Product Manager, National Research Foundation

The Product Manager is responsible for the success of a product by defining its vision and strategy. The Product Manager is accountable for the impact and outcomes, from discovery to delivery and iteration. This role requires at least 3 years of product management experience, strong analytical skills, and with proven ability to lead cross-functional and cross-directorate teams. It also demands experience managing complex digital products with significant organisational impact – shaping product vision and strategy, and driving delivery across multiple workstreams. Key Responsibilities Define and communicate a clear product vision and strategy aligned with user needs and organisational goals. Lead user research, customer interviews, and usability testing to identify core problems and unmet needs. Analyse quantitative and qualitative data to guide product decisions and measure success. Translate product strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Identify potential risks across the product lifecycle and implement measures to mitigate their impact, and maintain the risk register. Prioritise and maintain the product backlog to ensure the development team builds high-impact features. Collaborate closely with engineering, design, project management, and policy teams. Communicate product roadmap updates and manage expectations with senior leadership and stakeholders. Plan and execute product launches; monitor post-launch performance and iterate. Qualifications Minimum 3 years of experience in product management. Strong analytical and product sense, with experience using data to make decisions. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive alignment. Experience with go-to-market strategy and product lifecycle management. Strong technical fluency to work with engineering on technical discussions, feasibility and constraints. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.