Product Management Graduate Scheme

Transport for London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free travel on TfL network for you and

Job summary

Transport for London invites applications for its Product Management Graduate Scheme in London. The two-year programme offers four placements across Technology, with hybrid working and training to develop product leadership. An entry requirement is a 2:2 degree and the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

Salary starts at £32,250 and increases to £33,500 in year two. You'll gain hands-on experience shaping product strategy, leading discovery, prototyping with AI, and collaborating

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 degree in any subject.
• Must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the scheme; TfL cannot sponsor.
• Two-year scheme with multiple placements across teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver product vision, strategy, success metrics, and roadmaps for customer-facing and internal tech solutions.
• Lead discovery activities to uncover user needs and business challenges and prioritise what to build next.
• Develop prototypes (with AI support) and test with users.
• Facilitate stakeholder interviews, analyse product metrics, map user journeys, and run ideation workshops.
• Support live products by resolving issues and contributing to key technical deliveries.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, analysts, architects, and strategists to bring products to life.

Education

2:2 degree

Job description

Please note: This role is set to close Friday 16th October at 5pm.

This application will also contain a series of questions to establish whether or not you are eligible. It is important that youtake great carein reading and answering these questions aswe will not be able to revert your application if an error is made.

Product Management Graduate Scheme

Seeing the potential. Making the change.

£32,250 per annum, rising to £33,500 in the second year

Location

London/Hybrid

Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50% of time split between the office and home over a four-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.

What we offer

You will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:

• Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominee who lives in the same household
• Final salary pension scheme
• Discounted national rail and Eurostar travel
• Minimum 30 days Annual leave (Pro rata dependent on role) plus public and bank holidays.
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers & many more

Duration

2 years

Entry requirements

A minimum of 2:2 degree in any subject

Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the scheme, as at the start date. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa scheme. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, or only have a right to work here for a limited time which is lesser than the duration of the scheme, you should be aware that TfL will be unable to sponsor you for this role.

6th September 2027

Job overview

For over 160 years, Transport for London (TfL) and its predecessor organisations have kept the capital moving. Innovation has always been at the heart of our mission - from pioneering transport technologies to delivering services that support over 1.65 billion journeys each year.

Our Technology Team plays a critical role in enabling this. Whether its rolling out 5G connectivity across the Tube, powering real-time journey planning through the TfL Go app, or maintaining radio communications across London's 9,000-strong bus fleet - we deliver the digital infrastructure that keeps London working, moving, and thriving.

We're excited to launch the second year of our Product Manager Graduate Scheme, designed to develop the next generation of product leaders who will shape the future of transport technology in London.

As a Graduate Product Manager, you'll be working at the intersection of business strategy, user experience, and technology delivery - gaining hands-on experience in one of the most dynamic roles in tech today.

You'll help define and deliver digital products that improve the lives of millions of Londoners and TfL staff. Your work could include:

Shaping product vision, strategy, success metrics, and roadmaps for customer-facing and internal technology solutions.

Leading discovery activities to uncover user needs and business challenges, and prioritising what to build next.

Getting hands on developing prototypes (with the help of AI) and testing them with users.

Facilitating stakeholder interviews, analysing product metrics, mapping user journeys, and running ideation workshops.

Supporting live products by resolving issues and contributing to key technical deliveries.

Collaborating with designers, engineers, analysts, architects, and strategists to bring products to life.

What will I be doing?

Over two years, you'll complete up to four placements (each lasting around 6 months) in different teams, giving you broad exposure across the Technology department and the role of a product manager. Alongside this there will be structured training and learning to help you grow in the role.

The teams you could be in working might include:

Digital

enhancing customer experiences across web and mobile platforms.

Payments

shaping the future of contactless and account-based ticketing.

Supporting the design and delivery of propositions to expand Contactless payment across the wider UK transport network.

Engaging with payment schemes such as Amex, Visa, and Mastercard.

Identifying ways to make revenue collection more efficient and cost-effective.

Additionally, you'll have the chance to present and chair meetings with the senior leadership team, as well as attend ticketing and future payment networking events.

Transport Services

improving operational tools and systems.

This could involve:

Improving systems that manage and maintain our physical assets (e.g., trains and tunnels).

Developing a new incident management system.

Whatever your aspirations, we'll work with you to align your passions and enthusiasm with opportunities within the Technology department. The Product Manager Graduate Scheme will help you develop a broad foundation of product management skills, which are valuable for a wide range of roles beyond Product Management as well.

Sustainability

Sustainability is intrinsic to TfL’s work ethos, and we ensure that we operate in a sustainable way to protect and regenerate the natural world.

Where can this career take me?

Upon completion of the Product Manager Graduate Scheme, you could become a:

Associate Product Manager

Product Manager

Over time you could progress to a Senior Product Manager.

The Product Manager Graduate Scheme is designed to build a strong foundation for a career in technology, product, and business leadership - both within TfL and beyond. You'll develop a versatile skill set that’s highly valued across industries:

Influence and Communication

Learn how to engage diverse stakeholders, from engineers to executives, and build consensus around product decisions. You'll develop the confidence and clarity to communicate ideas, secure buy-in, and drive change.

Technology Fluency

Gain the ability to speak the language of technology. You'll learn how to bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating complex concepts into actionable insights and decisions.

Strategic Thinking and Vision Setting

Understand how to define a compelling product vision, shape strategy, and set measurable goals. You'll learn how to align product outcomes with organisational priorities and customer needs.

Planning and Delivery

Build the skills to solve complex problems, manage competing priorities, and deliver value at pace. You'll learn how to organise work, navigate ambiguity, and lead cross-functional teams to successful outcomes.

TfL is a large and diverse organisation offering a wide range of career paths. The breadth of experience you'll gain through the graduate scheme opens opportunities across the Technology department and beyond. Whether you choose to specialise in product, pivot into strategy, or explore leadership roles, you'll be well-positioned to progress over the next 5–10 years.

What training and support will you get?

Our teams will support your ongoing development, through a wide range of on-the-job practical experience and placements. We'll support your professional development through a combination of training, mentoring, and networking.

You’ll also receive one-to-one guidance throughout the programme from your:

Placement manager

Responsible for your day-to-day management and support with your development.

Scheme sponsor

A senior manager who acts as a technical and professional adviser and has line manager responsibility.

Buddy

Usually, an apprentice or graduate who gives support to you and ensure that you feel welcomed in the organisation.

Development adviser

Supports your professional development through providing career coaching and career progression at TfL.

What do we look for?

Our core values are extremely important to us, and we desire candidates who are:

Caring about our colleagues, our customers and our work

Open to each other, to new ideas and to working together

Adaptable to diverse needs and willing to innovate

Application process

The application process consists of 5 steps, including online assessments which will need to be completed within an allocated time frame. We