Product Manager

Randstad Technologies; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Technologies is seeking a Lead Product Manager to own and scale core API platforms, backend microservices, and data tools. You will lead cross-functional engineering teams to build high-performance systems, improve developer experience, and integrate AI/data solutions across our global platform.

You will own API strategy, data governance, and agile delivery across multiple markets, partnering with engineering and business stakeholders to drive impact and scale.

Qualifications

• 8+ years as a Technical PM for APIs, platforms or data products.
• Deep knowledge of API design, system design, and SQL/Python basics.
• Experience with cloud infra (GCP/AWS/Azure) and AI/LLM integrations.
• Strong Scrum/Kanban experience and delivery cadence management.

Responsibilities

• Own roadmap and backlog for core APIs and microservices.
• Collaborate with engineers and data teams on data models and APIs.
• Define clear data policies across multi-market products.
• Write user stories, set OKRs/KPIs, and lead sprint planning.
• Bridge alignment between engineering, business leaders, and execs.

Skills

API design

OpenAPI/Swagger

System design

SQL basics

Python basics

Cloud platforms

AI integrations

Agile methods

Tools

Postman

OpenAPI/Swagger

Job description

Lead Product Manager - API & Platforms

Location: Manchester, UK, Only 1 or 2 days to office

Role Overview

We are looking for a Lead Product Manager to own and scale our core API platforms, backend microservices, and data tools. You will lead cross-functional engineering teams to build high-performance systems, improve developer experience, and integrate AI/data solutions across our global platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Platform & API Strategy: Own the roadmap and backlog for core APIs and microservices, ensuring high availability, speed, and scalability.
• Technical & AI Execution: Work with engineers and data teams to design data models, APIs (REST/OpenAPI), recommendation engines, and AI workflows.
• Data Governance: Build clear data policies and frameworks across multi-market products.
• Agile Delivery: Write clear user stories (BDD/Gherkin), set team OKRs/KPIs, and lead sprint planning across engineering squads.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Bridge the gap between technical engineering teams, business leaders, and executive stakeholders.

Key Requirements

• Experience: 8+ years as a Technical PM managing high-scale APIs, platforms, or data products.
• Technical Skills: Deep understanding of API design (OpenAPI/Swagger/Postman), system design, and database tools (SQL/Python basics).
• AI & Cloud: Exposure to cloud infrastructure (GCP/Azure/AWS) and AI/LLM integrations.
• Agile & Delivery: Strong experience in Scrum/Kanban, writing technical specifications, and managing delivery cadences.
• Domain: Experience in e-commerce, travel tech, or large-scale digital marketplaces is a plus.