Strategic Bus Franchising Tech Product Manager

Arriva Group; North East; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arriva is seeking a Product Manager - UK Bus Franchising to define and coordinate technology product solutions supporting franchise opportunities across the UK Bus business. You will work with Product Managers, Finance, Procurement, operations and bid teams to ensure scalable, cost-effective technology solutions aligned with Arriva’s strategy.

You will partner across teams to translate franchise requirements into practical inputs and roadmaps, drive mobilisation readiness and ensure governance,

Qualifications

• Experience in Product Management within operational or business-critical environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating multiple priorities and product streams.
• Understanding of enterprise systems and process improvement.
• Ability to influence decision-making across diverse teams and functions.

Responsibilities

• Define and coordinate technology product solutions to support franchise opportunities across the UK Bus business.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Finance, Procurement, operational teams, bid teams, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure scalable, cost-effective solutions.
• Translate franchise and bid requirements into actionable product inputs and roadmaps.
• Coordinate priorities across Product Managers to support franchise opportunities.
• Ensure solutions meet contractual, regulatory and security requirements.

Skills

Product Management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Enterprise systems understanding

Commercial awareness

Tools

Optibus

Job description

Arriva is seeking a Product Manager - UK Bus Franchising to define and coordinate technology product solutions supporting franchise opportunities across the UK Bus business. You will work with Product Managers, Finance, Procurement, operations and bid teams to ensure scalable, cost-effective technology solutions aligned with Arriva’s strategy.

You will partner across teams to translate franchise requirements into practical inputs and roadmaps, drive mobilisation readiness and ensure governance,