Description
We are seeking a Lead Product Manager to join our Product team and help shape the technology and experiences that support colleagues across Co-op. In this role, you'll set the vision, strategy and direction for products spanning Core HR, workforce management, time and attendance, and AI-enabled colleague services.
Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and communicating a clear vision, strategy and roadmap for products across Core HR, workforce management, time and attendance, and AI-enabled colleague services. They will lead the development and continuous improvement of products that support colleague experiences, workforce processes and operational efficiency across Co-op.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and communicate a clear vision, strategy and roadmap for products across Core HR, workforce management, time and attendance, and AI-enabled colleague services
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of products that support colleague experiences, workforce processes and operational efficiency across Co-op
- Work closely with stakeholders to balance colleague needs, business priorities and technical considerations when making product decisions
- Lead the product lifecycle from discovery through to delivery, ensuring products deliver meaningful outcomes and measurable value
- Use customer insight, colleague feedback and data to identify opportunities, inform priorities and drive continuous improvement
- Manage and maintain a well-prioritised product backlog, helping teams focus on the highest-value work
- Measure product performance and use evidence and insights to inform future decisions, investments and product direction
- Build strong relationships across product, engineering, design, People teams and business leaders to drive collaboration and alignment
Requirements:
- Significant product management experience, including ownership of complex enterprise technology products and platforms
- Experience of Oracle HCM Core HR applications, including Core HR, Workforce Structures, Journeys, Position Management, and Document Records
- Experience delivering and developing Time & Attendance or workforce management solutions, including integrations and dependencies across wider HR systems
- Technical knowledge and confidence to work closely with application engineers, challenge technical approaches, and make informed decisions on product, platform and solution design
- Experience managing platform change, releases and upgrades, with an understanding of balancing innovation, stability, risk and business impact
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes and priorities
- An awareness of emerging AI capabilities and opportunities, with the ability to identify where AI can improve colleague experiences, processes and product outcomes
Benefits:
- Annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
- 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
- Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
- Private healthcare
- Access to a subsidised onsite gym
- 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
- Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
- Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
- 24/7 colleague support service
- Training and support for your development and career progression
- Cycle-to-work scheme