Senior Product Manager - Platform Services

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Role Introduction

The role of Senior Product Manager – Platform Services strategically and commercially manages the product/product line that they are responsible for. The Senior Product Manager leverages their advanced understanding of their products industry/domain and applies their in-depth understanding of customer needs and behaviours to inform a multi-year platform vision, strategy, and roadmap. With strong financial acumen, the Senior Product Manager leverages their understanding of finance principles and product metrics to drive ARR growth and COGS (cost of goods sold) reduction to achieve product contribution targets. The role suits someone with advanced understanding and experience of the concept to market process and product lifecycle management.

What You Will Do

As Senior Product Manager For Platform Services you will:

• Proactively perform effective research to identify market requirements and understanding of technical trends.
• Apply understanding of key financial terms, product metrics, and understanding of leading/lagging indications to drive product contribution.
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue (e.g., exploring new markets, implementing retention strategies) and to reduce costs.
• Envision the future state of the platform and how it will evolve over time to meet the changing needs of the users and market.
• Lead and own the execution of the strategic plan to achieve the platform vision.
• Lead effective annual strategic roadmap planning aligning with best practice and collaborating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Be comfortable building business cases and performing ROI analysis.
• Articulate a clear and compelling product roadmap to other functions, stakeholders including senior leadership and customers.
• Apply experience of concept to market processes to engage with the right function effectively and at the right time.

What You Will Have

• Advanced understanding in a Senior Product Manager Role.
• Experience managing Cloud/SaaS Products in a Platform as a Service environment.
• Strong domain/Industry experience.
• Strong customer-facing skills with the ability to represent the company in a confident and professional manner.
• Experience in using product roadmapping software e.g., Aha!
• An analytical approach to problem-solving, data analysis, and insights-driven.
• Communication – communicates clearly and effectively with others and presents information or ideas with impact.
• Collaboration – works well with others to achieve a defined and common business purpose.
• Strategic thinking – can develop a big-picture view and link long-term vision to daily work.

What We Do For You

Wellbeing focused – Our people are our greatest assets, and ensuring everyone feels their best self to come to work is integral.

• Annual Leave – 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and the ability to buy additional days.
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free advice, support, and confidential counselling available 24/7 through Care First.
• Endometriosis Friendly Employer – We are proud to confirm our commitment to developing an environment and culture that allows those with endometriosis to thrive in the workplace.

Personal Growth – Regardless of where you are at in your career, we’re committed to enabling your growth personally and professionally.

• Development Programmes – From Future Managers to Leadership Training, our development programmes help you get where you need to go.
• Performance Bonus – Our Group-wide bonus scheme enables you to reap the rewards of your success.

Financial wellbeing – We understand as well as your mental wellbeing, your financial wellbeing is really important.

• Pension Scheme – Our plan with Scottish Widows offers 5% matched contribution by the company.
• Income protection insurance – Providing you with support and assistance when you need it most.
• Discounted Parking – We have partnered with QPark to provide an exclusive discounted rate for OneAdvanced employees when purchasing a digital season ticket.

Recognition – Highlighting and rewarding the great work our people do.

• Performance & Talent – Our own technology platform that allows you to get real-time feedback, conversations, and goals to help you become your best self.

Making a Difference – We provide opportunities to help our people make a difference to the causes they care about.

• MatchIt! – Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and Advanced will match part of the funding.
• Volunteering Time – Our volunteering leave scheme allows you to use your time to help those who need it.
• Pennies from Heaven – Donate the pennies from your paycheck to help make a difference without lifting a finger.

Who We Are

OneAdvanced is one of the UK’s largest providers of business software and services serving 20,000+ global customers with an annual turnover of £330M+. We manage 1.5 million 111 calls per month, support over 2 million Further Education learners across the UK, handle over 10 million wills, and so much more. Our mission is to power the world of work and, as you can see, our software underpins some of the UK’s most critical sectors.

We invest in our brilliant people. They are at the heart of our success as we strive to be a diverse, inclusive and engaging place to work that not only powers the world of work but empowers the growth, ambitions, and talent of our people.

To learn more about working at OneAdvanced please click here.

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