Product Manager

Role: Product Manager
Location: London (Hybrid - Monthly office visits, predominantly remote)
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + Equity Options (Varies with experience)
Company: An emerging force in the accounting software industry.

Product Manager - Company Profile:

An innovative startup in the accounting technology sector is disrupting the market with its development of automation and artificial intelligence solutions, aimed at eliminating the burden of manual work for finance teams and transforming end-of-month routines into a real-time process. Just two years after its inception, the startup boasts a skilled workforce spread across the UK and Australia and is on the verge of a significant recruitment drive to support its ambitious expansion plans for 2024 and onwards.

Product Manager - Role Overview:

Following a significant revenue growth in the last quarter of the year, driven by solid product-market alignment, the company has secured investments to double its team size and accelerate growth. They are on the lookout for exceptional talent to drive forward their visionary product objectives. This role offers the chance to lead on multiple products, providing extensive hands-on experience and substantial opportunities for professional growth. The company encourages a learning culture, offering support from the team and access to professional development resources.

Product Manager - Principal Duties:

Championing the Product Internally and Externally:

• Engage in active dialogue with customers and potential clients to gather insights.
• Investigate and understand the specific requirements and scenarios of users.
• Act as the primary liaison for addressing issues with our solutions.

Designing the Future:

• Work in tandem with the company founders to tailor the product vision to strategic objectives.
• Adopt a foundational perspective to ideate groundbreaking solutions.
• Develop or closely collaborate on the creation of wireframes and user experience designs.

Steering Product Development:

• Break down the development process into trackable progress stages.
• Supply the engineering team with the necessary details to facilitate product creation.
• Maintain transparency with the entire organization regarding product timelines and availability.

Educating Their Users:

• Partner with the marketing department to highlight new features.
• Respond to user queries through various support platforms.
• Produce self-help content to empower users to resolve problems independently.

Ensuring Product Excellence:

• Oversee the testing phase before product launch.
• Track the performance and reception of features post-release.
• Make informed decisions regarding the continuation or cessation of features.

Product Manager - Requirements:

• Deep understanding of accounting practices: Knowledge gained from an accounting background, enabling you to empathize with customer challenges and share expertise with non-accountant colleagues.
• Proven track record in a product-focused role within a SaaS environment.
• Visionary in leveraging modern technology to craft solutions that leapfrog traditional approaches.
• Effective communicator: Proficient in demystifying intricate financial terminologies for a lay audience and facilitating clear project definitions for global team collaboration.
• Autonomous and proactive: Confident in independently spearheading projects and devising solutions, while also recognizing the value of seeking assistance when necessary.