Lead Product Manager

Overview We propose hiring a dedicated Product Manager (PdM) to lead the development of C360, as well as lead on LT and BI.

These initiatives, particularly C360, involves navigating high levels of ambiguity, collaborating closely with potential clients to co-create solutions, and leveraging complex data to drive decisions.

The success of these products hinges on the ability to manage cross-functional teams, adapt to an iterative process, and possess both technical and analytical expertise.

A specialised Product Manager will ensure the product's strategic alignment, technical feasibility, scalability, and market success, all while balancing legacy technological and data constraints.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap while ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Client Collaboration: Engage potential clients to gather feedback, co-create solutions, and validate concepts while maintaining a focus on scalability and market fit.
• Data Utilisation: Leverage data analytics to identify trends, validate hypotheses, and drive product decisions.
• Technical Coordination: Work closely with engineering, data science, and design teams to translate requirements into actionable deliverables.
• Legacy System Navigation: Collaborate with technical teams to ensure the product is compatible with existing systems, balancing short-term constraints with long-term scalability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Manage communications across stakeholders, ensuring alignment on goals, timelines, and priorities.
• Iterative Development: Employ agile methodologies to test, learn, and iterate quickly, ensuring the product evolves based on real-world feedback.

Skills and Experience

• Ambiguity Management:
  • Proven ability to operate in unstructured environments, identifying opportunities, and prioritising effectively.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a discovery-first mindset.
• Client-Focused Mindset:
  • Experience in user research, client engagement, and co-creation methodologies.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to manage diverse stakeholders.
• Technical and Data Expertise:
  • Familiarity with technical concepts and the ability to collaborate closely with engineering and data science teams.
• Product Development Skills:
  • Hands-on experience with agile product development processes.
  • Strong skills in creating product requirements, roadmaps, and MVP strategies with scalability in mind.
• Legacy System Adaptation:
  • Deep understanding of working with existing technological and data infrastructures while identifying opportunities for modernisation.
  • Ability to assess and mitigate risks associated with integrating new products into legacy systems.
• Leadership and Collaboration:
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment across diverse groups.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills to ensure buy-in and support.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in product management with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to gather and synthesize various types of data for product roadmap decisions.
• Strong skills in developing, prioritizing, and communicating product roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Experience in leading teams through the entire product lifecycle, from concept to launch.
• Proficient in Agile methodologies and frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results.