Product Manager I

McKinsey & Company, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Greater London seeks an experienced Product Manager I to lead identity governance programs. You will oversee the product development process, collaborate with diverse teams, and drive successful product launches. Ideal candidates have a relevant degree, 5+ years in product management, and expertise in identity management and security solutions. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Mentorship and learning opportunities

Diverse work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management focused on enterprise software.
• Strong technical background in identity and access management.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for feedback.
• Define KPIs and measure success of product initiatives.

Skills

Product management

Identity management

Security solutions

Leadership

Analytical mindset

Agile methodologies

Market insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

JIRA

Scrum

Kanban

Job description

Your Growth

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.

When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast‑paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Exceptional benefits: In addition to a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.

Your Impact

You will develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy, aligned with the company’s overall objectives and client demands. You will be required to lead the end‑to‑end product development process, including defining requirements, prioritizing features, and managing the product roadmap to ensure timely delivery of high‑quality solutions.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including IT, security, compliance, engineering, procurement, support, user research, adoption, legal, and customer success teams to gather feedback, address challenges, and ensure alignment on product priorities.

You will conduct market research, competitive analysis, and user interviews to identify market trends, opportunities, and user needs, and translate insights into actionable product requirements. You will drive successful product launches by developing go‑to‑market strategies and coordinating cross‑functional teams to ensure product adoption and success.

You will also define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of product initiatives, track performance against goals, and iterate on strategies based on data‑driven insights and maintain a deep understanding of user needs and pain points, advocate for the voice of the customer within the company, and champion user‑centric design and development practices. You will provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to the Identity Governance Administration (IGA) and Identity and Access Management (IAM) teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, and empowering team members to achieve their full potential.

As a Product Manager I for the Identity Governance Administration team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic vision, development, and execution of our IGA programs.

This position is critical in leading our migration and transformation project, ensuring the seamless integration of identity and access management tools, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. You will guide cross‑functional teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation to delivery.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of identity management in an increasingly digital world.

Your qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• Proven experience (5+ years) in product management roles, with a focus on enterprise software, identity management, or security solutions
• Strong technical background and understanding of identity and access management concepts, including authentication, authorization, and identity governance
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams
• Strategic thinker with a track record of developing and executing successful product strategies, driving innovation, and delivering business results
• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data and market insights to make informed decisions and prioritize product initiatives
• Experience working in agile development environments and familiarity with product management tools and methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, JIRA)
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or PMP; experience with specific IGA tools (e.g., SailPoint, Okta, etc.); previous experience in a migration or transformation project