Product Manager - MAST Simplification Project in Southampton

Product Manager – MAST Simplification Project (fixed‑term contract, 12 months)

Location: Multiple countries considered.

What we're looking for

MAST is a monolith software system that facilitates the execution of class and statutory survey and certification. The role is part of a program to modernise the system, prioritising the execution, certification and fee information components across several discrete workstreams.

What we offer you

The opportunity to work for an organisation that is values‑driven and invests in staff development through a range of learning programmes. A fixed‑term contract for 12 months.

The role

• Collaborate with the Project Team to define and refine epics, features and user stories.
• Use or collect user feedback and translate it into action plans and user stories to promote enhancements.
• Engage with business SMEs to support Business Analysts and Product Analysts with industry knowledge and expertise.
• Provide ideas and suggestions to enhance the vision for the project.
• Contribute to the In‑Service Product Management Team and to related maritime compliance areas as required.
• Provide timely and appropriate guidance to clients and stakeholders regarding product changes.
• Plan, evaluate and process documentation/data/information and tasks in line with local business requirements and timelines.
• Discuss and present ideas and topics in specific technical areas to a technical audience/client, suggesting solutions to meet technical standards with SME support when needed.
• Participate in and present workshops (internal or external) for project support, and collaborate on material preparation and delivery.

What you bring

• A degree or equivalent recognised by Lloyd's Register in a relevant field or qualifications suited to a product‑management role.
• Strong communication skills at all organisational levels, with the ability to influence effectively and openly both inside and outside the organisation.
• An understanding of and ability to engage in marine technical discussions with clients and LR colleagues.
• The ability to analyse complex or unfamiliar situations, visualise solutions and see them through to resolution.
• Enjoyment of building relationships and a proactive approach to developing key relationships internally and externally.
• Commercial awareness and the capacity to develop strategic action plans based on input from key stakeholders.
• A strong team spirit, professional people skills and the ability to promote a collaborative working environment.
• Thorough industry knowledge of maritime compliance regimes, product management and software development.
• Motivational skills to drive colleagues toward business objectives.
• A flexible approach to adapting the role as the position evolves.

You are someone who

• Is keen to take accountability and ownership for delivering customer needs.
• Can self‑manage and prioritise tasks to achieve goals.
• Is effective at solving problems, troubleshooting and making timely decisions.
• Is flexible and eager to take initiatives.
• Communicates in a structured way and can present technical ideas in user‑friendly language.
• Displays a team spirit, especially in multicultural environments.
• Responds positively to learning opportunities and is comfortable stepping outside their comfort zone.

We are committed to equal‑opportunity and are a disability‑confident, inclusive employer. All stages of our recruitment process are designed to be accessible, and reasonable adjustments can be provided upon request. For further information contact careers@lr.org.