hedgehog lab is looking for a Product Manager in Newcastle, United Kingdom. If you meet the requirements below, you will be eligible to apply via Digital Marketing Community.

Job Responsibilities:

• Own products on behalf of clients, keeping them relevant, cutting edge and exciting.
• Become an expert on the client’s business and product strategy, evaluating them and if needs be, challenging them.
• 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.
• Be the client’s proxy within our team, fielding all questions on their business and product strategy. Where you can’t provide steer, tease guidance out of the client.
• Lead and set expectations for the client and internal teams.
• Promote pitching and strategy for new clients, in addition to contributing to the ongoing growth and relationships of our existing clients.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years experience in a related software or IT industry role.
• Expert knowledge of agile development methods such as Scrum.
• Effective experience of building and fostering long-term business relationships at all levels.
• Proficient experience of taking a lead role in planning and facilitating client meetings/workshops and other initiatives.
• Empathy for clients leading change and innovation in big companies.
• A passion for product innovation design and development.
• An insightful approach to new business strategy and strategic growth.
• Interested in learning and experimenting. “Afraid to fail” and “play it safe” aren’t in your vocabulary, but you’re willing to admit your weaknesses and when you’re wrong, in the name of personal and professional growth.
• Entrepreneurial, innovative and curious.
• Passionate, with a desire to deliver world-class technology solutions.
• Comfortable speaking in front of people about topics you’re passionate about.
• Solid communicator (verbally, visually and written), capable of inspiring colleagues and clients.
• Highly collaborative – you’re not a sole contributor, but someone who thrives in tight-knit teams where sharing knowledge and experience is second nature.
• Comfortable with pressure and deadlines and can work in a fast-paced environment.