Overview
The Lead Product Manager will focus on enhancing product operations within a global consultancy, ensuring the Product function operates effectively. This six-month contract role involves collaborating closely with the Head of Product to build structures and processes that improve day-to-day operations and support the wider business. The contractor will be responsible for defining and embedding product processes, establishing governance frameworks, and driving collaboration across teams.
Responsibilities
- Design and embed Product processes from the ground up, ensuring team buy-in.
- Lead the implementation of a Product Discovery platform, managing rollout and user adoption.
- Establish governance for planning, discovery, prioritisation, and documentation.
- Standardise ways of working, ensuring clear communication and adoption across the business.
- Oversee day-to-day Product operational activities, allowing the Head of Product to focus on strategy.
- Improve collaboration among Product, Engineering, Commercial, and other business units.
Requirements
- Proven experience in Product Operations with a track record of enhancing processes.
- Hands-on experience in building Product processes from scratch and securing team buy-in.
- Familiarity with Product tooling such as Productboard, Jira Product Discovery, Aha!, Dovetail, and Confluence.
- Knowledge of discovery frameworks and governance processes in Product management.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with various teams including Engineering and Commercial.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable improvements within a short timeframe.