Our client within the Public Sector is looking for an experienced Product Owner/ Manager to join their existing Commercial Transformation Team.
will have a deep understanding of both product management processes and the nuances of content strategy, with the ability to align content creation goals with business objectives and user needs.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams including with workstreams across People, Systems, Data/Reporting, Change/Comms and roles such as content creators, designers, to ensure that product and content is not only created but also optimized for user engagement.
Position Overview:
The Commercial Transformation Product Owner will report into the Transformation Director responsible day-to-day to drive the development of a new product we have termed 'Content Engine'.
The aim of the Content Engine is to provide users within the Commercial function a guided journey across the Commercial lifecycle from how to capture demand from the business, tender process preparation and execution through to the contract management activities.
As the programme launches new ways of working and new processes, templates, systems, it is imperative that once launched, all the users work to the define model.
The Content Engine will not only provide a guided journey and detail the steps required at each stage but will also make available rich content such as guidance notes, training content, videos etc.
The ideal candidate
Note: The Content Engine will not be built from the ground up but be configured using a SAAS solution
Key Responsibilities:
1.
Product Strategy & Vision:
• Develop and communicate the product vision and roadmap, focusing on the guided journey and content-related features and functionality
• Define product requirements and user stories for Content Engine including content creation, ensuring they align with the Commercial function's overall strategy and goals
• Prioritize features, enhancements, and fixes based on value, user feedback, and content needs
• Work closely with stakeholders leads across technical, process, policy to ensure the product and content aligns with user needs and that of the guided journey.
2.
Product Development & Delivery:
• Lead the product development lifecycle, from ideation and concept development to product launch and post-launch optimization
• Ensure that product features are delivered on time, within scope, and meet quality standards
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives) to ensure the team is on track and aligned with goals
• Prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring that features and improvements are aligned with business priorities and user needs
• Make tough prioritization decisions and trade-offs, balancing business goals, customer needs, and technical constraints
3.
Content Strategy & Creation:
• Develop and implement content strategies that align with product goals and user needs
• Develop strategies for content delivery mediums, including video, MS Office and other mediums
• Develop a comprehensive content delivery plan, outlining key objectives, milestones, and deliverables.
• Working with content creation team, to write, edit, and manage high-quality content for the product
• Work closely with workstream leads to align on their objectives, milestones and plans
• Collaborate with process and product owners to ensure content is user-friendly and supports a seamless user experience
• Conduct content audits, usability testing, and user research to refine and improve content
• Maintain content guidelines, style guides, and best practices to ensure consistency across all platforms
4.
Performance Metrics and Reporting:
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of the product
• Establish regular reporting mechanisms to clearly communicate progress and outcomes to key stakeholders.
Minorities, women, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Interviews will take place next week, so please apply immediately to be considered for this exciting contract role or call Bangura Solutions to discuss this role further.