WHAT WE DO
We're Lula. We build innovative fintech products to help SMEs make cash flow. From instant access to funding to all-in-one business banking accounts and cutting-edge financial analysis tools, we're on it!
Our purpose is to help SMEs manage their business better, faster, simpler, Lula, so they can spend more time doing what they love
OUR VALUES
Collaborative - we're a clan and work together as a team, always towards a common goalCommitted - we're accountable and follow through no matter the challengeCurious - we look for better ways to do things and make a positive differenceConnected - we stay close to, learn from and look to understand each other and our customersCompassionate - we go out of our way to care about our colleagues, our customers and our community
OVERALL PURPOSE
The Product Manager at Lula plays a key role in translating the company's vision into a concrete reality. By inspiring and influencing the team, the PM leads the way in product planning and delivery. Responsibilities include defining and communicating the roadmap, ensuring the generation of long-term customer and business value. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is vital to driving strategic business outcomes, with a focus on the necessary people, process, and technology changes required for successful objective achievement.
Duties and Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Defining out roadmaps and aligning our strategy to deliverables:
Driving business impact by mapping product functionality and commitments to the strategic objectives of our channels and the businessDefining a clear delivery schedule of highly prioritised features and initiatives that deliver against our business vision
Collaborating and building excellent relationships:
Proactively working with stakeholders to factor their requirements into product decisionsInfluencing peers and direct reports with the goal of enabling them to successfully deliver on their product areas, to continuously grow their product craft and deliver meaningful business outcomesInfluencing and persuading Lula's senior managers and executives to help achieve goals, remove blockers and deliver meaningful business outcomes
Gaining a deep understanding of our customer's needs and what progress for them looks like:
Analysing data to generate actionable insights and turn these into measurable and impactful business outcomesUsing customer feedback to understand how users engage with our products to drive meaningful outcomes for the businessDefining a vision for UX and UI designers to build end-to-end journeys that ensure we're generating value for our customers
Managing the delivery of Lula's roadmap:
Managing the creation of clear and actionable product goals and feature specifications in line with Lula's product requirements definition standards. Collaborating with Lula's Senior Tech teams to iteratively and quickly deliver product functionality that accomplishes our goalsEnsuring the reliability and quality of product releases meet our standards and our customer expectations.
MINDSET & SKILLS
Strategic planning and communication skills People management and mentoring skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsUser-centric and customer focused approach Knowledge of customer desires and behavioursExcellent communication and collaboration skills Confident decision-makerExcellent attention to detailStrong collaboration skills and a passion for working with peopleGood prioritisation and time management skillsDeadline driven - you know what success looks like and how to measure itPositive, high energy and committed to live, demonstrate and get excited about the Lula values
THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Bachelor degree in a relevant field or equivalent5+ years of working experience as a Product OwnerProduct owner certification an added bonusExperience with prototyping, testing, and validating product hypothesesExperience defining, prioritising and communicating a product roadmap across the organisation Experience building products iteratively by applying lean principles and focusing on MVPsHands-on experience working with Engineering teams in an Agile environment with an understanding of agile development processExcellent communication and collaboration skills with a proven ability to work with cross-functional teamsTechnical acumen and genuine passion for technologyUnderstanding of core concepts related to UI/UX designExperience with product management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Trello is a plus
ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY'S EE TARGET
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