Paralegal, Fraud and Motor
DWF
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Develop and articulate a clear product strategy aligned with company goals and specific requirements of the Scottish education sector.
- Build a deep understanding of the Scottish education system including Curriculum for Excellence, Education Scotland frameworks, and local authority processes.
- Conduct competitor analysis and maintain up-to-date knowledge of other MIS providers in Scotland (e.g., SEEMiS).
- Create and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap that prioritises features and enhancements based on business priorities and Scottish market demands.
- Work closely with engineering, design, marketing, customer services, and sales teams to ensure alignment throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Define and monitor key product metrics to assess product performance and user engagement, using data to drive informed decisions.
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders on product development progress, key milestones, and upcoming releases.
- Build awareness and excitement around the product both internally and externally.
- Lead and mentor a high-performing Product Management team, offering insights, sharing best practices, providing feedback, and acting as a role model.
Requirements
- PLEASE NOTE : Applicants must have direct knowledge of the Scottish education system.
- Direct knowledge of the Scottish education system and awareness of competitor MIS products in Scotland (such as SEEMiS).
- Passion for building the best products combined with strong consumer focus and commercial awareness.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or relevant field is desirable.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Substantial product management experience, preferably within education resources, with a good understanding of the UK education sector and market trends.
- Proven experience (3+ years) in product management with a track record of successful product launches.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Experience with agile development methodologies.
- Strong project management skills; ability to prioritise and manage multiple products/tasks simultaneously.
- Highly organised, with a track record of delivering against targets and deadlines.
- Resilient, adaptable, and calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
