Principal Product Manager 

SoCode are you pleased to be working a world famous British organisation known for their premium speakers, head phones and home theatre. We are looking for an experienced and data-driven Lead Software Product Manager to work with, lead and mentor a world-class team of Software Product Managers. You’ll be part of a team developing cutting-edge digital audio products and digital customer experiences.

As the Principal Product Manager, you will be a key stakeholder within the broader Product Management function, working alongside Product Managers who are responsible for the physical attributes of products. You will be part of a larger Product Development team consisting of Software Engineers, User Experience Designers, Acoustic Engineers, Mechanical Engineers and more.

As the Principal Product Manager your responsibilities will include.

• Being responsible for developing and maintaining digital experience roadmap with input from your colleagues and direct reports.

• Lead the definition and reporting of key metrics and analytics for tracking the success of the product portfolio, both physical and digital

• Champion exploratory themes of work and trying out innovative ideas for driving customer engagement and retention with the wider software development team

• Splitting your time between delivering your own projects and themes of work, setting long term strategy, and helping their team of software product managers be successful and grow.

• Own the software product management process, seeking out opportunities for improvements in the way software requirements are defined and shared with other stakeholders (e.g., software developers and user experience designers)

• Plan and manage the software product management team’s workload.

• Work and own the relationship with key technology and commercial partner

You should meet the following requirements.

▪ BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent technical degree.

▪ Experience in software product management.

▪ Experience leading software product management teams.

▪ Highly experienced in developing features / services that drive customer engagement and retention

▪ Experience in Agile development methodologies.

▪ Proficient with software planning and delivery tools.

▪ Motivating, self-starting, able to work independently and set priorities.

▪ Must be able to anticipate problems, spot opportunities to improve, and take a proactive approach to responsibilities.

▪ Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written.

▪ Must maintain a high level of business ethics and professionalism.

▪ Must have good organizational skills

This is an exciting opportunity to work with some of the most recognisable products in the audio industry. As well as a competitive salary up to £85,000 you will be entitled to the following benefits.

• An annual bonus

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Company pension: 5% employer, 5% employee. You can contribute more if they wish.

• Death in service benefit after 6 months service.  Level of cover increases with length of service to 4 years’ salary at 4 or more years’ service.

• Private medical insurance

• Product discount

• Product home testing

• Free lunches/food

• Agile/hybrid working

For more information on this exciting position please get in touch with me on the details provided or click apply (we will always discuss your application before your CV is submitted)

If this isn’t quite right for you but you would be opened to hearing about product opportunities, please feel free to reach out to hear about the market.