Product Management Apprentice

Job Title: Product Management Apprentice

Job Description

At Telensa, we are looking for a Product Management Apprentice to join our Product Management team in our office in Cambridge.

About Telensa

Telensa is a wholly owned subsidiary of Signify Holding NV. Signify is the world leader in lighting for professionals, consumers, and for the Internet of Things. Signify is one of the few companies in the world to achieve carbon neutrality, and our next sustainability goals are even bolder: doubling our positive impact on the environment and society by 2025.

Telensa is a leading company in technology for the Internet of Things and Smart Cities. We have more smart city devices globally than any other company. Our products are enabling cities from Atlanta, Georgia to Wellington, NZ to significantly lower their carbon footprint and improve the lives of citizens.

The HQ for Telensa is in Pampisford, Cambridge. Telensa is active in the UK, US, Canada, Middle East, SE Asia, Latin America, Australia/NZ, and now leveraging the global reach of Signify.

As an employee of Telensa, you are right at the heart of our business. You will work with cross-functional teams to translate our customers’ dreams into impactful solutions that keep us ahead of the market.

About Signify

Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.

At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.

Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world. You light the way.

More about the role

This is an exciting job opportunity for you to light the way as a Product Management Apprentice in Cambridge with Telensa.

As a Product Manager Apprentice, you will be an integral part of the Product Management team, collaborating closely with the Telensa Sales, Operations, and R&D teams.

At Signify UK & Ireland, we work hard, we have fun, and we make sure that we celebrate our successes. This is a great opportunity for someone who is eager to learn and would like to start a career in a Global Leading Company. If you enjoy people and you like working within a team, you will enjoy this role very much. You will have the opportunity of gaining an apprenticeship qualification up to degree level with this role if you choose so.

During your 3-year apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to:

• Market Research: Analyze market trends, competitor landscape, and customer needs to identify potential opportunities for product improvement.
• Customer Feedback: Collect customer feedback through surveys, interviews, and user testing to inform product development decisions.
• Product Strategy: Contribute to the development of product vision, strategy, and roadmap by assisting PdMs in defining goals and key metrics.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Operations, and R&D to ensure alignment on product goals and execution.
• Feature Prioritization: Help identify and prioritize features based on customer needs and business priorities.
• Data Analysis: Analyze product usage data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and measure the effectiveness of product features.
• Stakeholder Communication: Regularly update stakeholders on product progress, challenges, and upcoming plans.
• Product Documentation: Create and maintain product documentation, including user stories, product specifications, and release notes.
• Competitive Analysis: Monitor and analyze competitor products to identify potential opportunities and threats.
• Product Launch Support: Assist in the launch process, including marketing materials and user training.

More about you

• Satisfactory GCSE (English and Maths included) & A Level attainment.
• You love technology! - Interest and enthusiasm for technology and problem-solving are must-haves for this role.
• Communication skills in English, written and verbal.
• Good IT skills.
• Data presentation (Excel etc.), database skills, and coding experience are all pluses.
• Fast learner, able to work to tight deadlines.
• Team worker, proactive, and strong collaborative skills.
• Eye for detail, organized, and dedicated.
• Passionate and eager to learn and develop your career.
• Aged 16 plus.
• Resident in England and able to be based in the Cambridge office.

Everything we’ll do for you

You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 30,000+ people.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce representing 99 nationalities, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.

• Annual salary from £20,500 with 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays).
• An annual bonus.
• Various flexible benefits.
• Qualification opportunity with external provider.
• Extensive set of tools to drive your career, such as a personalized learning platform, free training, and coaching.
• Opportunity to buy Signify products with a discount.
• Develop your workplace skills and experience and help you build the foundations of your future career.
• Learn how decisions and actions are made within a global business environment.
• Great working environment.

Do you want to kickstart your career? Apply now!

Come join us, and together we can light the way.

What happens once you complete your apprenticeship?

Most of our Apprentices are offered a role at Signify having successfully demonstrated the appropriate skills and behavior for effective performance. Alternatively, there are opportunities for Higher-Level Apprenticeships which can be topped up further to full degree level.