Senior Product Manager / Lead Product Manager (Permanent) in Manchester

We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience. At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries Excited by the intersection of technology, creativity and data ~ Experienced in Agile methodologies, consulting and stakeholder leadership ~ A confident user of AI tools and technologies, who champions how AI can improve product management practice and outcomes for clients and users This role comprises leadership across our most complex and ambiguous agile projects and programmes, often spanning multiple teams and disciplines. Our Product Managers work with our expert in-house teams of developers, designers and testing engineers to deliver innovative, high-quality products. As a Lead Product Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our teams are building the right thing; You’ll work in close collaboration with designers, engineers, strategists, delivery leads and partner with senior and C-suite client stakeholders to define the product and service strategy, clarify priorities, validate hypotheses, align around measures of success, and more, to go from idea to successful implementation. Our Lead Product Managers take on our most complex projects and typically work in a product leadership role within a programme team, guiding other Product Managers as well as the wider delivery team. You'll be actively involved in commercial activities, playing a leading role in pitching, proposals and business development. You'll play a pivotal role in defining our practice strategy, improving our craft and capabilities, and coaching colleagues to support their learning and development. You'll also lead by example in how we use AI: embedding it into your own day-to-day practice as a Product Manager, championing better ways of using AI across your team, and helping design and deploy AI-powered products and capabilities with our clients and their users. Passionate about creating world-class digital products and services ~ A track record of planning and delivering successful end-to-end products and services, with a demonstrable history of results and the impact they’ve made ~ Experience building and deploying AI-powered products or capabilities with organisations and their users ~ Experience building your own tools, scripts or workflows that extend AI capabilities beyond a standard chat interface Experience coaching and turning underperforming teams into high-performing agile teams ~ At Valtech, we recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all. This is a permanent position based in the UK. Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer: ~ Hybrid working ~ Career advancement, with international mobility and professional development programs ~ Learning and development, with access to cutting-edge tools, training and industry experts Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. Beware of recruitment fraud: We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world. At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more. At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation.