Job description
Contract type: Full Time (37.5 hours) – Permanent
Location: Brighton Head Office, remote
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Manager to lead the development, execution, and management of innovative new products that align with Study Group’s strategic objectives.
This is a critical role within Study Group, responsible for overseeing the product development process from ideation through to launch. The focus is on ensuring that new products meet market needs, deliver value, and drive business growth during the Introduction phase of the product lifecycle. The role is specifically centred on University Segment products at this early stage, with accountability for shaping and delivering new offerings to market. While the primary emphasis is on the Introduction phase, the Product Manager will also contribute to broader product initiatives across Study Group as required.
The successful candidate will lead the product innovation process by collaborating with cross-functional teams to:
- Understand sector pain points and opportunities
- Drive idea generation and concept development
- Design and test product concepts
- Build robust business cases
- Support mobilisation and delivery to ensure successful product launches
We are looking for someone who is passionate about international education and brings a proven track record in product management, from ideation and development through to launch. You will be a strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities, able to translate market insights into compelling, high-impact product offerings.
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Identify Customer Needs and Market Opportunities: Develop a deep understanding of the key pain points experienced by Study Group’s primary customers—university partners, sponsors, and international students—as well as emerging needs in untapped or underserved market segments, to identify new product opportunities and areas for growth.
- Conduct Market and Competitor Analysis: Analyse global competitors to ensure Study Group’s product positioning and value propositions remain competitive and compelling.
- Drive Strategic Product Development: Design and implement product development initiatives that align with Study Group’s overarching business objectives and strategic direction.
- Develop and Maintain Product Roadmaps: Create and manage comprehensive product roadmaps and detailed product definition documents to guide development and ensure stakeholder alignment.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally to Design Solutions: Work with cross-functional teams to design innovative, student-centred solutions that address identified needs and opportunities.
- Lead Product Design and Development: Oversee the end-to-end design and development of new products, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and market expectations.
- Ensure Academic and Regulatory Compliance: Partner with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure all products meet academic quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Lead Business Case Development: In collaboration with the Product Operations Manager, lead cross-functional teams to develop and present compelling business cases for new product initiatives, clearly articulating market opportunities, strategic alignment, and organisational capabilities.
- Engage Key Partners for Approval: Work closely with the Partnerships Team to ensure all product initiatives are clearly communicated and approved by key partners essential for a successful market launch.
- Manage Delivery Post-Business Case: Partner with the PMO to manage project timelines, budgets, and resources following business case approval. Ensure all stakeholders understand the product’s key selling points (KSPs) and are equipped to support its success.
- Coordinate Product Launches: Collaborate with marketing, sales, and other departments to lead product launches and support ongoing product management activities.
- Monitor Product Performance: Maintain oversight of the P&L for the allocated product portfolio, identifying risks, making recommendations, and highlighting opportunities for growth.
- Transition to BAU: Ensure a smooth and timely handover of new product initiatives to the BAU product management team once the Executive Committee has approved the transition.
- Analyse Market Trends and Customer Feedback: Monitor industry trends, gather customer insights, and evaluate competitor offerings to inform product strategy and innovation.
- Translate Insights into Action: Use data-driven insights to shape product ideas, guide development, and refine positioning to meet evolving market needs.
- Conduct Customer Feedback: Lead customer feedback initiatives and gather feedback to continuously improve and inform product enhancement and development.
ABOUT YOU
- Significant experience in a Product Management role, ideally within the education sector (higher education, or international education highly desirable).
- Demonstrable experience in managing a product through its entire lifecycle, from concept to launch and optimisation.
- Demonstrable experience of designing products which meet the needs of multiple customer segments with potentially competing requirements.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, complex, and international environment.
- Bachelor’s degree or professional qualifications in a relevant field
- Experience with curriculum development or academic programme design.
- Knowledge of international qualifications and entry requirements for UK universities.
- A good understanding of the UK higher education landscape and international student pathways.
- Experience working with B2B and B2C product models.
ABOUT US
Study Group is a leading international education provider that is dedicated and passionate about helping students around the world, creating a brighter future and reaching their full potential. With university partnerships and a variety of face-to-face, online, and hybrid study programmes, we can provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensure that students receive the best educational services available. Additionally, our Insendi platform enables us to deliver innovative, accessible, and intuitive digital learning experiences with the most advanced digital tools available.
ORGANISATIONAL COMPLIANCE
Study Group is proud of its high standards in safeguarding and recognises its importance in enabling the best possible student experience and outcomes. For successful applicants the following checks will be conducted- Criminal Background Check (country specific), x2 References, ID and Right to Work checks as well as Education Verification.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, or any other factor. We believe that the best person for the job should be selected based on skills and experience alone. Your information will be kept confidential and stored securely. Please see our Privacy Policy.
We adopt a rolling recruitment process meaning that we review applications as they are submitted. To avoid disappointment, please ensure that you apply ASAP.
