Senior Product Manager

Ford Motor Company; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Manchester is seeking a skilled product manager with over 5 years of core systems expertise. The successful candidate will collaborate within a dynamic team, manage product launches, and drive data-informed decisions. This role requires excellent communication skills and a strong technical background, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred. Flexibility in work location is essential as attendance is required at the Dunton office or Manchester Business Centre four days a week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a digital product team with focus on back-end systems.
• Experience collaborating within a matrixed team setup.
• Excellent communication skills for product vision articulation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and launch software products throughout their lifecycle.
• Utilize data to inform product decisions and roadmaps.

Skills

Core Systems Expertise

Collaborative Leadership

Strategic Communication

Product Launch & Management

Analytical & Problem-Solving

Data-Driven Decision Making

Technical Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

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At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realise your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation. As the financial engine of Ford, Ford Credit is at the heart of the Ford customer experience. By transforming how we enable customers to own and finance vehicles, we are ultimately transforming the way people access and interact with transportation on a global scale.

The minimum requirements we seek:

• Proven Core Systems Expertise:5+ years of experience working within a digital product team, with a strong focus on back-end systems or platforms. Demonstrated expertise in product management within a software or technology company, with a deep understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.
• Collaborative Leadership:Experience collaborating effectively within a matrixed team setup, including offshore engineering teams. Proven ability to influence and coordinate across various digital product services.
• Strategic Communication:Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate and advocate for the product vision and strategy, particularly within the context of back-end digital services.
• Product Launch & Management:A proven track record of successfully launching and managing software products (front-end, back-end, or both) throughout their lifecycle.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving:Technically proficient with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Data-Driven Decision Making:A strong data-driven approach to product prioritization, utilizing data and analytics to inform decision-making and roadmap development.
• Technical Acumen:Comfortable engaging in technical discussions and understanding the nuances of backend systems. Possesses a strong technical mindset and a desire to delve into the intricacies of software architecture and development.
• Educational Background:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Our preferred requirements:

• Customer-Centric Approach:Ability to articulate the impact and benefit of digital services and applications as part of a wider customer journey or service blueprint. Strong advocate for the voice of the customer (both internal and external), integrating this insight into the decision-making process.
• Innovative Thinking:Champions out-of-the-box thinking in developing product ideas and problem-solving, utilizing metrics and KPIs to drive decisions and roadmap direction.
• Adaptability & Initiative:Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adapting quickly to changing priorities. A self-starter who demonstrates initiative and self-drive to get the job done.

Additional Information:

The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability

This position is based in Dunton or Manchester, and it is expected the successful candidate will be able to attend the Dunton office or Manchester Business Centre for typically 4 days a week and remain flexible on the days they are required to attend the office according to business requirements.

As part of our pre-employment checks process, successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check. This will be conducted in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applied only to unspent convictions.