Product Manager

CCDC - The Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A scientific data organization in Cambridge is seeking a collaborative Product Manager to shape the strategic direction of software products. The role involves defining product visions, leading product areas from conception to delivery, and working with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in delivering digital products within a scientific context and possess a solid understanding of agile methodologies. This position offers a flexible hybrid working model and the opportunity to impact scientific discovery.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working model

Supportive, inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Experience delivering digital products, ideally in a scientific setting.
• A solid understanding of agile delivery and teamwork.
• Ability to define and communicate a product vision.

Responsibilities

• Defining and communicating product strategy and priorities.
• Leading product areas from idea to delivery.
• Collaborating with teams and engaging with users.

Skills

Experience delivering digital products

Understanding of agile delivery

Ability to define product vision

Experience with scientific software

Familiarity with scientific environment

Job description

Were looking for a collaborative and user-focused Product Manager to join the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre (CCDC).

This key role will help shape the strategic direction of our scientific software products, with a particular focus on web-based tools used by researchers worldwide. Youll define product visions, guide development, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful scientific tools.

Working as part of our Product Management team, youll play a central role in ensuring our products meet evolving user needs, support scientific discovery, and align with the CCDCs charitable mission.

What Youll Be Doing

• Defining and communicating product strategy, roadmaps, and priorities.
• Leading one or more product areas across the full lifecycle, from idea to delivery and improvement
• Collaborating with Product Owners, scientists, developers, and commercial teams.
• Engaging with users and stakeholders to gather feedback and inform decision-making.
• Monitoring product success metrics such as adoption and satisfaction.
• Contributing to cross-product planning and a collaborative product culture.
  
  

What Were Looking For

• Experience delivering digital products, ideally in a scientific setting
• A solid understanding of agile delivery and cross-functional teamwork
• The ability to define and communicate a clear product vision
• Experience with scientific or research software products and digital product design.
• Understanding of the scientific and technical environment in which CCDC operates.
  
  

Why join us ?

The CCDC is a not-for-profit and registered charity with a global reputation in structural science. Based in Cambridge, we combine scientific excellence with real-world impact, supporting researchers in academia and industry around the world.

We offer a flexible, hybrid working model and a supportive, inclusive environment. This role provides the opportunity to shape scientific software that underpins discovery in materials science, pharmaceuticals, and beyond.

Next Steps

For further details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification.

To apply, please click 'Apply for this job', attaching a copy of your CV and a covering letter, prior to the closing date of 22 August 2025.

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