Senior Product Manager

Company Description

Salary on offer £75,000 - £85,000

Are you an experienced Product Manager looking for a new challenge? Have you had direct exposure to working with products that are technical in nature? Have you worked closely with stakeholders and been able to educate and influence them through the decision making process?

If the answer is YES to all of the above, then this could be an exciting new role for you!

As a Senior Product Manager in the News Products team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our content platforms and creation tools. Reporting to the Head of Product Core Experience, You will also lead the strategy, development, and launch of innovative products that empower our content creators and enhance the overall user experience.

This role is a Hybrid position (Home & Hub Based) - infrequent travel to our core offices (Liverpool, Manchester or Canary Wharf) will be required from time to time, but for the most part, you will be remote!

So, who are we? 

We are Reach Plc, you might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it. We are home to the UK and Ireland’s most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK!, to our regional titles such as the Liverpool Echo, BirminghamLive and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people. We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human. 

Oh, and we should probably also mention that with a monthly readership of 47 million people, Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK. At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too. 

Job Description

As a Senior Product Manager, your responsibilities will adapt to the evolving needs of the business, transitioning from delivery-focused tasks to more strategic and analytical roles. You will serve as a crucial link between design, delivery, and engineering, responding flexibly to changes as directed by the Director of Product Design and management.

In this role, you will define and prioritise the product roadmap, balancing immediate objectives with long-term strategies aligned with overall product goals. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, and marketing, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality products. A user-centric approach is essential, driving product design and development to enhance user experience.

You will utilise data analytics to guide product decisions and assess their success. Staying informed about industry trends and competitive landscapes is critical for maintaining a competitive edge. Effective communication with stakeholders is vital to convey the product vision and progress clearly. Additionally, you will mentor team members, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager with expertise in content platforms, content management systems, or digital publishing tools. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Agile methodologies and the software development lifecycle, coupled with strong analytical skills for interpreting complex data. 

Having a background as a developer or technical business analyst is advantageous, particularly if you understand backend system construction. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential for articulating complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience with A/B testing and other experimentation methodologies is highly valued.

A passion for user experience and a strong customer-centric mindset are crucial, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. A solid technical background, including knowledge of web technologies and APIs, is also important for success in this role.

Additional Information

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

• Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days’ holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day - an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• As one of the UK’s top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
• Awesome career opportunities - you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We are also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.