Senior Product Manager (6-Month FTC)
Location: London City Centre (2 days onsite per week)
Salary: £35,000 (6-month FTC) (£70,000 pro rata)
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Product Manager to take ownership of an established product portfolio and roadmap within a dynamic, mission-led organisation operating in the intellectual property and digital content space.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys solving complex challenges, and is passionate about delivering high-value digital products that meet real customer needs.
Key Responsibilities
* Own and manage the product roadmap, ensuring delivery is on time, within budget, and to a high standard
* Work closely with IT, business analysts, external developers, and internal stakeholders to deliver product enhancements and new features
* Translate market, customer, and user insights into clear product requirements and priorities
* Drive product adoption and usage, working in partnership with marketing and customer support teams
* Take full accountability for product performance, including budget management, UX, and overall success metrics
* Collaborate with analytics teams to ensure data-informed decision making
* Develop and launch new product features in collaboration with sector and business leads
* Monitor product performance and continuously identify opportunities for improvement
* Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
* Maintain a clear understanding of the competitive landscape and provide market insights
* Line manage and support two members of the Product Support team
About You
You are a strategic and hands-on product leader with a strong track record of delivering successful digital products.
Key Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience managing end-to-end product lifecycles
* Experience developing products for specific markets (ideally Higher Education or corporate sectors)
* Strong understanding of customer-led product development
* Previous line management experience
* Excellent planning, organisational, and prioritisation skills
* Strong analytical mindset with a curiosity for data and insights
* Experience managing product budgets
* Ability to write clear, structured product requirements for technical teams
* Confident working cross-functionally to align teams and deliver outcomes
* Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly
* Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Visio or similar is a plus)
What You’ll Bring
* A proactive, solution-focused mindset
* A collaborative approach to problem-solving
* A passion for delivering impactful digital products
* The ability to thrive in a fast-changing environment
Additional Information
* Contract: 6-month Fixed-Term Contract
* Salary: £35,000 (equivalent to £70,000 pro rata)
* Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days per week onsite in London City Centre