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Product Manager

Software

Manchester

Permanent ⁄ £45000 - £50000

Updated August 23, 2008

The Product Management team within this company is responsible and accountable for managing the entire product life cycle of the products and setting in place the future long term product strategy.

As a senior contributor to this division the Product Manager will be responsible and accountable for all aspects of the legal product portfolio. Taking input from sales, customers, marketing and analysts the product manager will gather the information and data points that justify and qualify the business return for making any product investment. Most often this is justified on ROI but also has to take into consideration strategic implications and customer satisfaction. The Product Manager owns the delivery of the product business case.

Once product investment is approved the Product Manager will ensure that a clear project plan is put in place to ensure the delivery of the product. This will involve working closely with all internal departments including development, support, sales and marketing to ensure that all aspects of the product delivery is understood, defined and measurable. The Product Manager then co-ordinates all this activity using a clearly documented product roadmap. In doing so he/she clearly articulates to all stakeholders the timescales and details of product release and is responsible for then delivering on this.

The Product Manager is a high profile role and will be viewed as such by internal staff and external customers. As the main customer advocate for the product the Product Manager will get involved with the press, key customers, and influential bodies.

Who we're looking for
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent planning and project management skills
• Excellent people influencing and management skills
• Strong business acumen and good appreciation of building an ROI and business case
• Good team management skills
• Skilled negotiator
• First class presenter
• Attention to detail
• Write clear and easy to understand reports and documents
• Prior experience of product management would be desirable but not essential
• Knowledge of the legal software market is desirable

About our client
Our client provides businesses from start ups to large organisations with a complete range of solutions including payroll, HR, accounting and ERP as well as specialist software and solutions for accountancy practices, law firms, barristers, coroners' offices, the 'not for profit' sector, sports clubs and field services.

What's on offer
£excellent salary + car allowance + benefits

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 161 819 5500. Job Ref: 12976735
Your application will be sent to Emily Le Roux.