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Your new companyKeele University is a world-class campus-based university which have ambitious plans for our future growth and development. Our technology mission focusses on leveraging digital and data expertise to drive innovation and support a sustainable future.Digital Transformation will play a key part in supporting our focus across three key strategies: Digital Society Institute establishing a gateway to digital and data expertise within the University; Smart Energy and Green Technology; and Partnerships and collaboration.Our commitment to technology is deeply intertwined with our broader mission of sustainability and societal impact, and we want you to be part of our future.Your new roleAn exciting opportunity to join as The IDS Product Manager in teaching and learning services, leading the development and delivery of innovative digital products that enhance the teaching, learning, and educational experience. Working closely with stakeholders, you will identify needs, define product vision, and ensure successful implementation and adoption of digital solutions. This role is pivotal in driving.Digital transformation, ensuring that our teaching and learning services remain competitive and cutting-edge.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the future of education at Keele and contribute to a supportive and inclusive team culture within the IDS department.What you'll need to succeed
- The ability to identify opportunities for digital advancements to create a coherent product portfolio
- Extensive experience in monitoring and reporting on product performance, making data-driven decisions to inform future development and continuous improvement
- Be able to define and articulate product visions, strategies and roadmaps, aligning with the wider transformational strategy.
- Experience in managing the product lifecycle from concept to launch through service improvements, including user UAT testing, feedback, and iterative improvement, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption of new systems.
- Extensive experience of working collaboratively with Senior leadership colleagues and managing change across technology and non-technology stakeholders
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to provide direction to cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
- A track record of aligning product management processes with the Business Technology Standard (BTS) against the wider strategic plan.
What you'll get in returnKeele University are committed to providing an excellent worklife balance and below are just some of the extensive employee benefits.
- Agile and flexible working
- 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays with the option to buy further holiday
- Health and Wellbeing SupportWith 24 hour access to staff counselling
- Keele is committed to supporting colleagues with parenting and caring responsibilities and offer a range of generous family-friendly policies.
- Occupational health support
- Eye and eyesight examinations
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Green campus with on-campus walking and cycling routes
- Cycle to work scheme with tax-free hire of bicycles and related safety and security equipment.
What you need to do nowHAYS Technology have been retained by Keele University to manage the search and recruitment of this role. For all enquiries, please contact Hayley Heath at Hays Technology.
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