Product Manager - IBM Messaging

IBM Product Manager
* Inside IR35
* Sheffield – 3 days per week onsite.
We’re partnering with a leading financial services client to appoint an IBM Product Manager within their Enterprise Platform Integration function.
This is a key role within a large-scale transformation programme, with responsibility for the strategy, roadmap and governance of a portfolio of IBM products, including IBM MQ, ACE and Tivoli, alongside supporting the transition from Tivoli to Instana.
Key Responsibilities:
* Own and develop the product strategy and roadmap for IBM platforms
* Manage product governance, lifecycle and ongoing service improvement
* Lead vendor management and commercial relationships
* Oversee licensing, costs and contractual requirements
* Work closely with engineering, architecture and technology teams
* Support the migration from Tivoli to Instana
* Coordinate with large, globally distributed teams across multiple regions
* Represent the product portfolio at senior stakeholder and governance forums
Key Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Product Manager within an enterprise technology environment
* Strong knowledge of IBM technologies, particularly MQ, ACE and Tivoli
* Experience managing technology roadmaps, governance and product strategy
* Strong vendor and licence management experience
* Experience working within large-scale transformation programmes
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Comfortable working with global, multi-disciplinary teams
More details available on succesful application