Digital Product Manager (Industry Development)

Description

• Own Delivery End-to-End: Leading initiatives from concept to launch, including user stories, test case preparation, and coordination across Agile and Waterfall teams.
• Be Our Industry Voice: Representing Avanti West Coast in Rail Delivery Group workstreams, influencing decisions and assessing technical impacts.
• Turn Ideas into Action: Collaborating with Business Analysts to create robust requirements, manage backlogs, and ensure supplier alignment.
• Drive Digital Innovation: Developing and managing the roadmap for industry-mandated Web and App enhancements.
• Plan and Inspire: Forecasting resource needs, guide delivery teams, and provide clear reporting to senior stakeholders.

Requirements

• Industry Insight & Commercial Savvy: Strong knowledge of the UK rail industry and proven ability to apply commercial acumen to digital development.
• Collaborative Communicator: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to influence and engage stakeholders internally and externally.
• Proven Leadership & Technical Experience: Extensive experience as a Product Manager/Owner delivering API-driven solutions, managing suppliers, and leading cross-functional teams.
• Delivery Expertise: Comfortable bringing structure to complex projects in fast-paced environments, with an understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Analytical & Organised: Exceptional attention to detail, organisational skills, and critical thinking to manage timelines and make data-driven decisions.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday rising by 1 for every completed year of service to a maximum of 37 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Final salary pension
• Free travel on Avanti West Coast for you/spouse/partner/dependents
• 10 free journeys on other First Group Train Operators
• Privilege Travel card (75% off other train operators fares for leisure travel)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance