Product Manager (1 Year FTC )

* This is a maternity cover - 1 year Fixed Term Contract (FTC) *

We are heycar

Since August 2019 weve been making it easier for customers to find the right vehicle and for automotive retailers to sell them.

More recently weve been on a journey

In June 2025 we were acquired by Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS UK) and our mission is simple: build the right tech solutions for Volkswagen Group UK and its retailers so they can deliver the best possible experiences to their customers.

Were a mix of problem-solvers innovators and team players who care about doing great work and making a difference. We thrive on collaboration innovation and a shared commitment to excellence. We deliver impactful solutions at pace that put the customer at the centre.

If youre looking for a meaningful challenge and want to help shape the future of automotive experiences then read on

About the role:

Were looking for a Product Manager to help us redefine our core platform this role youll sit in the engine room of our technical ecosystem ensuring our platform seamlessly integrates with critical upstream and downstream systems to drive deep operational and business value.

Working on the core backend architecture youll tackle technical and data-heavy challenges. Instead of tweaking frontend flows or optimising user interfaces you will focus on building robust infrastructure data pipelines and system integrations. Youll own the entire product lifecycle: from planning and technical requirements definition to managing complex backend backlogs and delivering platform features that move the needle.

If youre a problem-solver who thrives on technical complexity loves mapping out elegant data transformation solutions and wants to leave a tangible mark on a fast-evolving platform wed love to talk.

What youll do:

• Own the Integration Roadmap: Take ownership of specific backend and integration domains within cross-functional squads acting as the subject matter expert for our platforms core connectivity and system dependencies.
• Map & Transform Data: Define and document technical requirements for mapping APIs transforming data seamlessly from one format to another to ensure reliable scalable and performant system communication.
• Translate Technical Vision: Convert data architecture and integration needs into actionable backend user stories keeping data integrity and platform health at the heart of every decision.
• Drive Reporting & Data Requirements: Define implement and track robust reporting metrics to ensure system health data quality and business performance are fully visible across the organization.
• Manage Vendor & System Stakeholders: Act as the primary product contact for third-party stakeholders and internal system owners aligning integration requirements and managing delivery dependencies.
• Partner with Core Engineering: Collaborate closely with Backend Engineering Architecture and Data squads to design scalable future-proof integration patterns and robust data contracts.

What youll need:

• Product Expertise: Proven track record as a Product Manager within Agile squads with a knack for translating high-level platform goals into highly structured backend user stories.
• Technical & Integration Fluency: Strong understanding of backend architecture API design and data mapping. You must be comfortable diving deep into schemas and understanding how data flows and transforms between systems.
• Data & Reporting Acumen: Solid experience gathering and defining technical data requirements ensuring absolute data integrity and clear reporting across disjointed systems.
• Stakeholder Management: Experienced in navigating and aligning external technology vendors and internal technical squads managing dependencies without slowing down delivery momentum.
• Collaboration & Dependency Mapping: Demonstrated success navigating cross-functional technical teamsidentifying architectural dependencies negotiating technical trade-offs and ensuring long-term platform stability.
• Ambiguity & Pace: Comfortable navigating complex grey areas with a consultative structured approach (and the confidence to challenge technical complexity or push back when necessary).
• Hybrid Commitment: Ability to join the team in our London office 1-2 times per week for face-to-face collaboration.

What well give you:

• Compensation: We offer a competitive salary performance based bonus
• Holidays: We want you to relax youll have 28 days off (plus bank holidays) throughout the year. We also give you an extra day off to enjoy your birthday!
• Benefits Perks: With private medical insurance learning and development opportunities and mental health support well give you the extra boost.
• Hybrid Working: We have a flexible working culture here at heycar. With hybrid working in our offices in Holborn (London) and working from home days.
• Feedback: Youll be joining more than just another scale up - our team are at the heart of everything we do; here we dont leave things unsaid we encourage honest feedback.
• A Challenge: Fast paced but not fraught. So we need you to keep up push back and question where you see fit.
• Fun: We provide a fully stocked kitchen and bar an awesome office environment and epic socials.

If youre ready to work with a creative high-performing group of people we want to hear from you.

Please apply directly to this role.

Contact : Reece Jagger for more details.