Senior Product Manager

A key role in shaping innovative products that define the future of UK industry and infrastructure. As part of the Product Team, you'll work on the development of cutting-edge products, managing their lifecycle from user insights and market demands to performance measurement and new feature propositions.

This hands-on role involves advancing proofs of concept (PoCs) and minimum viable products (MVPs) toward market readiness while driving best practices in product management. You'll collaborate across teams-including UX, Solution Architecture, and Business Development-and mentor both your team and startups.

With direct line management responsibilities, you'll develop your team and ensure resources align with priorities. This is your chance to make an impact in a fast-moving organisation at the forefront of emerging digital technologies.

WHAT YOU'LL DO (Duties)

• Oversee the delivery and success of your products and those of your team, including line management and mentorship of Product Managers.
• Act as the showrunner for projects, defining tasks and ensuring delivery from both direct and indirect reports.
• Contribute to the development of the company's product strategy and improved product management practices.
• Collaborate with other teams to maximise product awareness and support Business Development in creating commercial opportunities.
• Conduct competitor analysis and promote the integration of user insights throughout the product lifecycle.
• Represent Digital Catapult at external events, conferences, and meet-ups to evangelise its innovation, technology, and products.

Minimum Requirements

• Proven Product Management Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience managing products throughout their lifecycle, including requirement gathering, user and market testing, go-to-market strategy, and commercialisation.
• Collaborative Leadership: Strong track record of managing and mentoring skilled product managers, working effectively with cross-functional teams (UX, Marketing, Development, Business Development) in complex, matrix environments.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional ability to manage diverse stakeholders, communicate complex ideas clearly, and ensure alignment across internal and external teams.
• Agile Delivery Skills: Experience with Agile methodologies, including sprint planning and tools like JIRA, to deliver prioritised, customer-focused features iteratively.
• Strategic Vision & Mentorship: A natural evangelist for user insights and continuous improvement, with a passion for mentoring junior team members and contributing to organisational product strategy.

Deadline for Applications: Friday 24th January

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise and value the advantages and opportunities that come with having people from diverse backgrounds working with us and it is our ambition to build an organisation which is representative and reflective of UK society. We are part of the Catapult network and we are actively committed to our Inclusivity in Innovation Charter, about which you can find out more here.

We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates, candidates from minority and underrepresented groups and from candidates with more or less experience, provided the requisite skills can be demonstrated.

As members of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Please do speak with us about adjustments that could support you through our interview process.

Digital Catapult is an equal opportunities employer.

Benefits

• We are in the UK's Top 100 Best Workplaces and placed in the UK's Best Workplaces in Tech and Large Organisations.
• Digital Catapult is a Disability Confident Committed Level 1 Employer.
• Excellent holiday package: 25 days annual leave, Bank Holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year.
• Double-matched pension up to 10% of your salary.
• 4% of your salary to use towards selecting benefits that work for you, including health cash plan, Private Medical Insurance; buying holiday, topping up your pension.
• E-Vehicle Scheme; Cycle2Work; Tech Scheme; Gym Discounts; Give As you Earn; PerkPal.
• Life insurance 4x salary.
• Free to access EAP & Financial Wellbeing advice.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Hybrid working - with great offices to work from 2 days per week with some roles needing to be onsite more regularly to ensure the successful delivery of our work.
• Investment in your ongoing learning and development with us.
• Company social events throughout the year and free office snacks!

We have a vibrant and engaging culture where all voices are heard and a variety of employee-led affinity groups who champion initiatives and provide opportunities for feedback to be shared.

We use moments in the year to educate everyone at Digital Catapult on different aspects of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and to raise awareness.

We also enjoy socialising and having fun together through a variety of company-wide events held throughout the year including our football team, running and climbing groups and volunteering activities.