Product Manager in Poole

This is a remote-based role, with attendance required at the Ibcos office in Poole for meetings and training sessions, typically once per month.

Salary - £60,000 - £65,000 depending on experience.

Job Title: Product Manager

Responsible for: Product Owners

Team: Product

Responsible to: Senior Product and Initiatives Manager

Company Overview

Ibcos Computers Ltd is the UK’s leading provider of Dealership Management Software to the Agricultural, Construction and Ground Care industries. We help Dealerships manage all areas of their business operations from parts and service, through to sales and finance, with innovative solutions to achieve their business objectives.

Job Overview

The Product Manager will support the Senior Product and Initiatives Manager to develop and execute an innovative product vision and strategy that delivers exceptional customer value and drives business growth.

You will help translate ideas into products and features, define roadmaps and ensure a strong return on investment for your product areas.

You will manage a team of product owners and the commercial areas of your products, to ensure our software meets the needs of both our current and future customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and communicate product vision and strategy for your product areas, aligned with company goals.
• Own the product lifecycle from ideation through development, launch, iteration, and ongoing support.
• Develop a deep understanding of the dealer management domain and emerging industry trends.
• Identify opportunities for product innovation, product growth and product differentiation.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis and customer interviews to inform future product decisions.
• Create, maintain and justify commercial models, pricing structures and business cases to support product decisions.
• Maintain product roadmaps, backlogs and release plans for your product area.
• Collaborate with development, sales, marketing, PSG and support to prioritise features and user stories.
• Adapt priorities based on changing business needs while keeping customer value and product goals central.
• Ensure bugs and issues are prioritised effectively, balancing customer impact and development capacity.
• Work closely with development to deliver high-quality solutions on schedule, within budget, and to specification.
• Drive the commercial performance of your product areas, ensuring revenue, adoption and ROI targets are met.
• Collaborate with Sales, PSG and Marketing to ensure effective go‑to‑market strategy for your products.
• Ensure value propositions for new and existing products are clear, compelling and validated by customers.
• Work closely with customers and support teams to gather feedback and identify product improvements
• Track releases, manage dependencies and ensure delivery meets scope, budget and timelines.
• Champion agile methodologies and encourage experimentation and continuous team improvement.
• Communicate product progress, priorities, and risks clearly to leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Manage dependencies and remove blockers to ensure smooth product delivery.
• Maintain accurate product documentation and share knowledge across teams.
• Manage, mentor and develop Product Owners to create a high‑performing team.

Qualifications Required

• Educated to Degree standard or equivalent and/or have equivalent work experience.
• Role related recognised enhanced qualifications, for example Certified Professional Scrum Product Owner at level 2 or above.

Experience Required

• Experience as a Product Manager or Senior Product Owner delivering products through their full product lifecycle.
• Experience of leading a product team including day‑to‑day line management, leading by example and demonstrating ownership and commitment to business objectives.
• Hands‑on experience managing roadmaps, backlogs, features and enhancements across multiple releases.
• Strong track record of using customer insights, data and market analysis to inform product decisions.
• Experience working closely with cross‑functional teams including development, QA, UX, sales, marketing and support.
• Experience balancing customer needs with commercial outcomes, technical constraints and business strategy.
• Experience defining and monitoring key product metrics, such as adoption, engagement, satisfaction and ROI.
• Practical experience of Agile methodologies, including Scrum, and working within iterative delivery frameworks.
• Experience communicating product vision, priorities and progress to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Knowledge of dealer management or ERP processes (Sales, Accounts, Parts, Service, Rental) is highly beneficial.

Suitable for someone who…

• Is passionate about delivering high‑quality products that provide real value to customers.
• Builds strong working relationships through clear and adaptable communication.
• Works effectively with customers, internal teams and stakeholders.
• Is highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities across different products and initiatives.
• Has excellent attention to detail and produces clear, accurate documentation.
• Understands the commercial impact of product decisions and enjoys balancing customer value with business goals.
• Thrives in fast‑moving and evolving environments, adapting quickly to change.
• Enjoys mentoring, supporting and developing others as part of a collaborative product team.

Diversity within the workplace

At Ibcos Computers we are pleased to say we create a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and to achieve their full potential.

As a company, we continuously strive to outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, and/or mental or physical disabilities.

If you have a disability, such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we will be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to complete the process to your best ability.

By prioritising employee wellbeing, experience, recognition, and development, we are instrumental in attracting, nurturing, and retaining top talent that contributes to Ibcos Computers success and growth.

What You Can Expect from Us

• 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus bank holidays
• Company profit share bonus scheme
• Annual salary reviews, based on individual performance
• Professional Development by e-learning, and contribution to course with accredited certification
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Access to our retail discounts platform
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company Sick Pay
• Purchase Holiday Scheme
• Group Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice
• Life Assurance
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme

Training and Development

Our extensive online training library has a vast collection of courses to enhance your skillset and knowledge in many areas. You can access over 30,000 courses on a variety of topics to boost your performance.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Applications

We recognise that many candidates use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the preparation of job applications. AI may be used to assist with tasks such as spell checking, grammar, formatting and improving the clarity of written responses. However, applicants must ensure that all information submitted is their own and accurately reflects their skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience.

Candidates should not use AI or other automated tools to complete application forms, generate substantive responses on their behalf, or create content that does not genuinely represent their own experience and abilities. Applications should be a personal and authentic expression of the candidate's qualifications, achievements and career history.

Any information provided must be truthful, accurate and capable of being discussed and evidenced during the recruitment process. AI-generated content must not be used to fabricate, exaggerate, embellish or misrepresent experience, qualifications, responsibilities or achievements.

The use of AI to present information that is not an accurate reflection of a candidate's own experience may be regarded as dishonest and may be treated as a form of cheating within the recruitment process. Where we reasonably believe that an application contains misleading, fabricated or misrepresented information, the application may be withdrawn from consideration or, where discovered later, any offer of employment may be withdrawn in accordance with applicable law.

This approach helps us maintain a fair, transparent and inclusive recruitment process, ensuring that all candidates are assessed consistently on their own skills, experience and potential.

This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System. Therefore, Ibcos Computers will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position.