At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of Product Managers to create impactful digital products.
- Company: Join CreateFuture, an AI-native consulting partner with a people-first approach.
- Benefits: Enjoy 35 days leave, private medical insurance, and a 5% pension match.
- Other info: Flexible working options and opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of product management while mentoring a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Experience in product management and a knack for coaching others.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
CreateFuture is an AI-native consulting partner where people do work that matters and are supported to do it well. We work alongside organisations such as PayPal, adidas, NatWest, FanDuel and Money Saving Expert, building digital products and services that make a difference while always putting people first. Our commitment to craft, quality, and culture has helped us scale to over 600 people in just a few years.
CreateFuture are looking for a collaborative and pragmatic Lead Product Manager to join our growing team and help us define and develop an exciting array of products over a variety of industries, technologies and domains. Our Product Managers are responsible for working with senior leadership, our internal design and engineering teams and our clients to help define and implement product strategies that are consistent with our clients’ vision. This can be from early stage research and market analysis through to development, delivery and iteration.
As we rapidly scale, we’ve identified an exciting opportunity for a Lead Product Manager to help support our growth. To do this you’ll use your deep understanding of product management methodologies and a consistent application of good practice. You will also be responsible for the wellbeing of a team of product managers. You will help embed good practice and coach your team in client management techniques and the application of product management.
- Do you have experience in developing Product Managers and a passion for the craft of Product Management?
- Do you have an empathetic leadership style with a focus on coaching each person to help grow their career and skills?
- Reporting into the Head of Product Operations and be able to represent the team as we grow.
- Leading a team of Product Managers and support recruitment.
- Helping embed and support career progression pathways using our development framework for personal growth.
- Providing support to the team through mentorship and coaching.
- Acting as an escalation point for the team, helping to remove internal and external blockers as needed.
- Supporting resourcing of Product Managers on projects.
- Identifying training and development needs.
- Lead clients through their digital transformation journey, ensuring long term lasting relationships are made with key decision-makers.
- Working with the team to improve, shape and structure the Product Management ways of working.
- Passionate about Product Management as a discipline and keen to keep up to date on emerging trends, as well as experimenting with new tools and techniques.
- Knowledge and experience of Product Management frameworks and approaches for continuous discovery and delivery.
- Experience working within a digital transformation and AI consultancy, delivering technology solutions to enterprise clients.
- Experience mentoring, coaching and developing Product Managers and supporting the growth of product capability.
- Have experience of using data to help drive decisions and steer the direction of the product towards the client’s north star.
- Knowledge of web and mobile technologies and practices.
- Experience leading or supporting client discovery, workshops and product strategy, translating business needs into digital solutions.
- Be comfortable with ambiguity and help provide clarity in all situations.
We offer flexible working, including hybrid and remote options. Our office hubs are located in Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, London and Bulgaria, with occasional travel to client sites or CreateFuture offices when needed.
Inclusion at CreateFuture: We will do what we can to help.
Head of Product / Product Lead / Senior Product Manager employer: CreateFuture
CreateFuture is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, prioritising employee well-being and professional growth. With flexible working arrangements and opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment, employees are empowered to innovate and excel in their roles. The Manchester office, along with other locations, provides a vibrant setting for team engagement and personal development, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
