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Product Manager
Product Manager – Zaizi
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About Zaizi’s Culture
Our work culture is inclusive, modern, friendly, and democratic. We look for bright, positive-thinking individuals with a can-do attitude. Our people thrive by challenging themselves to excel—if this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in!
Role Objectives
As a Product Manager at Zaizi, you will:
- Manage a product through discovery, alpha, beta, and live states
- Develop and continuously improve product management skills and techniques
- Define the product roadmap, make priority decisions, and own the backlog to ensure value and alignment with user/customer needs
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive data-led decisions
- Build strong partnerships with clients and stakeholders
Key Responsibilities
Product Ownership
- Apply diverse product management principles and methods
- Capture and translate user needs into deliverables
- Define the minimum viable product (MVP) and prioritise effectively
- Write user stories and acceptance criteria
- Work seamlessly with specialists in multidisciplinary teams
Agile Working
- Demonstrate knowledge of Agile methodology
- Thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments using iterative and flexible approaches for rapid delivery
Lifecycle Perspective
- Understand product delivery phases and contribute to planning/execution
- Guide a team through product lifecycle phases
- Maintain and iterate products over time to meet evolving user needs
User-Centric Focus
- Deeply understand users, identify needs, and prioritise user-centric solutions
- Translate user insights into design approaches or services
- Build meaningful user relationships and always prioritise user needs
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Problem-Solving
- Identify, analyse, and resolve complex problems
- Prioritise issues, document root causes, and implement solutions
Stakeholder Management
- Drive buy-in from senior leadership and cross-functional teams
- Partner with clients to solve business challenges
Communication
- Excel in written and verbal communication
- Explain complex ideas in clear, plain English
- Craft compelling presentations
- Break down high-level epics into concise, actionable user stories
Requirements
Zaizi emphasises experience over perfection: → If your background isn’t an exact match but you’re excited, we urge you to apply—you might be ideal!
Core Skills & Experience
✅ Product Ownership
- Fluent in product management methodologies
- Expertise in user needs analysis, MVP design, and prioritisation
- Ability to collaborate with technical/non-technical teams
✅ Agile & Adaptability
- Mastery of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
- Thrive in dynamic, fast-moving environments
✅ Lifecycle Mastery
- Hands-on experience with all product phases (development, launch, iteration)
- Experience scaling products to meet long-term user needs
✅ User Empathy & Research
- Strong interpersonal skills for user engagement & insights
- Passion for placing users at the core of decision-making
✅ Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
- Proven ability to analyse challenges and propose solutions
- Strong analytical skills for prioritisation & trade-off decisions
✅ Stakeholder Engagement
- Proven ability to influence & align internal/external stakeholders
- Strategic thinking in client relationship management
✅ Communication & Storytelling
- Clear, engaging writing across contexts (emails, reports, stories)
- Confidence in explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Ability to define and refine scope into actionable user stories
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Equity Statement
Studies show that women and Black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) individuals often withhold applications if they don’t meet every listed requirement. If you’re passionate about this role but unsure about fit, we strongly encourage you to apply—your profile could be perfect!
How We Promote Diversity
We actively welcome candidates from:
- People of colour
- LGBTQ+ community
- Those with disabilities or neurodivergences
- Parents or carers
- Lower-income backgrounds
Accommodations for Neurodivergence
Neurodivergent applicants are encouraged to apply. We can adjust recruitment processes (e.g., flexible interviews, extended deadlines) to meet individual needs—just discuss your requirements during your application.
Security Clearance (Government Projects)
Zaizi collaborates with UK Central Government, requiring all staff to attain Security Clearance at a Government-acceptable level. As a result: 🔒 You must:
- Have no visa sponsorship required (right to work in the UK)
- Have lived in the UK for 5+ continuous years
Salary
💰 £56,000–£75,000 (negotiable based on experience)
Interview Process
- Phone Screening: Introduction with the recruitment team
- Technical Interview: Evaluates problem-solving expertise
- Final Stage:
- 10–15-minute presentation showcasing your approach
- Panel interview with stakeholders across multiple departments
If you align with this vision—whether your experience matches perfectly or just sparkles within—we’d love to meet you! 🌟
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