Strategic Product Development Manager

2 weeks ago


Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Shoosmiths Full time

Shoosmiths EIGHT Overview


Shoosmiths EIGHT is a client-facing initiative focused on broadening the firm's offering by providing solutions that go beyond traditional legal advice.


This role plays a key part in shaping and implementing the strategy for EIGHT, a connected services product that seeks to elevate the firm from a legal advisor to a holistic business partner.


The ideal candidate will have a blend of skills suitable for helping realise the ambition of EIGHT, including product detail and project management, as well as experience in or an interest in strategic management and/or a client-orientated approach.


Main Responsibilities



  1. Develop and implement infrastructure to support product development, provision, and management.
  2. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product development and operational efficiency.
  3. Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
  4. Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on project status, challenges, and achievements.

Commercial Responsibilities



  1. Assisting the Director with strategic planning for the business.
  2. Assisting the Director embed the new strategy for Eight, particularly by championing a more focused approach to product building.
  3. Being highly visible and attending internal meetings to promote EIGHT and connected services.

Required Skills and Qualifications


The ideal candidate will be comfortable in product detail and project management but experience in or an interest in strategic management and/or a client-orientated approach is particularly favoured.


Suitable candidates may have a knowledge of law firms, but experience in front office or working in close support of front office is preferred.


Risk awareness is vital to the role, and the ideal candidate should feel comfortable in assessing risk.


Proven stakeholder management would be advantageous, and the right candidate is likely to be dynamic and comfortable with a wide range of responsibilities.



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