UK Bus Franchising Tech Product Lead

Arriva Limited; North East; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arriva Limited is seeking a Product Manager for UK Bus Franchising to define and coordinate technology solutions across on-bus, depot and back-office environments. You will collaborate with Finance, Procurement and delivery teams to ensure scalable, cost-effective products that support franchise bids and mobilisation.

The role supports franchise opportunities across the UK, with hybrid working from Sunderland or London offices and at least three days in the office per week.

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.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving capability.

Responsibilities

• Define and coordinate technology product solutions for franchise opportunities across the UK Bus business.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Finance, Procurement, operations, bid teams, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure scalable, cost-effective solutions.
• Translate franchise and bid requirements into practical product inputs.
• Support mobilisation planning by defining clear product requirements and aligning dependencies.
• Work with suppliers and delivery teams to ensure solutions are supported and sustainable.

Skills

Product management

Stakeholder management

Prioritisation

Enterprise systems

Commercial awareness

Tools

Optibus

Job description

Arriva Limited is seeking a Product Manager for UK Bus Franchising to define and coordinate technology solutions across on-bus, depot and back-office environments. You will collaborate with Finance, Procurement and delivery teams to ensure scalable, cost-effective products that support franchise bids and mobilisation.

The role supports franchise opportunities across the UK, with hybrid working from Sunderland or London offices and at least three days in the office per week.