Product Manager – Product Innovation
An academic publisher with one of the most successful track records for growth over the last ten years is looking to recruit a Product Manager to lead the delivery of enhancements on the Publisher’s Product Roadmap, covering the full lifecycle from market research, design, business requirements, UAT, and release.
The Product Manager will ensure requirements are accurately captured and that solutions are optimised to deliver the best experience for the end-user. Reporting to the Executive Product Manager, the main responsibilities include:
- Managing the timely delivery of product enhancements against the product roadmap
- Using market and User research to define user needs and journeys
- Creating strong, clear, business requirements and specifications
- Maintaining product backlog, prioritising enhancements in line with product priorities
- Creating business proposals for new user-centered product development opportunities
- Using focus groups, UAT, Interviews, Conferences, and sales visits to create specifications
- Developing and nurturing internal stakeholder relationships to drive successful collaboration
- Helping to define annual product priorities and longer-term strategic goals
- Monitoring competitor activity and related digital innovation.
The successful candidate will have solid digital product development experience and ideally a working knowledge of the publishing industry. You will be highly organised, with exceptional communication and negotiation skills and have a positive and proactive approach, with a passion for user-centered design. You will also have a successful track-record of team and relationship-building and an ability to work globally, building relationships with individuals in multiple offices.
You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, performance-related bonus scheme, and strong benefits.
To apply for this position, click on the Apply Now button below or send your CV to enquiries@telferpartners.com quoting the reference TP 395. For an initial, confidential discussion please call us on +44(0)1223632510.
Early applications are preferred.
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