Product Management Coach - Elevate Strategy & Value

Pontoon; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Pontoon is seeking a Product Management Coach for a 6 Month Contract across multiple UK cities, including Manchester. You will help elevate product management maturity by coaching leaders and embedding customer-centric practices into agile delivery.

This role reports to the Head of Product Management Advisory and works with Heads of Business Agility to drive measurable outcomes. The ideal candidate brings proven product management leadership experience, strong coaching skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product management or leadership with a track record of building effective product practices.
• Experience in both enterprise and high-growth settings.
• Strong coaching and advisory skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including CxOs.
• Solid understanding of customer needs, commercial outcomes, and regulated environments.
• Enthusiasm for customer advocacy and measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Hands-On Coaching: Provide practical guidance to product leaders and teams to embrace modern practices that improve customer outcomes and strategic clarity.
• Collaborative Partnership: Work with Heads of Business Agility to align maturity with agile delivery.
• Stakeholder Influence: Cultivate a culture of product thinking among senior leaders, prioritizing customer value.
• Maturity Assessment: Identify gaps in product management and recommend improvements to boost capability.
• Champion Customer Insight: Ensure decisions reflect customer needs and lifecycle stages.

Skills

Product management

Coaching

Stakeholder influence

Customer insights

Customer advocacy

Job description

Pontoon is seeking a Product Management Coach for a 6 Month Contract across multiple UK cities, including Manchester. You will help elevate product management maturity by coaching leaders and embedding customer-centric practices into agile delivery.

This role reports to the Head of Product Management Advisory and works with Heads of Business Agility to drive measurable outcomes. The ideal candidate brings proven product management leadership experience, strong coaching skills, and the ability to