Technical Product Manager

Homey: Revolutionising Conveyancing

Homey is transforming property transactions with a seamless, digital-first platform that connects estate agents, solicitors, and clients. We make conveyancing faster, secure, and more transparent, streamlining workflows, reducing delays, and doubling revenue per solicitor - we are setting a new standard in the UK Conveyancing industry.

Why We Are Setting Up a Colombo Office

Inspired by our founder’s Sri Lankan heritage and commitment to fostering local talent, Homey is establishing a Colombo office to work more closely with our valued client, Mûve Colombo, and build a best-in-class technology team in Sri Lanka.

Why Join Homey?

• Collaborate with a Premier UK Software Company: Work on cutting-edge projects and master advanced techniques.
• Unlock Global Career Pathways: Excel locally and gain opportunities for UK sponsorship.
• Drive Industry Transformation: Join a team revolutionising the UK home-moving industry and improving millions of lives.

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Learn more about Homey at https://www.homey.co.uk/colombo

We are seeking a Technical Product Manager to be a core part of our product team. You will be instrumental in the full product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and scaling. This role requires a strong technical background and a proven track record of building and scaling applications from the ground up. You will work closely with engineers, designers, and clients, particularly within the legal sector, to ensure features are technically sound, meet user needs, and drive business growth. The position reports directly to Say, our Head of Product.

• Product Strategy & Development:
• Lead the entire product lifecycle from initial concept and discovery through to development, launch, and post-launch optimization.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to define product scope, technical requirements, and long-term strategy.
• Oversee the development of both new applications from scratch and the scaling of existing products to support a growing user base.
• Project & Stakeholder Management:
• Manage the product backlog, prioritizing features based on business value, technical feasibility, and user needs.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the development team and clients (law firms), translating client needs into clear technical requirements.
• Provide regular updates on project status and key metrics to the Head of Product and other stakeholders.
• Quality Assurance & Technical Oversight:
• Develop and implement technical checklists and acceptance criteria to ensure features are built to the highest quality and performance standards.
• Conduct technical validation and testing to ensure products meet all specified requirements and are ready for deployment.
• Maintain detailed documentation of product architecture, technical specifications, and development progress.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Fluency in Spoken and Written English.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical product management or a similar role within the software development industry.
• Proven experience building a software application from scratch and scaling it to support a significant user base.
• Experience working with clients in the legal sector is highly advantageous.

• Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, ClickUp).
• Deep understanding of software development methodologies (Agile/Scrum).
• Strong technical background with the ability to discuss architectural trade-offs, scalability, and performance with engineers.
• Familiarity with back-end and front-end technologies and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and guide diverse teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly in a technical context.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.

• Reports directly to Say, Head of Product.
• Collaborates closely with engineers, designers, clients, and other stakeholders.

• Role to be paid in GBP with a UK Contract, therefore will attract possible taxation benefits
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience:
• Salary range is Rs.600,000/ - Rs. 1,000,000/ per month, paid in GBP, dependant on experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance.
• Post-3 months, option to work from home one day a week, per manager discretion.
• Office is based in Kalubowila, Colombo. UK work hours apply.