The Role
We are looking for a Product Development Manager to lead the development and execution of innovative product strategies that drive engagement and ensure they meet the needs of our supporters and drive our commercial revenue growth.
This is a fast-paced, dynamic role that requires curiosity, enthusiasm, and the confidence to challenge the status quo. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including business owners, designers, developers, and senior stakeholders. Delivering digital products on time within budget and to the highest quality.
Who we are
We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success – read more about our history, here.
Beyond that, we are passionate about our local community and, behind the scenes, we have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all. We have a very defined purpose: to act for a winning team, culture and community. We achieve this by ensuring we are courageous in the pursuit of progress, we champion our community and each other, and that we do the right thing (even when no one is looking).
Your day-to-day
- Drive innovative product creation - you'll develop and implement product strategies that align with our objectives, keeping supporters at the core of your decisions
- Own the product lifecycle - you will take charge from idea generation to product launch, ensuring each stage adds measurable value
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders - you'll partner with teams to define requirements, prioritise features, create roadmaps, and promote digital products effectively
- Oversee design planning - you'll manage the development of wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs to ensure a smooth supporter experience
- Lead development and testing - you will deliver products that meet supporter needs, maintaining timelines and budget
- Conduct insightful research - you'll analyse competitor landscapes and gather supporter feedback to guide product evolution
- Stay ahead of trends - you will monitor industry advancements, sharing insights with the wider team to maintain best-in-class practices
What we are looking for
- Experience in product development - you have a proactive approach to requirements gathering, backlog prioritisation, and leading products from concept to launch
- Digitally fluent - you possess a proven expertise in digital media within a sports focused environment
- Agile expert - you have a solid understanding of agile frameworks and methodologies
- Dynamic communicator - you have exceptional skills in managing and influencing senior stakeholders and external suppliers
- Research driven mindset - you possess the ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative market research and focus groups
- Clear communicator - you're adept at translating technical requirements for non-technical audiences
- True team player - you work effectively with others, supporting and guiding team members to deliver high-quality work and achieve shared goals
Why choose us
At Arsenal, we want everyone to feel a sense of trust and belonging, so we are proud of both our club values and also what we offer to our employees. As one of our Gunners, you will receive:
- An exciting reward and recognition scheme
- Generous holiday allowance which increases with your length of service
- Great internal learning and development programmes
- A flexible hybrid working model
- Priority access to apply for match tickets
- A competitive health and wellbeing benefits package
- A leading Employee Assistance Programme
- Great discounts with some of our Partners
Arsenal for Everyone
Arsenal for Everyone is our commitment to promoting and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion, so that everyone connected to the club feels like they belong to the same Arsenal family. We believe that diversity of background, skills and experience drives our success on and off the pitch.
Disability Confident Leader
We are a Disability Confident Leader. We actively welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.
If you are likely to meet the definition of being a ‘disabled person’ according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme - please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment decisions.
Application Closing Date - Friday 13th December 2024
Please note: we reserve the right to close the position early if application volumes are particularly high. We encourage you to get your application in sooner rather than later.
Good luck!
