Location: Manchester, UK, Only 1 or 2 days to office
Role Overview
We are looking for a Lead Product Manager to own and scale our core API platforms, backend microservices, and data tools. You will lead cross-functional engineering teams to build high-performance systems, improve developer experience, and integrate AI/data solutions across our global platform.
Key Responsibilities
Platform & API Strategy: Own the roadmap and backlog for core APIs and microservices, ensuring high availability, speed, and scalability.
Technical & AI Execution: Work with engineers and data teams to design data models, APIs (REST/OpenAPI), recommendation engines, and AI workflows.
Data Governance: Build clear data policies and frameworks across multi-market products.
Agile Delivery: Write clear user stories (BDD/Gherkin), set team OKRs/KPIs, and lead sprint planning across engineering squads.
Stakeholder Alignment: Bridge the gap between technical engineering teams, business leaders, and executive stakeholders.
Key Requirements
Experience: 8+ years as a Technical PM managing high-scale APIs, platforms, or data products.
Technical Skills: Deep understanding of API design (OpenAPI/Swagger/Postman), system design, and database tools (SQL/Python basics).
AI & Cloud: Exposure to cloud infrastructure (GCP/Azure/AWS) and AI/LLM integrations.
Agile & Delivery: Strong experience in Scrum/Kanban, writing technical specifications, and managing delivery cadences.
Domain: Experience in e-commerce, travel tech, or large-scale digital marketplaces is a plus.
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