Associate Product Manager

We don’t just talk, we do. Lead the change with us.

At the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, we work with political leaders around the world to drive change. We help governments turn bold ideas into reality so they can deliver for their people. We do it by advising on strategy, policy and delivery, unlocking the power of technology across all three. And by sharing what we learn on the ground, so everyone can benefit. We do it to build more open, inclusive and prosperous countries for people everywhere.

We are a global team of over 800 changemakers, operating in more than 40 countries, across five continents. We are political strategists, policy experts, delivery practitioners, technology specialists and more. We speak more than 45 languages. We are working on over 100 projects, tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. We’re all here at TBI to make a difference.

In a world of ever more complex challenges, we believe diversity of background and perspective is a strength. We pride ourselves on a culture that values and nurtures difference. We are dedicated to unlocking potential, not only for the countries we work in but also for each of our team members. No matter where you’re from or who you are, if you’re passionate about the transformative power of progressive politics, we invite you to build a better future with us.

Role Summary

We’re looking for a pragmatic and results driven mid-level product manager to join the team and help accelerate the digital transformation of our government clients through our network of trusted partners.

The Associate Product Manager sits within the Partner Innovation Team within Global Tech Partnerships, working closely with TBI country teams, senior counterparts in partner companies and governments.

The role, designed for an early-to-mid career professional, will provide critical support to the Product Manager to help deliver impactful digital solutions for our government clients.

The role will suit a self-starter who is proactive and happy to help in whatever way is required to accelerate our path to delivery, whilst also fulfilling more common product responsibilities. It offers to the opportunity to get exposure to some of the leading political minds globally, whilst also developing product management skills and contributing to transformative projects that enhance public services.

Your responsibilities would include supporting on partner research, strategy and proof of concept / Minimum Viable Product (MVP) development and delivery across a wide and growing portfolio of government clients and partners, including leading on some of these product efforts. The role will also fulfil administrative functions such as organising meetings, taking notes, and creating and updating product assets (e.g one-pagers, roadmaps and planning backlogs).

This position is ideal for someone with a strong interest and some experience of technology-driven impact, as well as excellent organisational skills, and a strong willingness to learn.

This position will report to the Product Manager, and work with a multi-disciplinary team that includes Engagement Managers, Enterprise Architects, Product Designers and Advisors.

The position collaborates with a mindset for impact and accelerated value. Success in this role will be measured by the impact the implemented solutions will have with governments clients, and the measurable contributions to the successful implementation and adoption of the partner solution.

It is essential that you have the Right to Work in the UK

Key Responsibilities

Administrative Support:

• Organise meetings and workshops with internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare meeting agendas, take detailed notes, and track follow-up actions
• Maintain and update documentation related to product development and delivery
• Support engagement managers in producing proposals, contracts and agreements for new and existing partners

Product Development Support:

• Support discovery planning and workshop delivery with key stakeholders from TBI, partners and government clients
• Conduct research on user needs and government requirements, including gathering information on technical and systemic dependencies
• Assist in drafting product roadmaps, timelines, and delivery plans
• Collaborate with the Product Manager to translate discovery research into easy to understand problem statements to drive product definition
• Contribute to the adoption and expansion of partner solutions within government client(s) (e.g launch and scale)
• Contribute to research informing partner selection strategy including keeping on top of emerging prospective partners and off-the-shelf products relevant to our clients

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Support coordination between TBI country teams, government clients, and technical partners to ensure requests are clear and addressed within a reasonable timeframe
• Monitor and document project progress, risks, and blockers, flagging these to the product manager and other stakeholders to enable problem solving
• Support development of marketing case studies of government implementation success stories

Learning and Development:

• Actively participate in additional activities to raise the profile of the team and improve working culture
• Continually build knowledge of agile methodologies, product management best practices, and understanding of partners and their solutions

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience of product management in a software environment
• Experience of supporting technology projects with proven impact and measurable outcomes
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and user/human-centred design
• Fluency in English (other languages, especially French, desirable)
• Experience of working in a innovation environment (desirable)
• Basic understanding of cloud computing and AI (desirable)
• Experience of working with government(s) (desirable)
• Experience of working with partners/suppliers (desirable)
• A bachelor’s degree OR equivalent practical experience
• International travel: On average 1 week per month to 2 months

Skills:

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Effective communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment
• Strong influencing skills and the ability to work in a highly matrixed organisation
• Proficiency in tools like Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and basic project management software (Trello, Monday ect)
• The ability to operate in rapidly changing and growth business environment

Mindset:

• Passion for technology’s role in driving societal impact
• A collaborative team player with a willingness to take on diverse responsibilities
• Proactive and eager to learn, with a solution-oriented approach
• Demonstrated interest in TBI’s mission and values

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on impactful projects in collaboration with governments and leading technology partners.
• A supportive environment for learning and professional growth.
• Exposure to a multi-disciplinary team driving innovation and transformation.

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right, if required, to close this role earlier.

Closing Date:

2025-02-16