Senior Product Manager - 12 Month FTC at Financial Times · London

Senior Product Manager – FT Locations (12-month FTC) Location: London Contract: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover) About Us The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide. At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world. In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing. Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere. Build a newsworthy career at the FT. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups. The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to lead product development across the FT Locations portfolio while helping shape the future of data products across FT Specialist. This is a unique opportunity to own a portfolio of high-value B2B data products, driving strategic product initiatives including major product rebuilds, redesigns and the development of new capabilities. Alongside leading delivery across FT Locations, you will play an influential role in the evolution of Mint, FT Specialist’s shared data pipeline initiative, helping create scalable data capabilities that support multiple products across the portfolio. The role combines hands-on product leadership with strategic thinking and is ideally suited to someone with deep experience building data-driven products and translating complex data capabilities into meaningful customer value. Key Responsibilities FT Locations Product Leadership Lead product development across the FT Locations portfolio, balancing strategic initiatives with ongoing product delivery. Drive the next phase of the fDi Markets rebuild, including design completion, user testing, delivery and launch planning. Lead the delivery of the ZoomProspector user interface redesign and define the roadmap for new AI-powered search capabilities. Identify and evaluate new product opportunities that leverage emerging data capabilities and support future portfolio growth. Manage incoming product requests and prioritise work effectively across multiple initiatives and stakeholders. Define product direction and ensure delivery aligns with business objectives and customer needs. Data Product Strategy and Mint Initiative Contribute to the development of Mint, FT Specialist’s shared data pipeline and product capability framework. Act as a subject matter expert on data products across FT Specialist. Help shape how data is collected, structured and delivered into products. Translate emerging data capabilities into scalable product features and practical use cases. Identify opportunities to reuse capabilities across products and reduce duplication. Collaborate with wider FT data initiatives to ensure alignment and maximise organisational impact. Bring external market insight and best practice to support the development of innovative data products. Stakeholder Management and Collaboration Partner closely with engineering, data, commercial, editorial and design teams. Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making without formal authority. Navigate ambiguity, bringing clarity, structure and direction to complex initiatives. Promote experimentation, learning and iterative product development practices. Required Skills and Experience Significant product management experience, ideally within B2B, SaaS or data-driven product environments. Proven track record of leading complex product initiatives from discovery through delivery and launch. Experience managing multiple priorities across a portfolio of products and initiatives. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams. Data Product Expertise Experience building or managing data products rather than solely data-enabled features. Strong understanding of how data is structured, processed and delivered within product environments. Experience working with data models, taxonomies or complex datasets. Understanding of data pipelines and data lifecycle management, including ingestion, transformation and output processes. Experience working with APIs or data access layers. Ability to translate complex data concepts into clear customer, business and commercial value. Desirable Experience applying AI or machine learning capabilities within product environments. Familiarity with SQL or direct interaction with data platforms and datasets. Knowledge of financial services, investment data, foreign direct investment (FDI) markets or regulatory information products. Experience working within subscription-based information or data businesses. What’s in it for You? Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here. We’ve embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible. Accessibility We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help. Further Information At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may leverage AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications. Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all. Please beware of fraudulent job postings and offers claiming to be from the Financial Times. All legitimate opportunities will direct you to apply through the official Financial Times careers site, and the FT will never ask for financial information, payments, or referrals to third parties during the hiring process. If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting or suspect any scam activity, please contact talent@ft.com. 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