Product Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Hays
£50,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The IT Product Manager role at Hays Technology involves leading the development and lifecycle of digital products, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to deliver impactful IT solutions and involves translating business requirements into product specifications. The successful candidate will oversee product development from concept to launch while monitoring performance and driving continuous improvement. A strong background in Agile methodologies and product management is essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and lifecycle of digital products.
- Define and communicate the product vision, roadmap, and growth opportunities.
- Collaborate with engineering, UX, and business stakeholders.
- Translate business requirements into clear product specifications.
- Prioritise features and enhancements based on user needs, technical feasibility, and business value.
- Conduct market research and user feedback sessions.
- Oversee product development from concept through launch and iteration.
- Monitor product performance using KPIs and analytics.
- Act as the product owner in Agile ceremonies.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Product Manager in an IT or Portfolio-led environment.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and product lifecycle management.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to balance technical detail with strategic thinking.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field (Master's preferred).
Salary (Rate): £50,000.00 yearly
City: Milton Keynes
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Your new role
Hays Technology are proud to be working with our client who is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented IT Product Manager to lead the development and lifecycle of their digital products. This role bridges the gap between business needs and technical execution, ensuring their IT solutions deliver value to users and align with company goals. Define and communicate the product vision, roadmap, and growth opportunities. Collaborate with engineering, UX, and business stakeholders to deliver high-impact IT solutions. Translate business requirements into clear product specifications. Prioritise features and enhancements based on user needs, technical feasibility, and business value. Conduct market research and user feedback sessions to inform product decisions. Oversee product development from concept through launch and iteration. Monitor product performance using KPIs and analytics, and drive continuous improvement. Act as the product owner in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and backlog grooming.
What you'll need to succeed
Proven experience as a Product Manager in an IT or Portfolio-led environment. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and product lifecycle management. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to balance technical detail with strategic thinking. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field (Master's preferred).
What you need to do now
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