I've been blogging about product management job interviews, how to get into product management from being a developer, project manager, business analyst etc… for a few months now. Ironically I currently have an opening in my team for a talented individual. Read on if your interested -
Reed Business Information is the world's largest business-to-business publisher. Reed has experienced tremendous on-line growth over the past two years – as such we are looking to recruit a web product manager to product manage a number of on-line products. Click read more to view the job description and how to apply:
Information Services includes a department responsible for the development of web sites across the portfolio. Web Solutions Group is an internal online development department for RBI UK incorporating roles that specialise in the creation and on-going development of online products.
The Product Manager is a role designed to bridge Business and IS in developing online solutions. The successful candidate will work with one or more assigned business units in order to roadmap and oversee the delivery of the IS solutions and services required by that unit in order to achieve its revenue targets and overall strategy.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategy:
To work with each business unit to in order understand their strategy, goals and objectives and to develop a clear technical roadmap to enable that business unit to achieve them.
Ensure that all assigned business units have a clear understanding of the IS technical strategy.
To contribute to the overall IS strategy and ensure that their business units interests are fully represented. To advise business users on new innovations and technologies within the industry.
Projects
To assist with the initiation of new business projects for each assigned business unit.
To oversee the scoping, requirement gathering and agree all technical solutions on behalf of the business unit.
To represent the business unit in terms of technical solutions on the project steering board.
Ensure that the business unit remains fully engaged throughout the project lifecycle. Project sign-off responsibility to ensure that the final delivered solution was what was originally requested
Support
To prioritise enhancement requests with, and on behalf of, the business units they are representing.
To keep business users informed of progress and to work with the relevant development managers to ensure that changes are delivered in a timely fashion.
To act as the first line escalation point for any IS issues within the business unit
To take on the role of Incident Manager for any critical IS issues the business unit may have.
Quality
To oversee all IT deliverables and services provided to a business unit and to ensure that they are of an acceptable standard and quality.
KEY SKILLS REQUIRED:
Broad Technical understanding across various methodologies, platforms, tools and languages.
Highly customer focused with experience building and/or implementing IS Solutions
Ability to plan forward, analysing possible outcomes and maintaining contingency plans.
Strong influencing and negotiation skills with experience working at all levels within an organisation up to board level.
Preferably educated to degree level in an IT or Business discipline
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
At least 5 years experience in a customer facing development management, product management or architectural role within a coroprate organisation or large software house.
Demonstrable experience of creating technical strategies and roadmaps for an organisation or significant business unit.
Experience working within the Media industry, with knowledge of recruitment advertising desirable.
Some experience in a project management role
Experience developing in a Microsoft Environment - coupled with an understanding of web portals using the .Net framework.
Experience working with in an agile management frame work such as Scrum
would be advantageous.
If you think you've got what it takes, are based in the UK and can commute to Sutton (Outer London), please send your CV to me at: allaboutproductmanagement.yahoo.com.
Recruitment agents please note, we have a strict preferred supplier list for recruitment, so please no agencies.
Product Manager
Information Services
Information Services includes a department responsible for the development of web sites across the portfolio. Web Solutions Group is an internal online development department for RBI UK incorporating roles that specialise in the creation and on-going development of online products.
The Product Manager is a role designed to bridge Business and IS in developing online solutions. The successful candidate will work with one or more assigned business units in order to roadmap and oversee the delivery of the IS solutions and services required by that unit in order to achieve its revenue targets and overall strategy.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategy:
To work with each business unit to in order understand their strategy, goals and objectives and to develop a clear technical roadmap to enable that business unit to achieve them.
Ensure that all assigned business units have a clear understanding of the IS technical strategy.
To contribute to the overall IS strategy and ensure that their business units interests are fully represented. To advise business users on new innovations and technologies within the industry.
Projects
To assist with the initiation of new business projects for each assigned business unit.
To oversee the scoping, requirement gathering and agree all technical solutions on behalf of the business unit.
To represent the business unit in terms of technical solutions on the project steering board.
Ensure that the business unit remains fully engaged throughout the project lifecycle. Project sign-off responsibility to ensure that the final delivered solution was what was originally requested
Support
To prioritise enhancement requests with, and on behalf of, the business units they are representing.
To keep business users informed of progress and to work with the relevant development managers to ensure that changes are delivered in a timely fashion.
To act as the first line escalation point for any IS issues within the business unit
To take on the role of Incident Manager for any critical IS issues the business unit may have.
Quality
To oversee all IT deliverables and services provided to a business unit and to ensure that they are of an acceptable standard and quality.
KEY SKILLS REQUIRED:
Broad Technical understanding across various methodologies, platforms, tools and languages.
Highly customer focused with experience building and/or implementing IS Solutions
Ability to plan forward, analysing possible outcomes and maintaining contingency plans.
Strong influencing and negotiation skills with experience working at all levels within an organisation up to board level.
Preferably educated to degree level in an IT or Business discipline
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
At least 5 years experience in a customer facing development management, product management or architectural role within a coroprate organisation or large software house.
Demonstrable experience of creating technical strategies and roadmaps for an organisation or significant business unit.
Experience working within the Media industry, with knowledge of recruitment advertising desirable.
Some experience in a project management role
Experience developing in a Microsoft Environment - coupled with an understanding of web portals using the .Net framework.
Experience working with in an agile management frame work such as Scrum
would be advantageous.
If you think you've got what it takes, are based in the UK and can commute to Sutton (Outer London), please send your CV to me at: allaboutproductmanagement.yahoo.com.
Recruitment agents please note, we have a strict preferred supplier list for recruitment, so please no agencies.
3 comments:
Reed just announced last week that they areselling this arm of the business...fwiw.
Very true Reed Elsevier the parent company has put Reed business Information (RBI) up for sale. However RBI online products are growing faster than ever – if you check the news you’ll see we are acquiring companies and from an I.S. (web solutions group) point of view we are investing in several large and interesting projects. I’ve been working for 28 years now and have worked for 7 different companies – each one has changed owner either while I’ve been there or with in 18 months of me leaving – buying and selling is part of the commercial world we live in… any commercial company at any time could go up for sale or go through a restructuring programme at any time… it’s part of the world we live in. The key thing for any Product Manager applying for a job at RBI or any other organisation is to do the research on the company and its products - weigh up the risks and benefits (a good tool to use is Porters Five Forces along with SWOT and PEST analysis) – and then make an informed decision on your course of action.
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