Lead Product Manager

The National College

Sheffield

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity/parental/

Online GP access

Mental health and wellbeing support

Charity day

25 days’ holiday, increasing to 30

Professional study support

Plus more

Job summary

The National College is seeking a Lead Product Manager to drive delivery and evolution of core products within our EdTech platform. You’ll partner with the Chief Product Officer, lead cross-functional teams, and own the end-to-end product lifecycle from discovery to release.

You will turn strategy into execution, rely on data-informed decisions, and build a high-performing product team that delivers meaningful value to schools, trusts, and nurseries.

Qualifications

Track record of delivering high-quality products across multiple workstreams.
Experience taking products from discovery to launch with user research and prioritisation.
Experience managing multiple products, platforms, or technology workstreams.
Experience in EdTech, SaaS, or subscription models; UK education sector familiarity desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of products and features, from initial scoping and discovery through to first release, proactively identifying and resolving blockers before they impact delivery
Own and manage the product backlog, writing clear user stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria to ensure engineering teams always have well-defined, prioritised work
Provide day-to-day direction to the UX Designer, setting clear briefs, offering timely and actionable feedback, and prioritising design work across competing initiatives
Ensure the quality of product releases through effective testing and validation before launch, maintaining a high standard of user experience
Communicate progress, priorities, risks, and decisions clearly with engineering, commercial, and leadership stakeholders
Coordinate with the wider Product team to manage shared platform dependencies and ensure effective cross-functional delivery
Work closely with the Chief Product Officer, keeping them informed of progress, risks, and key decisions while operating with a high degree of autonomy

Skills

Backlog management

User stories

Stakeholder comms

Design collaboration

Ownership

Data-informed decisions

Ambiguity tolerance

Commercial mindset

Job description

Job Description

At The National College, we empower education professionals to transform children’s lives. Our all-in-one platform helps schools, trusts, and nurseries stay compliant, raise standards, and reduce staff workload through intuitive, impactful technology. If educators need it, we build it.

We’ve created a unique platform that combines the world’s largest CPD and policy library with innovative software tools, developed in collaboration with thousands of schools and more than 1,000 education experts.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Lead Product Manager to drive the delivery and evolution of our core products while helping shape our future product portfolio. Working closely with the Chief Product Officer, you’ll lead cross-functional teams, own the end-to-end product lifecycle, and support the development of a high-performing product team.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys turning strategy into execution, making data-informed decisions, and delivering products that create meaningful value for customers and the business.

Job Requirements

Experience

Demonstrable track record of delivering high-quality products consistently and at pace across multiple workstreams

Proven experience taking products from discovery through to launch, including user research, stakeholder alignment, prioritisation, and delivery planning

Experience managing multiple products, platforms, or technology workstreams simultaneously

Experience within an EdTech, SaaS, or subscription-based business. Familiarity with the UK education sector is desirable

Skills and Competencies

Strong product management fundamentals, including backlog prioritisation, requirements gathering, and writing clear user stories and acceptance criteria

Confident working with design teams, providing direction and prioritising design work to support product delivery

Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively, manage stakeholder expectations, and elevate risks early

Highly organised and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability in a fast-paced environment

Commercially minded, with the ability to balance customer needs, technical constraints, and business priorities when making product decisions

Data-informed approach to decision-making, using qualitative and quantitative insights to guide prioritisation and measure success

Comfortable working in ambiguity and adapting quickly as priorities evolve

Job Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of products and features, from initial scoping and discovery through to first release, proactively identifying and resolving blockers before they impact delivery

Own and manage the product backlog, writing clear user stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria to ensure engineering teams always have well-defined, prioritised work

Provide day-to-day direction to the UX Designer, setting clear briefs, offering timely and actionable feedback, and prioritising design work across competing initiatives

Ensure the quality of product releases through effective testing and validation before launch, maintaining a high standard of user experience

Communicate progress, priorities, risks, and decisions clearly with engineering, commercial, and leadership stakeholders

Coordinate with the wider Product team to manage shared platform dependencies and ensure effective cross-functional delivery

Work closely with the Chief Product Officer, keeping them informed of progress, risks, and key decisions while operating with a high degree of autonomy

Job Benefits

At The National College, we’re passionate about helping organisations grow and thrive through knowledge and connection. You’ll be part of a business that values its people, supports continuous development, and celebrates success.