Principal Product Manager - Data Platforms

We are looking for an experienced Product Manager who is skilled in framing problems, setting priorities for product teams, and ensuring quality data products are delivered for Version 1 clients and their end users, to lead Product Management for data platforms. Working closely with senior stakeholders at project and programme level within Version 1 client organisations, you will influence and provide strategic direction on problem definition, product vision and development for data platforms. You will also work with Agile cross-functional product teams to define and prioritise product outcomes and ensure their successful delivery.

• Define the problem to be solved, the product vision and strategy for the data/analytics platform, in line with evolving business and user needs.
• Create and define capabilities needed within the data platform to meet the client's internal needs.
• Manage the product roadmap and programme backlog that outlines the vision, goals, and key capabilities, balancing user needs with client goals and technical feasibility.
• Lead and define the strategic direction for a global data platform.
• Oversee Data Platform SMEs (Data Science, Engineering, Geospatial, Corporate Services and Sustainability).
• Deliver product management activities: product strategy, gather and manage demand; define key capabilities for the platform; manage product roadmap and backlog; lead product development process; engage with business to gather feedback, validate ideas and ensure alignment between user needs and business goals.
• Experience in business cases and value analysis; product road mapping.
  
  Track record of successfully delivering digital products and/or services
• Strong knowledge of data platforms, management and governance for modern data platforms.
• Understanding the eco-system, the problem to be solved, and creating a product vision and strategy to solve the problem.
• Ability to articulate the problem, help others to understand its impact and share the vision effectively.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Challenging stakeholders and product teams to overcome barriers and achieve better results for the users and the client organisations within policy, legislative, scope or commercial constraints.
• Creating and owning a prioritised, achievable product roadmap for a single product and portfolio of products.
• Collaborating with user research, service design, content design, and technology teams to ensure the service and products are designed for the people who use it and deliver the best outcomes.
• Skilled in product and service development using Agile practices and development frameworks (Scrum, Kanban), and can promote best practice across product teams including implementing solutions for assisted digital users.
• Able to realise the benefit of a product, how it integrates with other systems or services and align benefits to user needs and business goals.
• Experienced at identifying key stakeholders, tailoring communication to their needs, influencing their decision-making and acting as a trusted advisor.
  
  Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We're also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.
We've been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023. As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment, and we do things differently. We're focused on our core values; using these we've seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally., At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology. We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat. Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.