Product Management Specialist

Job Description

Salary: HG 14 Circa £45,000, negotiable depending on experience

Job Type: Full‑Time, 12 month FTC, 37.5 hours per week

Location:

Cardiff, UK

Hybrid working: 1 day in the office per week

The International Baccalaureate provides world‑class educational services to over 6,000 schools across 160 countries. A career with the IB is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to work with an innovative world leader in education services where we empower our employees to thrive and make a difference.

The IB is transforming how it delivers technology through the implementation of a new operating model, the Technology Playbook. The Product Management department is accountable for the outcome of the IB’s portfolio of customer‑facing technologies throughout their lifecycle. This role supports the delivery of customer‑focused digital products by balancing business needs, customer insights, technology requirements and market trends in support of IB’s strategic objectives.

• Contribute to product strategy aligned to IB goals and KPIs
• Analyse market trends, competitor activity and customer needs
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps
• Translate business requirements into user stories
• Collaborate with engineering and UX teams
• Support Agile delivery processes
• Monitor product performance and delivery risks

• Experience in product management or related discipline
• Understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Strong stakeholder communication skills
• Ability to analyse data for decision‑making
• Customer‑focused mindset

• Flexible benefits allowance equivalent to 1.5% of Annual Salary
• 10% employer pension contribution with a 3% employee contribution
• Enhanced family friendly benefits
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Life assurance 4x annual salary
• Flexible working hours
• Paid volunteering leave
• Excellent continuous professional development

We are committed to building a working environment that values respect, diversity, and compassion. The International Baccalaureate is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified applicants. As a global employer, we adhere to all relevant employment legislation in the countries in which we operate, and we’re happy to provide any reasonable support or adjustments as needed.