Description
My client is seeking a Product Manager who will lead the development of a project globally with an emphasis on the technical deployment, monitoring, development and roadmap management of the platform and environment.
This includes all procurement and management of relevant third party software to integrate to the platform and then the development of this platform into my clients smart maintenance eco-system. One of these businesses, a hybrid solution bringing consumers to trusted convenient garages which will become the start of an industry defining smart maintenance product for (initially cars). The role will report to the General Manager and will be based in Berkshire, UK with some travel required. My clients core digital product is a two sided marketplace where they connect small businesses (Workshops) looking for consumers with auto repair needs via a single scalable online platform. My clients platform will be vertically integrated and spans the entire life cycle from consumer acquisition to return of a serviced or repaired vehicle. This will develop and expand and challenge even the most experienced Product Manager. As is usual this is a role that brings together UX (user experience), technology and business and this will be a greater emphasis on the technical side than some roles but by being involved at the start of this journey the role for career development and expansion is massive.
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
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At least 7 years PM experience in a commercially driven position with a technical rather than marketing background.
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Ability to create businesses, with best in class UX to solve consumer frustrations
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Ideally Product Managed of a dual audience product such as AirBnB or similar.
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Passionate about making a difference, driven, focused and results orientated
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Strong analytical and insights to problem solve and convert into successful plans and solutions
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Strong Product Roadmap management skills.
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Experience managing a Global product
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Detail orientated/PM skills - completer/finisher
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Deal with ambiguity and an entrepreneurial 'lean start-up' mentality yet also manage a
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Strong stakeholder management skills as many will look to you for ownership but also to educate and influence.
Patience and influencing skills will be imperative.
Please quote Ref JS2134