Product Manager

GET RECRUITED (UK) LTD; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

GET RECRUITED (UK) LTD is seeking a Product Manager in Barnsley, hybrid role focusing on cloud-based software for education/public sectors. You will own product areas from discovery to delivery and continuous improvement, translating customer needs into clear technical requirements.

You will work with engineering, design and QA to deliver user-centred SaaS solutions, shaping the roadmap and maintaining the backlog with business objectives, backed by data and stakeholder input.

Qualifications

• Experience managing product lifecycles in a B2B SaaS or public sector context.
• Proven ability to translate complex customer needs into actionable user stories.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficient with Jira and roadmapping tools.
• Familiarity with AI tools to enhance productivity and development.

Responsibilities

• Own specific product areas, managing the full lifecycle from discovery to delivery and optimisation.
• Translate customer insights into clear technical requirements for engineering teams.
• Shape the product roadmap and prioritise the backlog to meet business objectives.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers and QA to deliver high-quality SaaS solutions.
• Utilise data, feedback and market insights to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support commercial and customer-facing teams with product knowledge and roadmap discussions.

Skills

Product management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Jira

User stories

Backlog management

Data-driven decision making

API integrations

AI tools

Roadmapping software (Aha!)

Tools

Jira

Aha!

Job description

Product Manager

Barnsley, South Yorkshire (Hybrid)

Salary up to £45,000

The Opportunity:

Get Recruited are working exclusively with an established and growing business specialising in cloud-based software solutions for the education and public sectors. Their SaaS platform supports organisations in managing complex processes, improving operational efficiency, and making better use of data to support decision-making. With a strong reputation in its market, an established customer base, and ambitious growth plans, the business is continuing to invest in their product team.

The Role:

• You’ll take ownership of specific product areas, managing the full product lifecycle from initial discovery and requirements gathering through to delivery, launch, and continuous improvement.
• The role requires someone who can understand complex customer challenges, translate them into clear technical requirements, and work collaboratively with engineering teams to deliver practical, user-focused solutions.
• You’ll also play an important role in shaping the product roadmap, supporting strategic priorities, and ensuring the platform continues to meet the evolving needs of its customers.
• Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle for assigned areas of the platform, from discovery and research through to delivery and ongoing optimisation.
• Work closely with the team to develop, maintain, and prioritise the product backlog in line with business objectives.
• Engage directly with customers and stakeholders to understand their processes, challenges, and requirements.
• Translate customer insights and business needs into clear product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria using Jira.
• Collaborate with software engineers, designers, and QA teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Use product performance data, customer feedback, and market insights to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to product roadmap planning and communicate upcoming developments to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support commercial and customer-facing teams with product knowledge, demonstrations, and roadmap discussions.
• Monitor relevant industry developments, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to inform future product decisions.

The Person:

• Previous experience as a Product Manager, Product Owner, or Senior Business Analyst, ideally within a B2B SaaS, software, or public sector technology environment.
• Strong experience in product discovery, requirements gathering, stakeholder engagement, and translating business needs into deliverable solutions.
• A solid understanding of Agile software development methodologies and experience working with cross-functional technical teams.
• Confidence managing product backlogs, writing user stories, and defining clear acceptance criteria.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data and customer insights to support product decisions.
• Experience using Jira or similar product management tools.
• A proactive, commercially aware mindset with a genuine interest in building products that solve real-world problems.
• Strong working knowledge of AI tools, including an understanding of how they can improve productivity, research, and product development processes.
• Experience developing SaaS products for the public sector, education, or other regulated industries.
• Familiarity with API integrations, data-driven platforms, or business intelligence and reporting tools.
• Experience using Aha! or similar product roadmapping software.
• An understanding of compliance-led software development and the challenges associated with complex stakeholder environments.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services