Technical Product Manager (Data platforms) (Specialist I - Software Engineering_

UST; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Technical Product Manager to drive the development of data products and enhance data capabilities. The role involves managing cross-functional teams, vendor relationships, and defining product strategies to align with business needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product management within a data-driven environment and a proactive mindset for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Product Manager in a data-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of data platforms and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of decentralized data platforms.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Define and prioritize product features and improvements.

Skills

Product Management

Project Management

Agile Delivery Management

Job description

Technical Product Manager (Data platforms) (Specialist I - Software Engineering)

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Role Description

Technical Product Manager (Data platforms)

Location: East Midlands (Hybrid Working Model)

Employment Type: Full-Time Employee (12-Month Fixed Term)

Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Technical Product Manager to support a key transformation initiative focused on decentralising data usage and driving the development of data products. This role will play a pivotal part in enhancing data capabilities, fostering a product-centric mindset, and driving behavioural change across business units.

The Role

• Lead the delivery of decentralized data platforms with a strong product management mindset.
• Drive the adoption and improvement of internal data products across multiple business units.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Champion behavioral change in the use and ownership of data products within the organization.
• Define and prioritize product features and improvements, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Act as a key liaison between technical teams, data professionals, and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive platform adoption and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Work with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to create the product strategy.
• Define near and long-term roadmaps, goals, objectives, and key results.
• Understand and drive performance against both commercial and non-commercial KPIs.
• Partner with multiple domains within the business to identify and deliver impactful user and business outcomes.
• Build a deep understanding of how data is used to drive value.
• Facilitate user research/testing to validate ideas and identify user problems to solve.
• Influence senior stakeholders to align priorities and set expectations.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Product Manager or similar role in a data-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of data platforms, internal product delivery, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence change.
• Excellent vendor management and communication skills.
• Self-starter with a proactive mindset and drive for continuous improvement.
• Product management experience, preferably with internal-facing products.
• Passion for product performance metrics and feedback.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Analytical thinking and innovative mindset.
• Collaborative attitude and positive approach.
• Ability to synthesize data insights and customer research.
• Experience in growing demand and engagement for products.
• Participation in or running of design sprints.

Nice to Have

• Experience in setting product roadmaps for scaling data products across domains.
• Knowledge of Data Mesh architecture principles.
• Experience piloting product platforms in large or complex organizations.

Additional Details

Skills: Product Management, Project Management, Agile Delivery Management

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Product Management and Marketing

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting