Product Manager
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Background of department/roleThis is an exciting opportunity to join Canterbury Christ Church University during a period of significant digital transformation and service enhancement. As part of the Digital Products team, you will play a leading role in shaping and delivering digital products that support institutional priorities and improve the experience of students and staff.
The Product Manager will own the day-to-day development, performance and continuous improvement of one or more digital products, ensuring they are reliable, secure, compliant and deliver measurable value to the organisation. Working closely with technical teams, suppliers and business stakeholders, the postholder will translate strategic priorities and user needs into actionable delivery plans and product backlogs.
You will lead agile delivery activities, oversee product enhancements and operational performance, and ensure all changes align with architectural, security and governance standards. The role will also support benefits realisation, user adoption and continuous service improvement across the product lifecycle.
You will be an experienced product management professional with a strong understanding of agile delivery approaches and digital product management practices. You will demonstrate excellent stakeholder management, prioritisation and problem-solving skills, alongside the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and supplier relationships.
Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills are essential requirements for this role.
Desirable: Experience of working within higher education or managing complex multi-supplier products within large organisations would be advantageous.
How will you work?
We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible.
The role is based in Canterbury with a flexible and connected approach to working. Campus attendance will vary depending on delivery requirements, stakeholder engagement, collaboration and operational needs. In most cases, the work location will be determined by the service required or the tasks and activities being undertaken.
How to apply
Start date for applications: 13 th of May 2026
Closing date for applications: 20 th of May 2026
Interviews are to be held: To Be confirmed Shortly After Closing
If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Sarah Beavon, sarah.beavon@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ06213.
Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.
Additional InformationCanterbury Christ Church University is committed to providing job opportunities to its existing staff. You will only be eligible to apply for this vacancy if you are currently working at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Internal applicants wishing to apply on the basis of a secondment from their current position should seek approval for such an arrangement from their current line manager at the earliest possible opportunity/ before applying for the job role.
Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU
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Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.
Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University's redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.
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