Hybrid Product Manager – Research & Innovation Leader

University of Sheffield; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working

Discounts and benefits

Job summary

University of Sheffield is seeking a Product Manager for Research and Innovation within IT Services. You will own the product vision and roadmap for Research Skills and Research Practice domains, guiding tools for data and AI-enabled research.

You will work with architects, engineers and service leads to release value early, measure results and iterate while championing UX and inclusion. The role emphasizes cross‑functional discovery, prioritisation, and mentoring others as the product community

Qualifications

• Significant experience of the full agile product lifecycle.
• Track record of developing a strategic product vision and delivering value quickly and iteratively.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own the product vision and roadmap for the Research Skills and Research Practice domains.
• Collaborate with cross-functional discovery and design teams to release value early and measure outcomes.
• Champion user experience, accessibility and inclusion, providing evidence to inform prioritisation decisions.
• Coach and mentor colleagues and contribute to growing product management practice across the University.

Skills

Agile product lifecycle

Strategic product vision

Stakeholder communication

Influence & challenge

User-centered mindset

Job description

University of Sheffield is seeking a Product Manager for Research and Innovation within IT Services. You will own the product vision and roadmap for Research Skills and Research Practice domains, guiding tools for data and AI-enabled research.

You will work with architects, engineers and service leads to release value early, measure results and iterate while championing UX and inclusion. The role emphasizes cross‑functional discovery, prioritisation, and mentoring others as the product community