Product Manager
Infonetica
Esher, UK
About us:
At Infonetica, we empower the world’s leading researchers with an ecosystem of software products that make their lives easier, so they can focus on delivering the groundbreaking research of tomorrow.
Supporting over 2 million research projects across 14 countries, we bring together thinkers, tinkerers, passionate software developers and inspiring technologists to help solve our customers’ challenges. Together, we’re united by a sense of pragmatism, purpose and a deeply-held belief that digital products and technology alone won’t transform or save the world: it’s the people that count.
About you:
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, energetic and high performing candidate with an entrepreneurial mindset to join our business as a Product Manager and drive our product plan. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop and contribute when we are focusing on expanding our product portfolio.
The role will involve exploring new market opportunities in our core customer segments, developing opportunities through structured market research and analysis to conceptualise new products and finally working alongside the software development team to develop and launch the products and features to customers.
Reporting to the Head of Product, the ideal candidate must be inquisitive, entrepreneurial, able to structure thoughts and analysis, driven and able to get things done.
Prior software background is not essential. Candidates with consulting backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Your responsibilities:
Gain detailed understanding of Infonetica’s product suite
Identify market and customer requirements
Talk to the customers to understand pain points and design solutions
Define and lead product(s) strategy
Drive product development
Define user stories, wireframes and acceptance criteria
Support test and sign off user stories
Work with Developers & Business Analysts to drive timelines and progress
Manage product backlog to ensure it remains relevant to business and customer needs
Create sprint backlog and prioritize work items for sprints
Manage bug backlog and prioritization
Work with stakeholders to define release schedules
Detail release documentation
Host webinars to demonstrate new functionality to customers
Update product material with new developments
Support product demonstrations to potential customers
Desired Personal Attributes:
We strongly believe that joining a team is a two-way street: the fit has to work on both sides. Infonetica is growing fast, which is exciting and gives us all the autonomy and opportunity we love – but bear in mind it also demands an entrepreneurial mindset, problem-solving mindset and resilience.
We also look to the following:
Passion to excel
Self-driven
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good listener
Evidence of analytical thinking and methodical problem-solving skills
Impeccable attention to detail
Ability to understand software systems
Strong interpersonal and customer management skills
Passion for UX and intuitive design and functionality
Lateral thinking to turn customer needs into workable solutions
Experience with MS Office, Visio, JIRA and TFS/Azure DevOps
Salary & Benefits:
£65,000 base salary
10 percent performance bonus
Stock options
5 weeks paid holiday per year
Private health insurance
Reimbursement towards health & fitness membership
Salary sacrifice benefits
Pension
Working Location:
The primary work location for the role is Esher (KT10 9SD), which is a 30-minute train ride from London Waterloo or just off the A3 if you are driving in. We are currently trialling an Event-based work-from-office system –This means that you are required to come into the office only on pre-defined days for key interactions. You are welcome to use the office at all times – there is breakfast, beer and fresh coffee to keep you going.
Contact: Email careers@infonetica.net with your CV and ‘cover letter’ detailing why you are interested in this role and how you would contribute to this role. Please include PM2205 as the subject of your email.