Product Manager

Product Manager

Based in Rainham, Essex

About us

Frive (formerly Lions Prep) is the UK’s highest-rated ready-to-eat meal delivery subscription, delivering tens of thousands of natural, delicious, chef-prepared meals, to customers’ doors across the UK each week.

We work with people from all diverse backgrounds and communities and recognise our own biases. We strive to create a strong sense of belonging and believe we will be better equipped to achieve our goals by building a team that approaches problems from different angles, using different perspectives and experiences to solve problems. All qualified applicants will be considered, and we have no regard for age, ethnicity, ability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation the more the merrier, and together we can achieve greatness

Your impact

As a Product Manager at Frive, you will drive our product strategy and ensure seamless project execution for our business operations. You will be the bridge between stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring our projects align with the company’s goals and deliver high-quality results. By joining Frive, you will be part of an innovative team dedicated to transforming the food industry. Your impact will be felt across all levels of the organisation, from the factory floor to the end consumer, as we work together to deliver high-quality, ethically sourced meals.

Key Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure their needs are reflected in the product roadmap.
• Project Planning and Coordination: Develop, maintain, and communicate comprehensive project roadmaps; set up meetings, take minutes, and manage project actions.
• Technical Insight and Communication: Understand technical aspects of our products, particularly data requirements, without needing to code; translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and detailed specifications for developers.
• Product Development and Experimentation: Research and identify new features and product offerings to enhance user engagement and retention; conduct qualitative and quantitative experiments to optimise product performance.
• Alignment and Leadership: Ensure product roadmaps align with the company’s vision and commercial goals; lead product portfolios and work with multiple product managers to ensure cohesive strategies.
• Problem Solving and Culture Building: Tackle complex problems and present data-driven recommendations; foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and strong cross-functional partnerships.

About You

• Technical Understanding: Strong understanding of technology (including hardware integrations, software, infrastructure) and data requirements, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Communication and Leadership: Excellent communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical teams; demonstrated ability to lead product portfolios and multiple product managers.
• Project Management: Prince2 or other relevant project management qualifications.
• Methodologies: Knowledgeable in product methodologies such as Jobs-to-be-Done, Customer Personas, and Prioritization frameworks.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including Heads of Technical, Procurement, NPD, and Production.
• Resilience: Ability to manage high workloads and thrive in fast-paced environments with resilience and composure.
• Problem Solving: Expertise in tackling complex problems and providing structured, data-driven solutions.

Mission

We inspire busy people to eat well and live better - Delivering chef-cooked meals crafted from quality, locally sourced produce.

Vision

At Frive, we are more than just a food company. We are helping create a food system that is fair and transparent, where everyone has access to ethically sourced, quality food.

With tech at the forefront of our strategy, we are continuously innovating whilst staying true to our people. Our commitment to a healthy planet is never compromised.

Values

Empowerment: We empower our people to make strong, independent decisions with confidence

Transparency: We share information openly and with intention

Open Communication: We communicate directly and honestly

High Performance: We foster an environment that attracts, retains, and rewards high performance

Agility: We encourage flexibility in our people by reducing blockers and prioritising their creativity and productivity