Senior Product Manager

Senior Product Manager Reports to: Managing Director Location: Hybrid - Newmarket - 2-days on-site, 2-days WFHHours: 32 hours across a 4-day week (no salary sacrifice) Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 Product: Wonde -  Who we are and what is important to us:Beyond unifies three technology-driven brands, Wonde, Evouchers and Secure Schools. Each brand shares a vision to reduce the friction of adapting technology, to help customers navigate an often overwhelming area and provide powerful solutions that make their everyday life easier. The three brands run independently with the autonomy to continue to prosper although as part of the Beyond team, you’ll join a wider, supportive environment where you’ll be able to pull on the expertise and capabilities of the group. We do not limit ourselves to standing still. We look ahead and strive to disrupt the sector we operate in. We believe technology should not be complicated or overwhelming. It should do what it says - quickly, safely and efficiently.Who Wonde is: Wonde revolutionises the educational landscape by providing an advanced cloud-based data management solution tailored for over 29,000 schools worldwide. Through cutting-edge technology, we empower educational institutions to streamline and optimise the way they handle and distribute their data to third-party applications.By leveraging Wonde's innovative platform, schools can efficiently manage vast volumes of information critical for administrative tasks, academic planning, and student support services. This streamlined approach allows schools to prioritise student learning with ease.Job snapshot:As Senior Product Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving Wonde’s product strategy. You’ll be responsible for the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to market launch. You’ll be a people person who can work cross-functionally with an innovative mindset to ensure successful product delivery. What you’ll be doing: Utilise expertise and previous experience to introduce new ways of working and processes to the product team
Lead and support the products through their entire lifecycle, supporting the development, design and delivery of the products and their future growth
Develop and lead the product roadmap alongside the senior leadership team, outlining the planned features & enhancement of products, with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding deadlines Develop a long-term product vision and product strategy that is aligned with the overall business strategy
Conduct market research in collaboration with Marketing and Sales to gather feedback and analyse user data to identify customer needs and pain points
Use customer feedback and product analytics to track product performance and inform its future innovation
Lead the ideation process and prioritise product and feature ideas centred around customer and business requirements Identify and be accountable for the project's key metrics
Create, prepare and deliver reports to key stakeholders on the status of developments
Partner with multiple teams at Wonde to create accurate User Stories Maintaining a well-structured and prioritised backlog
Facilitate Agile meetings such as Agile Storyboarding and other requirement-gathering tools and techniques
Drive sprint planning to deliver maximum value
What we’re hoping you’ll bring: A minimum of 4 years in a product manager position or similar role with the ability to demonstrate ownership of the entire product lifecycle
Previous experience in leading the development and delivery of products, particularly supporting teams and evolving processes through periods of growth Experience in defining and tracking key metrics centred around product success and customer satisfaction Hands-on experience supporting agile teams in a progressive environment Sound knowledge of core product management practices and processes
A Proven track record of ability to work cross-functionally with teams to execute product releases Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and across various disciplines and levels within the organisation
Ability to think creatively, and to drive products forward through innovative concepts and ideas Proven track record of managing multiple projects within ambitious timelines Ambition and initiative to drive change with the confidence to embrace new ways of working in an ever-moving sector Demonstrable knowledge of agile techniques, processes, patterns and tools
Strong backlog management skills with the ability to prioritise workflow and ensure deadlines are met
A keen eye for designing new products and functionality
What you’ll get:Beyond is much more than just a place to work. It is a place to grow, innovate, excel and learn. We have tech people, creative people and people people, all focused on providing a superior customer experience. We value, support and champion those we work with - promoting personal growth and happiness. We get that our success is dependent on the collective energy, intelligence and contributions of all our team members and we are committed to ensuring our work environment is the best it can be. We value your commitment and have worked hard to create adaptable and comprehensive benefits packages to suit individual needs, although you can expect the below as standard: 4-day working week
Onsite gym and well-being (quiet room) facilities
Buying and selling holiday scheme Additional holiday for length of service
Annual allowance for volunteering days
Onsite trained mental health and well-being champions
Monthly lunch club (on us)
Comprehensive wellness programmes (think meditation retreats and continuous access to well-being apps/initiatives)
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
Electric car scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Eye examination scheme
Financial contribution to the set up of work-from-home environments
Use of new and leading technology in the form of apple products
Frequent company-funded social events Office closure between Christmas & New Year
Access to continuous learning and development opportunities Comprehensive employee referral scheme
Casual Dress Code In addition to the above, you’ll have access to our ‘take your pick’ benefits scheme which is tailored specifically to you! Beyond is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage interest from all candidates and do not discriminate against any non-merit factors. If you require any adjustments to the application or selection process please call or email us so we can ensure you have the correct support: #####/01638 438094.
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