Product Manager 10 month FTC (maternity cover)

Company Description

Product Manager 10 month FTC (maternity cover)

Are you an experienced Product Manager looking for a new challenge? Have you had direct exposure to working with products that are technical in nature? Have you worked closely with stakeholders and been able to educate and influence them through the decision making process?

If the answer is YES to all of the above, then this could be an exciting new role for you!

As a Product Manager you will be responsible for translating the strategy and roadmap into a clear and prioritised tactical backlog while working closely with the development team to execute the backlog into actionable tasks.

So, who are we? 

We are Reach Plc, you might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it. We are home to the UK and Ireland’s most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK!, to our regional titles such as the Liverpool Echo, BirminghamLive and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people. We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human.

Oh, and we should probably also mention that with a monthly readership of 47 million people, Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK. At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too.

This role is a Hybrid position (Home & Hub Based) – we’re a team located around the United Kingdom with people North, South, East and West but have central hubs in the North (Manchester/Liverpool) and South (London Canary Wharf) – your nearest Hub will be your assigned Hub. Some infrequent travel to our core offices will be required from time to time but for the most part, you’ll be remote.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

The product manager adapts to evolving business needs, focusing on delivery, analysis, and strategy. You will navigate design, delivery, and engineering, guided by leadership.

Responsibilities include product ownership, requirement communication, and backlog management in an agile framework. This involves prioritising tasks for clarity among teams.

You will conduct problem analysis to ensure understanding and plan sprints to manage dependencies efficiently.

Collaborating with QA, they define scope and testing criteria. They work with development teams to optimise changes for growth and success.

Understanding business priorities and technical options is crucial. You will research trends, explore ideas, understand user behaviours, and communicate strategy effectively.

Qualifications

Candidates should have experience with large-scale web or mobile applications and subscriptions. They must analyse problems collaboratively.

Experience as a Product Manager or similar role is essential, with comfort in communicating with engineers. Agile or scrum experience is important; ideally working with Engineers, QA, and Designers.

A track record in complex environments is crucial. Strong influencing skills are advantageous for collaboration at all levels.

Additional Information

Additional information

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

• Help saving for your retirement – join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days’ holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day – an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave – including maternity, paternity and adoption – and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan – free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• As one of the UK’s top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support – including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
• Awesome career opportunities – you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We are also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

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