* Lead discovery and validation of new features and propositions through research, experimentation, and rapid prototyping, and AI-assisted proof-of-concepts.
* Proactively identify and test opportunities to use AI, analytics, and automation to improve member experience, internal workflows, or delivery efficiency — favoring early validation over extended specification.
* Partner with the Product team, Engineering, Infrastructure, and Professional Services to ensure timely, high-quality releases.
* Define and monitor success metrics, using feedback and performance data to iterate and improve.
* Act as a trusted partner to internal and external stakeholders — building alignment and understanding of product direction.
* Encourage closer collaboration between Product and Engineering by promoting shared ownership of problem-solving, early solution shaping, and experimentation.
* Represent your product area in forums with customers, leadership teams, and industry partners.
* Support the adoption of agile methodologies and product-led ways of working across the organisation.
* Coach and mentor Product Owners or team members to strengthen product thinking, back log management, and delivery practices.
* Contribute to the overall evolution of Wellington IT's product management capability.
* Demonstrable experience as a Product Manager or Senior Product Owner in a SaaS, fintech, or digital-product environment.
* Proven track record of managing a product or feature set end-to-end through the whole product lifecycle.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance user needs, technical feasibility, and business goals.
* Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
* Experience working with cross-functional teams in an agile delivery environment.
* Deep knowledge of agile methodologies.
* Demonstrates curiosity and practical experience with AI, analytics, and automation tools, and is comfortable using experimentation frameworks and feature flagging to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
* Experience in financial services, fintech, or credit union technology.
* Familiarity with APIs, integrations, and modern software delivery practices.
* Experience using tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar.
* Competitive base salary* Bonus Scheme* Annual leave (36 days incl your birthday off)* Training & Development (Internal & External)* Market leading workplace pension (15% matched)* Private Healthcare Scheme - AXA, UK* Enhanced maternity leave* Remote/Hybrid Working* Flexible start / finish times* Family related benefits* Excellent Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
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