Facilitate team flow through ceremonies that drive alignment and progress (not just process)
- Support quality, resilience, and operability through involvement in QA, UAT, and incident management
- Surface risks early—particularly where product ambition and technical reality diverge
Please review the attached job description for further details on the role.
What makes you the ideal candidate for this role
You don't just manage a backlog or write requirements—you bring clarity to complexity at the point where product meets engineering.
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate living Modern Agile principles
- Deep understanding of how product decisions impact technical delivery—and vice versa
- Ability to translate between business, product, and engineering perspectives
- Strong technical fluency (not coding necessarily, but able to engage meaningfully with engineers)
- Proven capability to balance value, feasibility, and speed when shaping delivery
- Experience working in agile environments, with a focus on outcomes over output
- Strong influencing skills—able to align without authority across disciplines
- Excellent communication skills across both technical and non-technical audiences
Desirable
- Experience working in complex, regulated, or legacy-rich environments
- Exposure to platforms, integrations, or systems with significant technical constraints
- Familiarity with our domain (assessment, exams, or education technology)
Are you driven by desire to be part of a globally renowned institution that celebrates innovation, embraces inclusion, and empowers learners Then, we invite you to Pursue your Potential with us.
Only applications received through the system will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The vacancy may close once sufficient applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested, tailor-fit your CV (advantageous if you submit one with a Cover Letter) and submit as early as possible.
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