Product Manager
Hayes, London
Hybrid
We’re looking for someone to support with research, gathering feedback, and coordinating tasks throughout the product lifecycle. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, learning how to turn ideas into products that create value for customers and the business. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and grow your skills in product development.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Help create and maintain a product roadmap for your area, prioritise features and enhancements based on customer needs, competitive analysis, and business impact.
* Act as a bridge between different departments, including engineering, design, marketing, sales, and operations.
* Conduct extensive research to understand customer needs, market trends, and the competitive landscape.
* Create first-class, efficient solutions to difficult problems, helping to define the scope of the products we build.
* Oversee the entire product development lifecycle for your features, from initial concept and design to development, testing, and launch.
* Prioritise the customer experience by gathering and analysing user feedback to continuously improve the product.
* Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess the product's success post-launch.
* Regularly communicate with stakeholders, including team members, senior leadership, and customers, to provide updates on product progress, gather feedback, and align expectations.
About you:
* Proven track record of delivering outsized impact and solving difficult, complex problems.
* Deep understanding of how to build and scale products, processes, or systems.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional projects that deliver stretching outcomes.
* Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Experience shaping and executing against a strategic vision.
* Outstanding communication and leadership skills.
* Ability to drive outcomes by working cross-functionally with various teams and stakeholders.
* Familiarity with what makes a great user experience.
* A data-driven mindset and experience with performance metrics.
* STEM degree desirable but not a requirement
* Experience working in a product role is a bonus but not a requirement
Benefits:
* Hybrid working with 2 days in the office (Hayes, London)
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Add 1 day holiday per year service + buy / sell up to 5 days each year
* Flexible work policy with options to take into account family care
* Best in class Family Friendly Leave and Pay
* Use our own scheme to lease a vehicle through salary sacrifice and save 40-70% to drive a brand new electric car
* £500 pa. personal development budget
* £100 home office budget
* Bupa healthcare
* Equity options - own a part of the business