Company Description
At The Stepstone Group, we help everyone get the job that best fits their life. Whether it is the next step in their career, or a job to pay the bills - we exist to match lifestyles with livelihoods. We play our part by giving people everything they need to find the right job for them in that moment; making jobs work for more people, whatever they do, and however they choose to do it.
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at The Stepstone Group, is critical to our success as a global company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent on the market. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of your background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application or interviewing, please let us know.
We also have a hybrid approach to working from home and in the office!
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Product/Project Manager to join our dynamic team in the job hiring space. At The Stepstone Group, our department is responsible for managing job feeds, processing candidate applications, and gathering data on the success of applications for our hiring company partners. We are currently in the process of building a new global hiring platform, and as a Product Project/Manager, you will play a crucial role in this exciting endeavour.
What will this role look like on a day-to-day basis?
- Communication and Alignment: Serve as the primary point of contact for all communication and coordination within the department and with external stakeholders. Facilitate effective communication channels and ensure alignment between teams to achieve project objectives related to job feeds, candidate application processing, and data gathering. job hiring platforms, applicant tracking systems, or HR technology solutions is a plus.
- Project Planning and Execution: Collaborate with multiple Product Managers and cross-functional teams to define the scope, goals, and deliverables of the global hiring platform. Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, to drive successful project execution during a time of ambiguity as the project ramps up.
- Global Rollout of Product: Developing a strategy and rollout plan for Internal Stepstone and External Job boards to leverage products and services developed by the wider teams. Ensuring we drive maximum value of all product innovations which we create.
- Integration Prioritization: Work closely with the business team, development teams, and Product Managers to identify and prioritize integrations based on business requirements and strategic objectives. Evaluate project feasibility, risks, and dependencies to make informed prioritization decisions that will shape the development of our global hiring platform.
- Issue Identification and Resolution: Proactively identify potential issues, roadblocks, and risks that may impact project timelines or deliverables related to job feeds, candidate applications, and data gathering. Take prompt action to address issues, escalate when necessary, and develop contingency plans to ensure project success and a smooth operation of the hiring platform.
- Stakeholder Management: Engage and manage relationships with stakeholders, including department heads, business leaders, and external partners. Provide regular project updates, manage expectations, and address any concerns or feedback to maintain strong stakeholder satisfaction regarding job feeds, candidate applications, and data gathering efforts.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and key decisions documentation. Prepare regular reports and presentations summarizing project progress, key milestones, and metrics for management review, specifically highlighting the impact on the global hiring platform's growth.
Qualifications
- Proven experience (3 years) as a Product/Project Manager, experience in job hiring platforms, applicant tracking systems, or HR technology solutions is a plus but not necessary.
- Proficient in project management methodologies, tools, and best practices: Demonstrates a solid grasp of various project management approaches, techniques, and software tools necessary for successful project execution.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration: Capable of fostering positive relationships and effective communication with diverse stakeholders, enhancing collaboration and project outcomes.
- Exceptional organizational abilities to manage multiple projects: Possesses strong organizational skills, enabling efficient prioritization of tasks and effective management of multiple projects concurrently.
- Technical Proficiency: Understands software development processes and technologies, adept at communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Basic coding skills or familiarity with programming languages (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) may be advantageous.
Additional Information
What we offer:
- Holiday - 29 days holiday a year, plus public holidays. In addition, you can buy or sell up to 3 days each year.
- Charity - 2 additional days off every year to volunteer to charitable causes. You can also donate tax-free to a registered charity, and The Stepstone Group will match your contribution up to a value of £10 per month.
- In house barista - Brewed fresh and free of charge. We also have fresh fruit and plenty of snacks.
- Medical - Access to digital GP and well-being services.
- Pension Scheme - We offer a competitive pension scheme to help you plan for the future.
- Family Leave - We understand that laying the foundations for a smooth start to family leave will also make for an easier transition back to the workplace and subject to qualifying criteria, the benefits under the Company Family schemes are more generous than required under current legislation.
When you apply for a role with us you will be asked to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire. If you have any questions about this, please feel free to reach out to one of the team.
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