Product Manager

At Rovco/Vaarst we have a biasfor action and innovation all while acting with integrity. Join usto work in an environment that values both creativity and ethicalconduct where visionary ideas come tolife.

JobTitle:ProductManager

Location:Bristol UK. Hybrid 2 days per week in theoffice.

Salary:upto 60000 if you have all the skills & experience.

AboutRovco/Vaarst

Rovco/Vaarstmission is to accelerate the energy transition to renewables with afocus on offshore wind. Were using artificial intelligence autonomycomputer vision and marine robotics to create a difference in theworld with underwater technology for our clients in offshorerenewable energy and the subseaindustry.

Founded in 2015 weveannounced funding of more than 50 million been voted one of themost innovative and sustainable companies working towards net zeroand won awards for Best use of AI and Best technologyinnovation.

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Discover your place in a hybrid team of190 people thats growing rapidly and celebrates diversity knowingthat every perspective is a valuable part of our success and thatempowers you to achieve a fulfilling worklifebalance.

ProductManager

Join Rovco/Vaarst as aProduct Manager where you will play a pivotal role in shapinginternal products that streamline our operations and enhancebusiness value. Reporting to the Head of Product you will take aholistic view of the lifecycle of your products and impact on otherproduct team goals. Your role will support delivery teams act asthe voice of the customer and prioritize product functionality.

This role will include Product Management of thefollowing technical scope: Computer Vision SLAM Embedded SoftwareMachine Learning Mechanical and ElectricalSystems.

Well welcome yourideas & input and support your development In addition thisis an incredible opportunity to help further the transition torenewable energy.

Objectives& Responsibilities:

Rovco/Vaarst is anexciting and dynamic environment meaning these are likely to changeas we grow. Upon joining your objectives and responsibilities willinclude:

• Ownthe lifecycle of internal products ensuring they solve businessproblems and add value.
• Deeply understandcustomer and user needs using data and analytics to inform productdecisions.
• Collaborate with crossfunctionalteams including data analysts data engineers and softwareengineers.
• Maintain and prioritize productroadmaps and backlogs.
• Act as the voice of thecustomer within delivery teams.
• Supportdelivery teams by prioritizing required productfunctionality.
• Conduct advanced analyses ofproduct and user behaviour to measure the impact of featurereleases and identify highimpactopportunities.

Youshould apply if youhave:

We know itstough but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You dont have tomatch all the listed requirements exactly to be considered for thisrole:

• Provenexperience as a Product Manager particularly with dataproducts.
• Excellent analytical andproblemsolving skills with a datadrivenmindset.
• Strong communication and leadershipabilities to inspire and influence crossfunctionalteams.
• A proven track record of successfullylaunching and delivering complex technicalproducts.
• A passion for continuous productdiscovery.
• The ability to conduct advancedanalyses of product and userbehaviour.
• Experience in translating technicalrequirements into actionableplans.

Growtogether with Rovco/Vaarst where you will learn these skills orbuild on yourexpertise:

• Workingwith products across multiple technical areas such as: ComputerVision SLAM Embedded Software Machine Learning Mechanical andElectrical Systems.
• Implementing commonservices and maintaining a library of reusable interfacecomponents.
• Reducing cognitive load for ProductExperience Teams enabling them to focus on customer or businessproblems.
• Managing keepthelightson obligationsand tech debt versus value creation.
• Improvingthe bandwidth of the existing Product team by creatinginvestorfacing tech demonstrations andprototypes.
• Focusing on solving customer painpoints through earlystage prototypedevelopment.

Benefits

People join Rovco/Vaarst because they areexcited by the possibility of leaving their own mark on the worldand developing solutions that solve real world problems. Althoughwe share the same vision we value varied perspectives and we adaptto fit different people from all walks of life. Not only does thatmake for a genuinely awesome team of colleagues but it also makesdaytoday life more interesting and its how we keep evolving andgetting better at what we do.

Whats in it for youYoull get to work with a passionate smart and highly driven teamwith an incredible range of skills.

Inaddition youll get an extensive range of benefits so you can focuson doing your very best work:

• Flexibleworking options includingcompressed hours
  
• Hybrid working up to3 days from home
• 33 days annual leaveincreasing 2 days a year upto 43 days after 6 years (inclusive ofbank holidays)
• Private medical insuranceincluding Dental & Optical
• Career andlearning development through paid courses conferences andevents
• Curiosity fund up to 500 to spend onlearning which is not role related
• Up to 10%company bonus
• Pension up to 6% companycontribution
• Life assurance paid at4Xsalary
• Volunteering day to give back to yourlocal community
• Enhanced maternity andadoption leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recognition & rewards for doing greatwork and living our values andbehaviours

Join Rovcoin our mission to make the world a cleaner greener and safer placeby deploying technology for good.

Interview Process

At Rovco weve designed astraightforward interview process to ensure the best fit for bothyou and the company. We have adopted anonymised recruitment. Thismeans that your name date of birth and other personal details willnot be seen by the hiring team.

• Application:Begin by submitting your application with your CV highlighting yourskills and experience relevant to the job. Answer key questions onelements that are important to therole.
• AptitudeTest:Demonstrate your critical thinkingproblemsolving abilities and workplace personality through anaptitude test.
• Talent PartnerInterview:We will tell you more about the role theteam and Rovcos mission. This is a twoway conversation; we want tolearn about your motivation what you can bring to Rovco and provideanswers to your questions.
• TeamInterview:Engage in a 1hour 30 minute interviewwith a few team members. Experience the role firsthand and shareyour skills and experience. Well discuss our technologies keyskills and team dynamics. As always feel free to ask any questionsyou may have.
• ExecutiveConversation: Meet with an executive for a 30minutediscussion. This is your opportunity to express your thoughts onthe role and ask any final questions. Well clarify expectations andensure this role aligns with your aspirations.
• Offer!If you aresuccessful in the process youll receive an offer to join Rovco andbecome part of ourteam.

Wevalue the diversity of our teams and are committed to supportingand welcoming individuals from all backgrounds knowing that everyperspective is a valuable part of our success. Should you requireany reasonable adjustment throughout the recruitment process pleasedo not hesitate to let a member of the Talent team know.

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