Product Manager
Location: Reading
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Grade: Associate Partner
Hybrid
REQ003645
About XPS Group:
XPS Group is a prominent and growing UK consultancy and administration firm within the pensions and insurance sectors. As a FTSE 250 company with over 2000 employees, we leverage expertise alongside advanced technology to serve over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsors. Our goal is to foster a workplace where diverse talents thrive.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and ambitious professional to fill the role of Product Manager for our ‘Aurora’ software. Aurora is our inhouse pensions administration platform - servicing our in-house administrators, clients and members. It is multi-faceted software suite, including both internal and external technology solutions.
The ideal candidate will have experience of defining long term product vision, strategy, and roadmaps, and delivering quality solutions to internal and external customers.
The role holder will report into the Senior Product Manager, and work closely with other key stakeholders to set and implement the product direction for Aurora.
You will have a strategic mindset, excellent co-ordination and planning skills and be adept at influencing internal senior stakeholders.
Knowledge of pensions administration and pensions products would be a significant advantage given the nature of the business and its customer base and market positioning.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy, vision, roadmap
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Alongside senior key stakeholders, define the Aurora technology vision and long-term strategy.
- Create and maintain a clear prioritised product roadmap for Aurora and associated products.
- Use market research, competitor analysis and other insights/analytics to inform and re-evaluate the Aurora strategy and roadmap.
- Review success - defining key performance indicators (KPIs) and implementing a strategy for monitoring performance and allowing data-driven insights to inform the future of Aurora.
- Champion:
- continuous technology improvement and automation
- a Digital First strategy for both internal and external administration processes
- exceptional user experience and accessibility
- Drive business / stakeholder awareness and understanding of the Aurora strategy, vision and roadmap.
Delivery:
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Alongside the Senior Product Manager / Product Owners / delivery teams, execute the Aurora strategy and product roadmaps, working together to:
- manage roadmap priorities
- understand, define and implement new requirements
- detail user stories
- define success for new requirements
- agree test plans for new releases
- identify and mitigate delivery risks
- agree ‘release plans’
- Together with Project Managers, manage stakeholder / client expectations regarding requirements and delivery timelines.
- Together with Product Owners, manage product backlog and stakeholder expectations for delivery.
- Communicate new releases to key stakeholders / clients, and the wider administration business.
- Demo new releases to key stakeholders (both external and internal)
Due to the changing nature of the business, the job holder may from time to time be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within their capabilities.
Your Profile:
Essential:
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Right to work in the UK.
- Proven experience as a Product Manager, preferably working with multiple products and for different user groups.
- Strong understanding of the latest technologies and development methodologies.
- Articulate and comfortable conversing with developers, business SME’s, senior stakeholders and clients.
- Ability to co-ordinate and manage product rollout for multiple clients simultaneously.
- Ability to gather customer insights and translate them into successful product improvements.
- Ability to leverage data and analytics to make informed decisions and continuously improve product performance.
- Proactive problem solver with a creative mindset, capable of navigating challenges and finding innovative solutions.
Desirable:
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A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred.
- An understanding of UK pensions arrangements and pensions products.
What We Offer:
Enjoy a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus, and 25 days’ holiday with buy/sell flexibility. Benefits include pension matching, healthcare plans, life assurance, and retailer discounts. We support our team with a flexible benefits scheme, employee assistance, and digital GP service. Participating in volunteering events is encouraged with paid volunteer days available. Referral bonuses are offered for introducing suitable candidates to XPS.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit applications via Apply Now option or contact
[email protected] for more information. Join XPS Group and contribute to a dynamic and inclusive workplace.
Equal Opportunities Statement:
XPS Group is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure accessible and supportive work settings for all employees.
Eligibility:
Any employment offer made will be conditional upon you satisfying DBS Disclosure checks, Employment or educational references, Satisfactory credit checks and eligibility to work in the UK before an offer can be made. XPS Group is not able to provide sponsorship to employees.
Who Are We:
To find out more please visit: www.xpsgroup.com
