Technical Product Manager (Data platforms) (Specialist I - Software Engineering)
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Role Description
Technical Product Manager (Data platforms)
Location: East Midlands (Hybrid Working Model)
Employment Type: Full-Time Employee (12-Month Fixed Term)
Start Date: ASAP
We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Technical Product Manager to support a key transformation initiative focused on decentralising data usage and driving the development of data products. This role will play a pivotal part in enhancing data capabilities, fostering a product-centric mindset, and driving behavioural change across business units.
The Role
* Lead the delivery of decentralized data platforms with a strong product management mindset.
* Drive the adoption and improvement of internal data products across multiple business units.
* Manage relationships with external vendors and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
* Champion behavioral change in the use and ownership of data products within the organization.
* Define and prioritize product features and improvements, ensuring alignment with business needs.
* Act as a key liaison between technical teams, data professionals, and business stakeholders.
* Collaborate cross-functionally to drive platform adoption and deliver measurable outcomes.
* Work with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to create the product strategy.
* Define near and long-term roadmaps, goals, objectives, and key results.
* Understand and drive performance against both commercial and non-commercial KPIs.
* Partner with multiple domains within the business to identify and deliver impactful user and business outcomes.
* Build a deep understanding of how data is used to drive value.
* Facilitate user research/testing to validate ideas and identify user problems to solve.
* Influence senior stakeholders to align priorities and set expectations.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Technical Product Manager or similar role in a data-driven environment.
* Strong understanding of data platforms, internal product delivery, and stakeholder management.
* Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence change.
* Excellent vendor management and communication skills.
* Self-starter with a proactive mindset and drive for continuous improvement.
* Product management experience, preferably with internal-facing products.
* Passion for product performance metrics and feedback.
* Experience with Agile methodologies.
* Analytical thinking and innovative mindset.
* Collaborative attitude and positive approach.
* Ability to synthesize data insights and customer research.
* Experience in growing demand and engagement for products.
* Participation in or running of design sprints.
Nice to Have
* Experience in setting product roadmaps for scaling data products across domains.
* Knowledge of Data Mesh architecture principles.
* Experience piloting product platforms in large or complex organizations.
Additional Details
Skills: Product Management, Project Management, Agile Delivery Management
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Product Management and Marketing
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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