Senior Product Manager (FTC 6 months+)

Job Description

hedgehog lab is a human-centred global tech consultancy. What sets us apart? Our unwavering commitment to going above and beyond, meeting every challenge with passion and curiosity. We take immense pride in our role as trusted partners for businesses worldwide, where we harness cutting-edge technologies to sculpt digital products that not only meet but exceed expectations, leaving a lasting impact on our clients and their industries.

Our culture thrives on turning constraints into catalysts for innovation, empowering our team to unleash their full potential and deliver unparalleled value to our clients. Beyond our award-winning work, we’re also known for our Flexa-certified company culture.

We’re looking for a passionate Senior Product Manager who’s committed to delivering products that cut through the complexities of digital transformation and bring valuable business visions to life.

Fixed-term contract 6 months + (with the possibility of extension and/or joining permanently)

Salary: £50k (pro rata)

The Opportunity:

• Our Mission:Become the most respected technology consultancy in the world, leading the industry in innovation and client satisfaction.
• Your Mission: Become an expert on the client’s business and product strategy, evaluating them and if needs be, challenging them
• Advocate for user-centric design principles and collaborate with our UX research and design team to ensure that mobile and web products are intuitive, accessible, and aesthetically pleasing.
• Structure and articulate the client’s requirements so that they can be clearly understood by both the client and our team, ensuring an outstanding user experience and focussing on measurable business success.
• Contribute to a collaborative and cross-functional work relationship between Design, Engineering and Commercial teams to deliver on hedgehog lab’s strategy.
• Ownership. The product is yours, you're the client's champion. You're 100% responsible for ensuring the client (and their customers’) needs are understood and met.
• Support pitching and strategy for new clients, while actively building and nurturing strategic partnerships with our existing clients to foster ongoing growth and strong relationships.
  

About you:

• Experience in Product Management at a senior level
• Familiarity with agile development methods such as Scrum.
• Experience of building and fostering long-term business relationships at all levels.
• Empathy for clients leading change and innovation in big companies.
• Experience of taking a lead role in planning and facilitating client meetings/workshops and other initiatives.
• A passion for product innovation, design and development.
• An insightful approach to new business strategy and strategic growth.

Note: Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often refrain from applying to positions unless they meet all the specified criteria. If you believe you possess the necessary qualities for this role but do not fulfil every requirement, don't hesitate to apply. We actively encourage you to showcase your skills and what you can contribute.

Our interview process:

Stage 1️⃣ - Introductory call with our Talent Acquisition advisor, Holly (30 minutes)

Stage 2️⃣ - Interview via Google Meets with 3 members of the team; Head of Product, Toby, Product Lead, Ben and Head of Delivery, Paul (60 minutes)

Why hedgehog lab?

• Rated #5 in the UK onClutch for mobile development
• Our People are our greatest asset, and we are so proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work, as rated by 93% of our business.
• We’re a fully Flexified Employer, certified by Flexa. We know a one size fits all approach doesn’t work for everyone, we work with our employees to establish a model that benefits both parties.
• We received the Advanced Award in the North of Tyne Combined Authority Good Work Pledge
• Check out our Glassdoor reviews!
• Inclusive environment. We never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, genetics, disability or age. From menopausal support to neurodiversity adjustments, we’ll continue to foster an inclusive culture at the lab where everyone can let their authentic selves shine.

What we offer:

🏖️ 36 days paid holidays, including bank holidays.

🏡 Flexible working environment. We understand that not one approach fits everyone. Whether they are working from the office or home, we fully support our team in whichever way they prefer to work.

👶 Enhanced parental policies.

🧠 A transparent and open company culture where politics are shunned, and everyone works as a team.

📖 Annual learning & development budget plus 4 days L&D leave, which renews every year.

💙 Annual wellbeing budget plus 2 paid wellbeing days to use as you feel fit.

💌 Free therapy sessions with Spill. Mental health is paramount to us. Our partner, Spill, is a Slack-integrated therapy app available to all our staff at no extra cost.

💰 Bippit financial wellbeing service gives everyone access to a professionally-qualified financial coach, tools and resources to alleviate money stresses.

🏥 Bupa health plan. This cash plan enables UK employees to claim back cash back for a selection of routine health expenses.

🐴 1 volunteering day a year. Volunteer and contribute to a cause of your choice

🥳 Monthly payday socials and annual Summer and Christmas parties. We also like to celebrate important cultural milestones.

🚴‍♀️ Cycle-to-Work scheme

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Hubble coworking space for those who work further away from our offices

Diversity & inclusion statement

We strongly believe that having diversity within our team is integral to doing our best work and creating the most innovative products for our customers. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply to our roles.

We’re a family-friendly employer with a culture based on trust, autonomy and flexibility. With a current 85% FlexScore®, we’re learning as we go. By listening to our team and always asking for feedback, we can continue to improve and offer a working environment worthy of attracting the most creative and dedicated people in technology.

If you require any adjustments to submit an application for a vacancy, or if you require any reasonable adjustment should you be invited to interview, please let us know.

For any questions about this role or future opportunities, please contact Holly Orange, Talent Acquisition Adviser, at holly.orange@hedgehoglab.com or talent@hedgehoglab.com