Product Manager

Kainos Smart; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Product Manager to lead the development of cutting-edge SaaS solutions. In this role, you will leverage your business and technical expertise to create impactful products that enhance customer experiences. You will own the product roadmap, engage with stakeholders, and drive marketing strategies to ensure success in the marketplace. Join a diverse and creative team dedicated to making a positive impact and transforming digital services for clients worldwide. If you're passionate about product management and want to be part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Health and Wellness Programs

Remote Work Options

Inclusive Work Environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years in SaaS product management with Agile experience.
• Strong skills in market analysis and customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Own the product roadmap and manage cross-functional teams.
• Conduct market research and maintain competitive awareness.

Skills

SaaS Product Management

Agile Methodologies

Market Analysis

Customer Engagement

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Certifications

Tools

Automated Testing Frameworks

Workday

Data Privacy Tools

Job description

When you join Kainos, you get to think beyond limitations to make an immediate and positive impact – like transforming digital services for millions of citizens or helping Fortune 500 companies get live and thrive on Workday.

You’ll be part of a people-first culture that is growing around the world. We’re a creative, committed, and diverse group of individuals who succeed as a team.

At Kainos your ideas are heard and valued and you’ll leave a legacy that you can feel proud of. Join us and discover how our people write our story.

Job Profile description

At Kainos, we provide innovative and creative SaaS products designed to help Workday customers reduce risk and maximize their Workday investment. Our solutions include Workday testing, compliance, data masking, and document management. As a business with a proven record of year-on-year growth, we have multiple opportunities for product managers across each of our growth products to help us take our business to the next level.

As a Product Manager at Kainos, you'll combine your business and technical acumen to create captivating products. You'll understand our customers and market, identifying their needs and challenges. Your insights will drive valuable solutions with great ROI. You'll own the product roadmap, coordinating across functions for seamless execution and impact. You'll lead innovative ideas to fruition, ensuring our products excel in the marketplace.

Your responsibilities will extend beyond product development. You will be an advocate for the product both within Kainos and to the outside world. You will articulate the unique value propositions, create compelling product messaging, and develop high-impact marketing campaigns. You will equip our marketing, sales, and customer success teams with the knowledge and materials they need to champion our products with confidence.

Staying ahead of the curve is crucial, and you will become a market expert through continuous research and direct engagement with customers, prospects, and internal stakeholders. You will monitor trends, analyze competitors, and refine our strategies to maintain our leading position in the market.

Mentorship will also be a key aspect of your role. You will inspire and guide junior members of the product team, fostering their growth and helping them reach their full potential within Kainos.

While this role is listed as UK Homeworker, we are unfortunately unable to consider applications from candidates based in London at this time due to operational requirements.

As a Product Manager at Kainos, you will be responsible for:

• Market intelligence, understanding the market, trends, and customer Profile (ICP).
• Be an expert on our buyers, how they buy and their buying criteria.
• Define the value proposition and measurable ROI for products and features.
• Own the Market Segmentation to drive go-to-market activities.
• Manage the Product Roadmap across multiple functional areas, including problem discovery and analysis of market needs.
• Capture and articulate requirements directly from Customers, Prospects, and internal teams such as Sales, Presales, Delivery, Value teams, and other Workday Subject Matter Experts.
• Define and build solutions to address market/customer needs.
• Price feature add-ons and/or new product modules.
• Launch products and features, organizing and enabling internal teams such as delivery, marketing, onboarding to maximize impact.
• Run beta and early adopter programs with customers/development partners.
• Measure success and ROI for Kainos and Customers.
• Maintain awareness of competitors and market position.
• Sustain relationships with customers and technology partners.

Minimum (essential) requirements:

• Previous experience as a SaaS product manager in an Agile environment or leading Workday-based solutions.
• At least 5 years’ experience in analyzing, building, marketing, pricing, and launching software products or Workday solutions.
• Experience running beta and early adopter programs.
• Proven track record working closely with business analysts and product development leads/architects.
• Excellent communication skills, persuasive and effective, with strong negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to interpret and challenge information.
• Ability to facilitate team meetings and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Flexibility to travel as needed.

Desirable:

• Experience with Automated Testing Frameworks, Data Privacy, Compliance, or document management products.
• Experience integrating AI into commercial products.

People Management responsibilities include:

• Setting and reviewing goals, supporting team development, conducting performance reviews.
• Providing training, supporting career development, and managing workload and attrition.
• Participating in recruitment and interviews.

About Our Products:

• Smart Test – cloud-based Test Automation for Workday.
• Smart Audit – for periodic and real-time audit checks on Workday tenants.
• Smart Shield – SaaS security product for sensitive data.
• EDM – intelligent document management within Workday.

Join us to write the next chapter of our story. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and support all candidates through our inclusive recruitment process.