Product Manager - Financial Management Products

Civica; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Manchester is seeking an experienced Product Manager to drive product strategy and manage the product lifecycle. This role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure successful product delivery, informed by market trends and customer needs. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, experience in agile methodologies, and a focus on customer outcomes. Benefits include extensive annual leave, health perks, and a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Up to 3 extra days off for volunteering

Private medical insurance

5% employer pension match

Qualifications

• Strong product management experience in a software organization.
• Experience in leading product teams and collaborating with cross-functional groups.
• Ability to analyze data to inform product decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the product roadmap based on customer and market insights.
• Oversee the entire product lifecycle, ensuring successful launches and alignments.
• Conduct customer interviews and market research to inform product strategy.

Skills

Product management

Agile methodologies

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer focus

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

You will be an expert in creating clear and precise customer and outcome focused requirements. You will lead by example and have hands on execution of the product strategy for your product delivery, ensuring that product development practices and roadmaps are aligned to our global vision, to maximise productivity and growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of customer needs, market trends, and business goals to define and refine the product roadmap
• Work closely with various stakeholders, including engineering, design, marketing, commercial, and customer success teams to ensure successful product development and launch
• Conduct customer interviews, surveys, and market research to gather feedback and insights that inform product decisions
• Hands-on approach to defining and prioritising product requirements to guide the engineering process
• Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from concept to launch, ensuring timely and successful delivery of product features and releases
• Plan and execute successful product launches collaborating closely with Product Marketing team, including developing launch plans, positioning, and messaging
• Analyse data and metrics to measure product performance, identify areas for improvement, and make informed data-driven product decisions
• Champion a strong culture of knowledge sharing and product decision and design documentation
• Strong product management experience, working in a modern software or product led organisation
• Experience operating with Agile development methodologies to manage product development and collaborate with engineering teams
• Ability to navigate and address the complexities of product lifecycle management
• Strong analytical skills to collect, analyse, and interpret data to inform product decisions and identify market opportunities
• Capable of prioritising features, requirements, and tasks based on customer needs, business goals, and technical feasibility
• Driving force behind building and executing a product roadmap and strategy that aligns with customer needs and company goals
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, sales, and customer success
• Experience crafting compelling stories to communicate product vision, value, and benefits to various stakeholders at different levels

About Civica

We\'re Civica, and we create software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. From local government, to education, health, and care, over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our software to provide essential services to over 100 million citizens. Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work, supporting the needs of citizens and those who serve them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we\'re at a pivotal point in our journey to realise that aspiration.

Why you will love this opportunity

As Product Manager at Civica, you will be responsible for defining the strategic vision for your team driven by Civica\'s overall vision and creating product roadmaps that align to Civica\'s strategic goals. You will be responsible for leading other product managers, collaborating with product design, user research, engineering and commercial teams. You will oversee lifecycle management of your product, ensuring alignment with the company\'s mission and vision of becoming a global GovTech champion, whilst delivering critical products and services to citizens around the world. If you want to champion the use of technology in public services to improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organizations, Civica is the right place for you. We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve career growth, and make a real difference to people and communities.

What to expect

Time Off & Work-Life Balance: 25 Days Annual Leave + bank holidays - plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days. Days of Difference: Up to 3 extra days off for volunteering. Financial Well-being & Security: Pension Contributions - 5% employer match; Income Protection - Up to 75% salary; Life Assurance - 4x salary; Critical Illness Cover - £25,000 lump sum (extendable to dependents). Health & Perks: Private Medical Insurance; Health Cash Plan; Dental Insurance. Affinity Groups - Join employee-led communities. Bounty Bonus - Refer a friend & get rewarded.

Equity and Inclusion

At Civica, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and excellence, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure fairness and transparency, so every candidate has an equal chance to contribute to our mission. If you need any adjustments or accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to support you.