Product Manager

TN United Kingdom; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Work at the cutting edge of digital innovation.

Doing things differently.

Corporate Applications Product Manager

Full Time/Permanent - Hybrid Working with a min of 2 days per week on Campus

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Product Manager to oversee a portfolio of Software applications within NTU's Corporate Applications team - part of NTU's Digital Technologies department. Our goal is to deliver digital solutions that align with our strategic objectives and improve the experience for both students and staff. The Corporate Applications team is essential in managing and optimising our corporate systems to support the University's goals.

You will work strategically with Business Owners, DT Managers, and Vendors to ensure all applications are optimised for NTU’s needs. The Product Team deliver key strategic software application strategies via product roadmaps, driving both large-scale projects and a programme of continuous improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strategic and operational product roadmaps.
• Build and nurture relationships with vendors, owners, key users, and technical teams to understand product usage and make informed decisions.
• Gain a detailed understanding of products within your portfolio, including their deployment at NTU and their impact on both the student and staff experience.
• Manage product lifecycles and lead a programme of continuous improvement through Product Roadmapping.
• Manage identified risks within your portfolio in collaboration with Business Owners, Vendors, and internal DPO, Purchasing, Legal, and InfoSec teams.
• Implement NTU's Vendor Management strategy and collaborate with key stakeholders within the University and external suppliers/partners.
• Conduct contract negotiations and renewals to ensure NTU maximises value from vendor relationships.
• Uphold NTU's Digital Technologies' strong reputation by attending internal stakeholder meetings and external vendor meetings and conferences.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Product Manager or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and execute methodically.
• Proficiency in using product management tools and software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

About Us

Digital technologies (DT) is at the cutting edge of digital innovation, partnering with global organisations to focus on delivering an outstanding student and staff digital experience.

At NTU, digital will be our differentiator; it will provide opportunities to enhance the timeliness and quality of the delivery of teaching and learning, research, support for our students, and the delivery of services. Whether you're looking to start a career in IT or are already a specialist in digital technology and its uses, our DT team at NTU could be the perfect place for you.

Join Us

• Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
• Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
• 25 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• And a whole lot more.

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. However, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa for more information. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

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