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Job Title: Product Manager
Location: Bristol UK. Hybrid 2 days per week in the office.
Salary: up to 60000 if you have all the skills & experience.
About Rovco/Vaarst
Rovco/Vaarst mission is to accelerate the energy transition to renewables with a focus on offshore wind. Were using artificial intelligence autonomy computer vision and marine robotics to create a difference in the world with underwater technology for our clients in offshore renewable energy and the subsea industry.
Founded in 2015 weve announced funding of more than 50 million been voted one of the most innovative and sustainable companies working towards net zero and won awards for Best use of AI and Best technology innovation.
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Discover your place in a hybrid team of 190 people thats growing rapidly and celebrates diversity knowing that every perspective is a valuable part of our success and that empowers you to achieve a fulfilling worklife balance.
Product Manager
Join Rovco/Vaarst as a Product Manager where you will play a pivotal role in shaping internal products that streamline our operations and enhance business value. Reporting to the Head of Product you will take a holistic view of the lifecycle of your products and impact on other product team goals. Your role will support delivery teams act as the voice of the customer and prioritize product functionality.
This role will include Product Management of the following technical scope: Computer Vision SLAM Embedded Software Machine Learning Mechanical and Electrical Systems.
Well welcome your ideas & input and support your development In addition this is an incredible opportunity to help further the transition to renewable energy.
Objectives & Responsibilities:
Rovco/Vaarst is an exciting and dynamic environment meaning these are likely to change as we grow. Upon joining your objectives and responsibilities will include:
- Own the lifecycle of internal products ensuring they solve business problems and add value.
- Deeply understand customer and user needs using data and analytics to inform product decisions.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including data analysts data engineers and software engineers.
- Maintain and prioritize product roadmaps and backlogs.
- Act as the voice of the customer within delivery teams.
- Support delivery teams by prioritizing required product functionality.
- Conduct advanced analyses of product and user behaviour to measure the impact of feature releases and identify highimpact opportunities.
You should apply if you have:
We know its tough but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You dont have to match all the listed requirements exactly to be considered for this role:
- Proven experience as a Product Manager particularly with data products.
- Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills with a datadriven mindset.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities to inspire and influence crossfunctional teams.
- A proven track record of successfully launching and delivering complex technical products.
- A passion for continuous product discovery.
- The ability to conduct advanced analyses of product and user behaviour.
- Experience in translating technical requirements into actionable plans.
Grow together with Rovco/Vaarst where you will learn these skills or build on your expertise:
- Working with products across multiple technical areas such as: Computer Vision SLAM Embedded Software Machine Learning Mechanical and Electrical Systems.
- Implementing common services and maintaining a library of reusable interface components.
- Reducing cognitive load for Product Experience Teams enabling them to focus on customer or business problems.
- Managing keepthelightson obligations and tech debt versus value creation.
- Improving the bandwidth of the existing Product team by creating investorfacing tech demonstrations and prototypes.
- Focusing on solving customer pain points through earlystage prototype development.
Benefits
People join Rovco/Vaarst because they are excited by the possibility of leaving their own mark on the world and developing solutions that solve real world problems. Although we share the same vision we value varied perspectives and we adapt to fit different people from all walks of life. Not only does that make for a genuinely awesome team of colleagues but it also makes daytoday life more interesting and its how we keep evolving and getting better at what we do.
Whats in it for you Youll get to work with a passionate smart and highly driven team with an incredible range of skills.
In addition youll get an extensive range of benefits so you can focus on doing your very best work:
- Flexibleworking options including compressed hours
- Hybrid working up to 3 days from home
- 33 days annual leave increasing 2 days a year upto 43 days after 6 years (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Private medical insurance including Dental & Optical
- Career and learning development through paid courses conferences and events
- Curiosity fund up to 500 to spend on learning which is not role related
- Up to 10% company bonus
- Pension up to 6% company contribution
- Life assurance paid at4X salary
- Volunteering day to give back to your local community
- Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Recognition & rewards for doing great work and living our values and behaviours
Join Rovco in our mission to make the world a cleaner greener and safer place by deploying technology for good.
Interview Process
At Rovco weve designed a straightforward interview process to ensure the best fit for both you and the company. We have adopted anonymised recruitment. This means that your name date of birth and other personal details will not be seen by the hiring team.
- Application: Begin by submitting your application with your CV highlighting your skills and experience relevant to the job. Answer key questions on elements that are important to the role.
- Aptitude Test: Demonstrate your critical thinking problemsolving abilities and workplace personality through an aptitude test.
- Talent Partner Interview: We will tell you more about the role the team and Rovcos mission. This is a twoway conversation; we want to learn about your motivation what you can bring to Rovco and provide answers to your questions.
- Team Interview: Engage in a 1hour 30 minute interview with a few team members. Experience the role firsthand and share your skills and experience. Well discuss our technologies key skills and team dynamics. As always feel free to ask any questions you may have.
- Executive Conversation: Meet with an executive for a 30minute discussion. This is your opportunity to express your thoughts on the role and ask any final questions. Well clarify expectations and ensure this role aligns with your aspirations.
- Offer! If you are successful in the process youll receive an offer to join Rovco and become part of our team.
We value the diversity of our teams and are committed to supporting and welcoming individuals from all backgrounds knowing that every perspective is a valuable part of our success. Should you require any reasonable adjustment throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate to let a member of the Talent team know.
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