Associate Product Manager

John Lewis Partnership; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Un rôle stimulant au sein d'une équipe innovante chez une entreprise de vente au détail leader au Royaume-Uni. Ce poste nécessite des compétences en communication et en gestion des parties prenantes pour améliorer les produits existants et développer de nouvelles idées. Une expérience en méthode Agile est un plus pour ce rôle hybride basé à Bracknell.

Qualifications

• Expérience dans la gestion de produits en méthode Agile souhaitée.
• Capacité de résoudre des problèmes complexes avec des perspectives nouvelles.
• Expérience de travail interfonctionnelle est un atout.

Responsibilities

• Collaborer avec l'équipe pour gérer un Product Backlog aligné sur les objectifs.
• Utiliser des analyses pour identifier des pistes d'amélioration continue.
• Créer des exigences fonctionnelles et non fonctionnelles avec les équipes.

Skills

Communication

Gestion des parties prenantes

Résolution de problèmes complexes

Gestion de priorités multiples

Job description

About The Role

This role sits within the newly formed Retail Innovation and Change team. You will work closely with a Product Manager to bring exciting new ideas and innovation to life, while also enhancing the performance of existing in-store offerings. You will leverage your exceptional communication skills and strategic stakeholder management to collaborate seamlessly with internal partners, addressing critical business challenges and capitalising on emerging opportunities. The role involves working with internal teams and third-party suppliers to develop insights into a dynamic Product Roadmap that will redefine and enrich the customer and Partner experiences throughout Waitrose locations.

• Salary - £44,100 - £66,100
• Contract type - Permanent
• Working pattern/flexible working - Hybrid approach, with a mix of office and home working based on personal needs and business requirements. The team aims for 1 day per week in the office, with visits to branches as needed.
• Location - Bracknell (home-based with hybrid working)

Key Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with the team and Product Manager to build, own, and manage a visible, transparent Product Backlog aligned with overall objectives and OKRs.
2. Utilize insight, data, and analytics to identify opportunities for continuous product improvement and iteration.
3. Assist in creating functional and non-functional requirements in collaboration with Product Managers and Development teams.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Ability to solve complex problems and approach existing solutions from new perspectives.
• Proven ability to respond to and prioritize changing demands effectively.
• Capability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and timelines.
• Experience leading cross-functional work.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence others.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Some experience with Agile methodologies (such as SCRUM or Kanban) (2+ years).
• Experience in defining and delivering Minimum Viable Products, running A/B tests, and making data-driven decisions.

About The Partnership

We’re the largest employee-owned business in the UK, home to John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re driven by our purpose to build a happier world. We focus on retail excellence, innovation, and diversification, committed to price, quality, and service in John Lewis and Waitrose. As Partners, we share ownership and responsibility, working together through all circumstances, with kindness and respect. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and grow, individually and collectively.

Important Points to Note

Some roles may require pre-employment vetting, including DBS checks, and possibly financial probity checks. Applicants will be informed during the process. We recommend applying early, as vacancies can close quickly. We support flexible working arrangements, such as flexible hours, job sharing, or shorter contracts; discuss these options with the hiring manager during your interview.