Product Manager

Role

Product Manager

Osterley or Leeds or Livingston, UK

6 months (with possible extension)

Min. 3 days/week from client location

The roles are operating an agile structure and will be responsible for requirements gathering and capture, analysis of as is and to be journeys and then breaking these down into features.

Keen to get people who have strong product skills, experience in Connectivity or TV a bonus

• Responsible for the Product Management of their product area/remit, and hence the liaison and engagement with the relevant Senior Product Owners in the Squads
• Responsible for and oversees the work developed across the multiple Squad within their remit
• Analysis and refinement of Features for the pipeline of demand that they own
• Prioritises Features for their product areas, and defines the product roadmap and goals
• Works closely with the RTE and System Engineer/Architect to refine features prior to PI planning and ensure that relevant dependencies are managed
• Overall accountability for functional quality of the Features of their product area/remit and functional approval that It meets business/customer needs for release. Responsible for defining Feature Acceptance Criteria, carrying out Feature UAT when required and confirming the completion of Features for their product area/remit
• Guides Feature creation and prioritises Features prior to PI Planning, and accepts Features by acting on the customer's behalf during the PI
• Communicates progress to relevant stakeholders, who may be in other Portfolios or in teams outside of the model
• Works with Senior Product Owners to define Feature requirements and Story definition
• Participates in ceremonies e.g. Backlog Review, PI Planning, and primarily facilitates the PO Sync
• Leads engagements with UX/UI Designers, and oversees the execution of CX strategies and adherence to CX standards and best practices
• Guides Feature creation and prioritises Features prior to PI Planning, and accepts Features by acting on the customer's behalf during the PI
• Ideate and shape new features that deliver the objectives, or raise wider capabilities to the Product Director for prioritisation

• Strong analysis skills, with experience of creating customer journeys across voice and digital channels
• Proven communication, leadership and influencing skills
• Experience working with technology and ability to facilitate communication between business and technology Squads
• Experience in data analysis and using this information to generate and enhance user experiences
• Demonstrate the ability to create great UX balanced with complex legislation and legacy client's contracts.