Product Manager

Hays; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a strategic IT Product Manager to oversee the development and lifecycle of their digital products. You will bridge the gap between business needs and technical execution, ensuring product solutions deliver value and align with company goals. This role requires proven experience in product management, a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, and excellent stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Product Manager in an IT or Portfolio-led environment.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and product lifecycle management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision, roadmap, and growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering, UX, and business stakeholders to deliver high-impact IT solutions.
• Oversee product development from concept through launch and iteration.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Bachelor's degree in Business

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Your new role

Hays Technology are proud to be working with our client who is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented IT Product Manager to lead the development and lifecycle of their digital products. This role bridges the gap between business needs and technical execution, ensuring their IT solutions deliver value to users and align with company goals.

• Define and communicate the product vision, roadmap, and growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering, UX, and business stakeholders to deliver high-impact IT solutions.
• Translate business requirements into clear product specifications.
• Prioritise features and enhancements based on user needs, technical feasibility, and business value.
• Conduct market research and user feedback sessions to inform product decisions.
• Oversee product development from concept through launch and iteration.
• Monitor product performance using KPIs and analytics, and drive continuous improvement.
• Act as the product owner in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and backlog grooming.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience as a Product Manager in an IT or Portfolio-led environment.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and product lifecycle management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance technical detail with strategic thinking.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field (Master's preferred).

What you need to do now

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