Product Manager - Transport

Civica; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays included

Volunteer days (up to 3)

Job summary

Civica is seeking a Product Manager for Transport with a track record in software product leadership. You will define strategic product vision, drive roadmaps, and lead a cross-functional team across engineering, design, marketing, and commercial peers to deliver high-impact transport solutions.

In this role, you will shape product strategy, conduct user research, and manage lifecycle from ideation to launch.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience in a software or product-led organisation.
• Strong analytical skills to identify market opportunities and solve product-related issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with stakeholders, including executives and customers.
• Experience leading geographically distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of customer needs, market trends, and business goals to define and refine the product roadmap.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, commercial, and customer success teams to ensure successful product development and launches.
• Conduct customer interviews, surveys, and market research to gather feedback and inform product decisions.
• Oversee the product lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring timely delivery of features and releases.
• Plan and execute product launches with clear positioning and messaging in collaboration with Product Marketing.
• Analyze data to measure product performance, identify improvements, and drive data-driven decisions.
• Champion knowledge sharing and maintain design documentation across teams.

Skills

Product management

Analytical skills

Agile

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Roadmap development

Job description

We’reCivica and we make software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. From local to state government, to education, to health and care, over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our software to help provide critical services to over 100 million citizens.

Our aspiration is to be aGovTechchampion everywhere we work around the globe, supporting the needs of citizens and those that serve them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success,we'reat a pivotal point on our journey to realize that aspiration.

Why you will love this opportunity as Product Manager - Transport at Civica

Civica Transport delivers fleet and transport management solutions that enable customers to operate safer, more compliant and more efficient vehicle fleets and delivery solutions. Through a combination of cloud technology and continuous product innovation, we support fleet operators and delivery operations in improving operational performance while reducing risk, cost and complexity.

As a Product Manager, you are 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. Responsible for leading other product managers, collaborating with product design, user research, engineering and commercial teams. Overseeing 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.

What you will do to be successful in this role

Key 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

• 5+ years of relevant product management experience, working in a modern software or product led organisation
• Strong analytical skills to identify market opportunities and solve complex product-related issues.
• Ability to navigate and address the complexities of product lifecycle management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders, including executives, customers, and team members
• Continuously seeking to understand customer needs, pain points, and motivations to develop products that meet customer requirements and deliver value
• Strong analytical skills to collect, analyse, and interpret data to inform product decisions
• Capable of prioritising features, requirements, and tasks based on customer needs, business goals, and technical feasibility.
• Driving force behind building and execute 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
• Flexible to adapt to changing market conditions, customer needs, and business priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills to overcome technical, business, and customer challenges
• Operates with Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, to manage product development and collaborate with engineering teams
• Ability to craft compelling stories to communicate product vision, value, and benefits to various stakeholders at different levels
• Experience leading geographically distributed teams
• Experience with market research, competitive analysis, and market trend analysis Familiarity with UX design principles and human-centred design methodologies
• Experience with cloud-based technologies, such as SaaS, PaaS, or IaaS

We Want You to Bring Your Whole Self to Work

There is no such thing as the perfect candidate, so if you think you have what it takes butdon't necessarily meet every single point on the list above, please still get in touch.We'dlove to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

As a company, we'repassionate about what we do and the citizens we serve. If you, too, want to champion the use of technology in public services to improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organizations, then 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.
We know that when our people are happy, they work better and have greater job satisfaction. Here'swhat you can expect:

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

25 Days Annual Leave+ bank holidays – plus theoptionto 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 to support your future.
Income Protection– Up to 75% salary cover for long-term illness.
Life Assurance– 4x salary tax-free lump sum.
Critical Illness Cover– £25,000 lump sum (extendable to dependents).

Health & Perks

Private Medical Insurance– Fast access to private healthcare.
Health Cash Plan– Claim back physio, therapies & more.
Dental Insurance– Cover for routine & emergency care.
Affinity Groups– Join employee-led communities.
Bounty Bonus– Refer a friend & get rewarded.

At Civica, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a variety of perspectivesdrivesinnovation 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 oraccommodationstoparticipatein our recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to support you.