AddressSo, who is Reckon?
We’re a modern tech company that helps people and businesses change the way they operate – for the better. Our mission? To create technology that helps turn ambition into accomplishment.
We specialise in software, but we’re also more than just a technology company. Our experienced people, services and solutions provide businesses, accountants and lawyers with the tools and support they need to be successful.
Make a difference – so, what is the role?
The Product Manager at Reckon is entrusted with defining, maintaining, and communicating the vision for our products. This pivotal role involves engaging with key stakeholders, industry experts, user groups, and clients to understand market needs and ensure alignment with Reckon's broader strategic objectives.
Armed with this vision, you will oversee the day-to-day management of product development pipelines. Additionally, you'll collaborate with support, sales, marketing, and management to deliver exceptional products and services. Product Managers at Reckon are empowered to challenge norms, driving innovation and advocating for impactful changes within our teams and the broader development sphere.
Product Management Responsibilities
- Define, maintain, and communicate the product vision.
- Drive all aspects of the product lifecycle, including research, competitor analysis, planning, positioning, requirements gathering, roadmap development, and product launch.
- Translate product strategy into detailed requirements for prototyping and final development by engineering teams.
- Develop comprehensive product strategy documents encompassing business cases, use cases, technical requirements, revenue forecasts, and ROI.
- Analyse market data to inform sales strategies and define product objectives for effective marketing communications.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, production, marketing, and sales teams to guide product development, quality assurance, and release processes, ensuring organisational success.
- Develop product positioning and messaging that sets Reckon apart within primary market segments.
Ideally you’ll have
- 4 -5 years of Product Management Experience
- Analytical Skills: Proficient in market research, competitor analysis, and data-driven decision-making to inform product strategy and enhancements.
- Thinker: Ability to envision long-term product roadmaps aligned with business goals and market trends.
- Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, marketing, sales, and support teams to drive product success across the organisation.
- Methodologies: Experience with Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and Lean principles, facilitating efficient and adaptive product development processes.
- Communication Skills: Capable of articulating complex ideas and strategies to diverse audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Focus: A deep understanding of customer needs and behaviours, utilising insights to prioritise features and enhancements that deliver value.
- Skills: Adept at identifying challenges, proposing solutions, and driving consensus among stakeholders to achieve product goals.
- Mindset: Proactively seeks opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in product offerings and development practices.
- Acumen: Comfortable discussing technical aspects with engineering teams and leveraging technical knowledge to inform product decisions.
Benefits
- Wellbeing activities throughout the year from painting classes to R U OK initiatives.
- Paid parental leave, life leave and study leave.
- Social committee running events all year round and social clubs to bond with people with similar interests.
- Free counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Learning and development budget to advance your skillset.
- Coaching and mentoring program to excel your career.
- Recognition tool open to all employees to nominate great work.
- Hybrid environment: 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home
