Product Manager
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About Roots Academy
At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.
Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 1,800 students across the UK.
Role Summary:
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Define and execute the product vision and strategy for the digital products at Roots Academy.
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Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritise features, and ensure alignment with organisational goals.
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Develop and maintain a product roadmap that reflects user needs and business objectives.
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Conduct market research to inform product decisions and identify opportunities for enhancement.
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Work closely with the development team to define user stories and acceptance criteria, ensuring the timely delivery of product features.
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Monitor product performance and user feedback, utilizing data to inform future development and improvements.
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Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the development team.
What We’re Looking For:
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Proven experience as a Product Manager or in a similar role, preferably within the education technology sector; prior involvement with Islamic Societies (ISOCs) is a plus.
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Strong understanding of web and mobile application development processes and methodologies.
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Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
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Experience with Agile methodologies and product management tools (e.g., JIRA).
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A passion for education and a commitment to delivering high-quality digital experiences.
What we have to offer
- Be part of a team of 80+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.
- Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
- Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
- Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.
Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position.
Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy.
We teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to students across the UK and beyond.