Job Role: Product Manager

Industry: Utilities

Location: Hybrid role, primarily home-based with occasional travel to Bristol, Cardiff, and London.

Duration: 12 months initially (possible extension)

Pay Rate: 500 per day via Umbrella

Are you ready to lead product innovation in the dynamic field of IT & Digital within Electricity Distribution? Our client is seeking a passionate and proactive Product Manager to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker who thrives in an agile environment!

The role: As the Product Manager, you will report to the Head of Product Management and be at the forefront of shaping the product roadmap. You will:

Develop and maintain a high-level product roadmap that aligns with the organisation's strategic vision.
Collaborate with Senior Leadership to prioritise initiatives that deliver maximum business value.
Balance Innovation with Sustainability to ensure strategic initiatives meet commercial objectives.
Regularly Assess the competitive landscape, customer feedback, and market trends to inform product strategy.
Lead the Prioritisation of the commercial product roadmap based on business goals and customer needs.
Act as the primary liaison between internal and external stakeholders, managing expectations and ensuring transparency.
Facilitate workshops, demos, and discussions to gather input and validate product concepts.
Collaborate closely with the Product Owner and development teams to balance customer-facing features with technical improvements.
Champion agile frameworks (Scrum and Kanban) within the team and promote Agile values across the organisation.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability, mentoring team members along the way.

Skills and Experience:

Product lifecycle knowledge: Deep understanding of the product development lifecycle.
Analytical skills: Ability to synthesize data and insights into actionable strategies.
Customer-centric focus: Strong understanding of customer needs and delivering value.
Communication and influencing skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Technical acumen: Adequate understanding of technical processes and software development.
Problem-solving abilities: Creative and effective in addressing challenges.
Commercial awareness: Solid grasp of financial metrics and market trends.
Leadership skills: Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive product development.
Experience with data: Desirable but not essential; ability to explain and provide reasons behind information is crucial.

If you're enthusiastic about leading product strategy and driving innovation in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you! Join our client on this exciting journey to transform the Electricity Distribution landscape.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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