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Product Manager

Job details
Posting date: 15 October 2025
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Great Salary, Hybrid Working in our Amazing Leeds Office & Lots of Perks!
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 14 November 2025
Location: LS12 6LL
Company: thebigword
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 97d23f00f39240f69d5a

Summary

The Role Unveiled

We are seeking an ambitious Product Manager who thrives on close collaboration with development teams and the wider business to ensure the delivery of high-quality, user-centric solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Agile methodologies, exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record of launching successful products.

Your Role in Action

  • Set the vision and strategy for the product and instil this in the development teams and wider business. Represent the voice of the customer at every stage of the product lifecycle.
  • Own the product roadmap and manage stakeholder expectations with regards to scope and timescales. Prioritise features and initiatives by considering value vs effort.
  • Align the product goals with business goals; conduct market research, competitor analysis, and user feedback sessions to inform product decisions and identify new opportunities.
  • Define the product requirements, acting as a ‘translator’ between business stakeholders and development teams.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies to ensure clarity on priorities and scope of work. Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the teams.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including development, design, marketing and sales, to ensure successful product delivery and launch.
  • Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders and development teams, facilitating effective communication and promoting transparency. Comfortable working with third-party development partners to deliver products and projects.
  • Monitor BAU and post-launch product performance using KPIs and analytics. Incorporate data and feedback into future product iterations.

The Perfect Match: Your Skills & Talents

Core Skills

  • Strategic Thinking – Ability to see the bigger picture and align product efforts with business goals.
  • Customer Empathy – Deep understanding of your users’ needs and pain points.
  • Communication Skills – Able to communicate with clarity in both written and verbal formats; influencing and guiding the vision for the product.
  • Analytical Skills – Comfortable with analysing data and making data-driven decisions.
  • Leadership – Ability to lead without authority and drive alignment across teams.
  • Problem Solving – Takes a creative and pragmatic approach to solving complex challenges.
  • Technical Fluency – High-level understanding of software development processes and technologies.

Minimum Requirements

  • Experience: Minimum 3 years within Product Management or related roles. Project Management experience in addition would be advantageous.
  • Certification: At least one recognised Scrum/Agile certification (e.g. SAFe Product Owner / Product Manager (PO/PM), Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)).
  • Foundational Knowledge: Strong understanding of Agile principles; Experience using Product Management tools such as Azure DevOps (desired); Experience working in a technology or IT environment.

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