About the Role
This is an initial 6 month fixed term contract, remote opportunity for those based in the UK.About Nearform
Nearform is an independent team of data & AI experts, engineers, and designers who build intelligent digital solutions and capability at pace. We create AI-enabled solutions that enhance digital experiences, empower developers, and deliver measurable results. In these ways, we partner with ambitious enterprises to deliver enduring impact.Our deep expertise in solving the world’s most complex digital problems, along with our collaborative, people-first approach, enables enterprises to build breakthrough products and modernise legacy systems by unleashing the power of AI. Today, our team of 500 experts in 20+ countries is trusted by leading enterprises including Lululemon, Puma, Sun Life, Starbucks, Travelex, Virgin Media 02, and Walmart.
Role Responsibilities
- Translate business strategy into product strategy and execute to that strategy in the delivery phase with the engineering team[s]
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define the product roadmap
- Lead the ideation, development, and launch of features
- Drive action throughout the organization to get products to market
- Plan and carry out product launches, MVP and phased releases
- Provide insight to stakeholders on the product, competitors, technical innovations and market
- Support a SaaS platform and 3rd party integrations
- Provide product marketing with insights on key differentiators and messages
- Write requirements – typically as epics, features and user stories - including clear acceptance criteria
- Define and adhere to Definition of Ready and Definition of Done
- Support grooming and refinement ceremonies in collaboration with Tech Leads
- Identify, document and communicate risks, changes or delays as soon as possible
- Manage all aspects of in-life products, including customer feedback, requirements, and issues
- Participate in daily scrum meetings, planning, reviews, demos and retrospectives
- Collaborating with client teams.
What We Are Looking For
- Significant experience delivering at a Senior level, specialising in product ownership and management (at least 6 years’ commercial experience)
- Hands-on experience delivering products in an agile environment collaborating directly with engineers and designers
- Experience with early stage products, new product development, and product modernization from discovery to MVP launch
- Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders from various levels, areas of the organisation, and with differing business goals
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with product experience exercising mature judgment
- The ability to define and lead product discovery workshops to define customer journeys, deliver tangible roadmaps and prioritised backlog
- Understanding of product analytics and KPIs/OKRs
- Someone who focuses on business outcomes and not just the tactical outputs
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Professional proficiency in English
Benefits & Perks
- Annual Company Bonus - We all help Nearform to hit company goals so we all receive a share of the profits on an annual basis.
- Work Remotely and Flexibly - We have a genuine dedication to work/life balance.
- Paid Time Off Package - We offer 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays.
- Remote Working Allowance - A budget of up to €1250 every 2 years to help you set up a comfortable workspace.
- Training and Development Allowance - An allowance of up to €1000 to upskill yourself.
- Healthcare - Additional private healthcare offered.
- Pension & Insurances - Pension match of up to 5% and Income Protection.
Interview Process
- Talent Call (30 mins via Zoom) - An introductory conversation with a member of our Talent Team.
- Product Interview (1 hour via Zoom) - In-depth discussion with product interviewers.
- Hiring Manager Interview (45 mins via Zoom) - Focused on your teamwork approach.
