Product Manager

Lead Technical Product Manager - API and Platforms Location: Manchester, UK, Only 1 or 2 days to office Role Overview We are looking for a Lead Technical Product Manager to own and scale our core API platforms, backend microservices, and data tools. You will lead cross-functional engineering teams to build high-performance systems, improve developer experience, and integrate AI/data solutions across our global platform. Key Responsibilities Platform and API Strategy: Own the roadmap and backlog for core APIs and microservices, ensuring high availability, speed, and scalability. Technical and AI Execution: Work with engineers and data teams to design data models, APIs (REST/OpenAPI), recommendation engines, and AI workflows. Data Governance: Build clear data policies and frameworks across multi-market products. Agile Delivery: Write clear user stories (BDD/Gherkin), set team OKRs/KPIs, and lead sprint planning across engineering squads. Stakeholder Alignment: Bridge the gap between technical engineering teams, business leaders, and executive stakeholders. Key Requirements Experience: 8+ years as a Technical PM managing high-scale APIs, platforms, or data products. Technical Skills: Deep understanding of API design (OpenAPI/Swagger/Postman), system design, and database tools (SQL/Python basics). AI and Cloud: Exposure to cloud infrastructure (GCP/Azure/AWS) and AI/LLM integrations. Agile and Delivery: Strong experience in Scrum/Kanban, writing technical specifications, ..... full job details .....