Senior Product Manager - Crisis and Emergency Response Location: UK Flexible Location Contract type: Permanent Hours per week: Full-time 35hrs Salary: £51,000 per annum pro rata per annum, pro rata We've got an opportunity... We have a fantastic opportunity to join a leading international humanitarian organisation taking a leadership role in transforming how we operate within the Crisis and Emergency Response service, focusing on outcomes for people in crisis. You will have responsibility for establishing, embedding and improving agile product management across British Red Cross' disasters and emergencies UK portfolio. Ensuring that users are at the heart of our design and development process, we are looking for a Senior Product Manager to lead on the design, delivery and continuous improvement of Crisis and Emergency Response services and products. The Senior Product Manager will lead a multidisciplinary team and own the creation and progression of the product vision, strategy and objectives. A day in the life of a Senior Product Manager - Crisis and Emergency Response will involve: Lead the product team, promoting an Agile Product Management approach to developing products and services for Crisis and Emergency Response Shape the overarching strategy for the wider product portfolio and ensure work is strategically aligned and meeting user needs Ensure the approach to bringing the product strategy to life is clearly set out and continuously improved Ensure a fully managed product portfolio Translate the strategy into roadmaps, plans and OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) to clarify goals and actions to achieve them Manage relationships with key internal partners and ensure that plans for the delivery and development of Crisis and Emergency Response products are appropriately coordinated and integrated with them and other internal departments Manage relationships with other internal and external stakeholders, to understand their product requirements, effectively manage their expectations, identify appropriate subject matter experts and signpost them to the relevant Product Manager Ensure the product budget is prepared, monitored and delivered within the framework of the Corporate Strategy to develop more resilient communities who are equipped with first aid and humanitarian skills. Create and evaluate business plans as appropriate to ensure the product squads are fully equipped and prioritising development that maximises the impact of our products. To be a successful Senior Product Manager - Crisis and Emergency Response, you'll need: Strong knowledge of product management best practice and techniques. Strong knowledge of Agile principles and its frameworks. Knowledge of Agile techniques to be able to guide the team to adopt the appropriate approaches. Ability to translate awareness of the internal and external environment into coherent strategies and plans. Ability to build effective and strong interpersonal relationships - relates easily and effectively to colleagues, customers and partners. Ability to collect and analyse data and promote the use of metrics and data to drive improvements to products and ways of working. Excellent servant leadership skills, embodying an Agile mindset. The closing date for completed applications is 23:59hrs on Tuesday the 24rd of October 2023 with interviews to follow Please note that early application is encouraged, as we'll be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert in advance of the advertised closing date. In return for your dedication and expertise, you'll get: * Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days. * Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension. * Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style. * Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning. * Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform. * Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance. * Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team. * Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme. * Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses. We are proud to participate in the disability confident scheme for roles based in the UK. During the application process, you will be asked if you wish to apply under the scheme. At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.