Assistant Product Manager

Assistant Product Manager


RPS Group is seeking an Assistant Product Manager to join our Digital Services Team. In this role, you will help shape the future of our Enterprise Project Management Platform by owning the platform’s website. You will identify the needs of project managers, define product requirements, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver features that address complex business challenges. Working alongside engineering, design, customer success, and sales teams, you will contribute to developing our product to become an industry leader in Project Management Software. This position is designed to nurture undergraduates and individuals with a passion for product management, guiding them to become the next generation of Product Leaders

Responsibilities

Assist in defining the product vision and strategy aligned with company goals and market needs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to identify website needs and define product requirements that support brand objectives.
Work with the Product Lead to define and maintain a product roadmap focused on website features and improvements that align with quarterly goals.
Write clear, actionable product requirements and user stories to guide development.
Own delivery by working with the development team in an Agile context, including conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Monitor product performance metrics and user feedback to inform future iterations and enhancements.
Prioritise features and initiatives based on business impact, customer feedback, and technical feasibility.
Ensure effective communication with stakeholders to maintain transparency on product goals and progress.
Assist with training documentation for successful internal product use and onboarding.
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to enhance product execution and quality.
Qualifications

Essential:

Solid technical background with hands-on experience in software development and web technologies.
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to execution.
Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organisational and time management abilities.
Capability to obtain and maintain a minimum Baseline Security Clearance.
Preferred:

1-3 years of experience in Product Management, Business Analysis, or related field.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or Engineering.
Familiarity with work management and defect tracking tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira.
Experience in an Agile delivery environment.
Familiarity with Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
Additional information

We provide a diverse and inclusive work environment and offer many benefits to ensure your professional development well-being:
Flexible start and finish times, working from home, part time and job share options
State of the art, modern and contemporary offices
Paid Parental and Partner Leave
Well-being benefits e.g. vaccinations, health insurance discounts
Professional memberships
Study assistance
Professional and technical development opportunities
We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone.

You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

Our Approach

Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.
Stronger together is one of our five core behaviours and it is key to building a collaborative workplace. We encourage everyone to bring their best and to support others to do the same. By sharing knowledge, challenging each other to think differently, and fostering an environment of trust and respect, our people can learn, grow and thrive – and share in our success.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.

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