Visitlondon.com is London’s number one visitor website with over 28 million unique visitors and a seven figure ecommerce turnover. We are seeking an experienced product manager to scope and deliver an official city guide app for London.
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to deliver a market leading mobile application from concept to creation. The role is initially based for 3 months when you will build a product specification and pitch document to raise match funding within the industry. If the match funding is successful you will have the opportunity to build and deliver the app.
During the initial contract you will build a product roadmap and write user stories to define functionality and create a detailed product specification for a minimum desirable product.
You will engage with the technology community and key partners in the travel industry to identify innovative products and talent. You will use wireframes and prototypes to test ideas with end users.
The ideal candidate will have extensive, demonstrable experience of leading teams that bring mobile applications to market. A strong communicator, you will enjoy solving problems and finding solutions to customer requirements.
Key tasks
•Identify opportunities and define the product vision
•Be the voice of the customer to deliver a market leading mobile app
•Own the product roadmap
•Write product requirements that deliver compelling experiences
•Create a product pitch document to raise matched funding
•Consult with key partners to understand how they can add value
•Engage with the technology industry to identify market leading technology
•Develop prototypes and wireframes which you will test with consumers
•Create an acquisition plan to build an active and large audience
Person Specification
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:-
Essential
•Proven experience of delivering successful products from concept to creation
•Entrepreneurial with strong commercial acumen
•Knowledge of the mobile landscape
•Ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts
•Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills at all levels of the business
•Excellent problem solver and ability to generate ideas
•A passion for products, technology and innovation
Desirable
•Experience of working in an Agile environment
•Relationships with key influencers in the London tech sector
•Knowledge of the travel industry
How to Apply
Submit your CV and covering letter outlining your experience for the role. It is essential you include links to products that you have brought market.
We will review applications as they are received so please apply as soon as possible in order to be considered.
Please send your application to careers@londonandpartners.com