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| Posted: | 20/10/26 | |
| Recruiter: | AQA | |
| Reference: | 3199241368 | |
| Type: | Permanent | |
| Disciplines: | IT Manager | |
| Salary: | £71,100 - £81,200 Annual | |
| Location: | Manchester | |
| Description: | Product Manager Permanent Manchester £71,100 - £81,200 Smart Hybrid Working - min 2x days a week in the office Introduction You'll join AQA at an exciting point in the evolution of our Enterprise Technology function, with the opportunity to shape how some of our most important enterprise platforms support the organisation now and in the future. We're creating two Product Manager opportunities, each with a distinct product focus: one across our Workday and iTrent landscape, and the other across Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform and Copilot. You'll bring expertise in one of these areas and use your product insight and strategic thinking to look beyond today's requirements, anticipate what's coming next and turn evolving technology into meaningful value for our organisation and customers. Purpose of the role You'll take strategic ownership of your product area, defining the vision, strategy and long-term roadmap while helping us make the most of rapidly evolving SaaS technology and emerging AI capability. Working closely with Product Owners, functional teams, technical specialists and suppliers, you'll connect business needs with product capability, identifying the opportunities that will make the greatest difference and translating strategic direction into delivery. You'll have the freedom to think ahead, challenge assumptions and explore new possibilities, while bringing the commercial judgement to balance innovation with customer value, cost and practical delivery. Key responsibilities In this role, you'll be responsible for:
You'll thrive here if you're a strategic, forward-thinking Product Manager who can combine strong product credibility with the commercial judgement to turn technology opportunities into meaningful outcomes.
What's in it for you? You'll join a growing function built on autonomy, trust and shared purpose, at a time of significant investment, expansion and change. As these are newly created roles, you'll have genuine scope to shape the strategic direction of your products and influence how Product Management develops within Enterprise Technology.
At AQA, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can do their best work. We value the different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds our people bring, knowing they strengthen our culture, decision-making and impact. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect, has access to opportunities to grow and contribute, and feels able to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. What's Next? To apply, please submit your CV and supporting statement outlining how your experience matches the requirements of the role. Application deadline: 27th October 2026 Interview process: First stage video interviews in the week of 9th November, final stage face to face interviews in the office in Manchester in the week beginning 16th November. | |