Senior Product Manager - Contract Position

Were seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst / Product Manager for our client a private money lending firm. In this role youll take ownership of their retail portal driving its evolution through strategic product management while serving as a trusted advisor to stakeholders. 

This highvisibility position offers the opportunity to shape a critical business platform within the real estate investment sector working with a dedicated team of frontend and backend developers QA specialists and a delivery manager. Youll be taking over from an existing supplier requiring a focused transition approach and strong relationship building skills. 

Core Responsibilities will include:

Strategic Product Leadership 

• Serve as the product visionary developing and communicating a compelling roadmap that aligns with business objectives and market trends 

• Lead requirement gathering prioritization and backlog management to ensure continuous platform improvement 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define success metrics and track product performance against business goals 

• Drive datainformed decisions through stakeholder interviews market analysis and performance metrics 

and Delivery 

• Own the product development lifecycle from ideation through delivery ensuring quality releases that solve real user problems 

• Seamlessly integrate with the existing development team to maintain momentum while introducing process improvements 

• Write detailed user stories with clear acceptance criteria that enable the technical team to deliver successful solutions 

• Facilitate sprint planning reviews and retrospectives to maintain velocity and quality 

• Manage dependencies risks and impediments proactively to keep delivery on track 

Stakeholder Management 

• Build trusted relationships with internal teams and executive stakeholders through transparent communication and demonstrated expertise 

• Effectively translate between business needs and technical implementation ensuring mutual understanding 

• Present product updates and roadmap reviews to leadership clearly articulating value and progress 

• Partner with financial and real estate subject matter experts to ensure solutions meet industry standards and regulatory requirements 

Innovation and Continuous Improvement 

• Champion a culture of experimentation datadriven decisions and iterative improvement 

• Collaborate with technical teams to evaluate new technologies and approaches that could enhance platform capabilities 

• Proactively explore and recommend efficiency improvements in product and process 

Qualifications :

• 5 years of experience in business analysis and/or product ownership roles with at least 2 years working on financial or lending platforms 

• Demonstrated experience gathering requirements writing user stories and managing product backlogs in Agile environments 

• Understanding of software development lifecycles and product management methodologies 

• Experience working with crossfunctional teams including developers QA and delivery managers 

• Strong communication and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear compelling narratives 

• Bachelors degree in business finance computer science or related field (or equivalent practical experience) 

Nice to haves:

• Experience in real estate investment mortgage lending or related financial services 

• Familiarity with financial regulations impacting lending operations 

• Knowledge of data analytics tools and metricsdriven product development 

• Certifications such as CSPO PMIACP or similar product management credentials 

• Experience managing transitions from existing vendors/suppliers 

Additional Information :

At Version 1 we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing 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 techrelated benefits including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members uptodate 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 employeedesigned Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our companys 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. 

Ashley Smith Talent Acquisition Capability Partner

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime