Data Product Manager

We’re looking for a Data Product Manager to join our team here at N Brown Group!

What will you do as a Data Product Manager?

• Play a key role in the development of the strategic data roadmap
• Act as a data evangelist within the organisation, by building relationships across the business with stakeholders and SMEs, demonstrating what data can do
• Balance the strategy, governance, and implementation of data initiatives
• Be responsible for prioritising initiatives, always ensuring clear communication
• Translate requirements of large data initiatives into smaller, actionable workstreams that deliver value
• Collate requirements and translate into user stories to deliver iteratively with an emphasis on goals, product vison and value realisation
• Be responsible for a backlog that delivers value against the product roadmap
• Ensure that data is a primary consideration in all initiatives, representing data in the design and implementation of new projects
• Handle conflicting priorities and Identify and remove impediments faced by the team by working with the wider Product team and other stakeholders and proactively flag off any risks/ delays in the commitments
• Monitor competitor activity and overseas market trends
• Regularly present to the business through show & tells, weekly roadmap sessions and quarterly business review on your product with a focus on value delivered
• Collaborate with Lead Product Manager to understand future demand and direction of your product and strategy

What experience will you have?

• Have experience of building roadmaps that display value against strategy
• Strong prioritisation skills
• Have proven success of managing a complex product that led to the delivery of significant value to your stakeholders
• Be Customer and Problem focused
• Have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Be passionate about data and its ability to transform businesses
• Have the ability to articulate complex technical approaches to non-technical audiences
• Have knowledge of software delivery lifecycle (SDLC)

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid working
• 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 10 days
• Annual bonus scheme
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
• Access to Apricity, a self-funding IVF benefit at a reduced rate
• Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution
• Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services
• A range of financial wellbeing support
• Colleague discount across all N Brown brands
• Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts!
• Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance
• Paid volunteer time – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice

N Brown – who we are and why work for us?

At N Brown, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by ‘championing inclusion, we’ll become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer’. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture.

We’re a forward-thinking digital retailer with a financial services proposition to be proud of. We’re customer-obsessed, serving them through three core brands: JD Williams, Simply Be, and Jacamo. We’re experienced, with over 160 years of trading under our belt. We’re inclusive, as we believe in fashion without boundaries; and we’re sustainable, striving to make as little impact on the planet as possible.

In May 2024 we were delighted to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. We work hard to create a happy and inclusive culture for everyone and we’re so proud to have made this list - as voted for by our very own colleagues!

Ways of Working

We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you’re in. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we’re perfectly located, plus we’re surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat!

Our working hours are 36.17 per week and our core working hours are between 10am - 4pm. Given we don’t have strict working hours you can find the working pattern that’s right for you.

Our promise to you:

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

What happens when you apply to a role at N Brown?

As soon as we receive your application, we’ll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck!