Senior Product Manager

At Objective we create that software that makes a difference. With over 400 people and 5 development labs spread across Australia, New Zealand, the United States of America and the United Kingdom, Objective is a leading developer of GovTech software.

The Product Management team drives our strategy and roadmap through a solid understanding of our customers’ problems and needs, developing solutions that provide demonstrable customer value, delight end users and ensure customer success. Our team practices world class, product management based on agile and lean processes.

We're looking for an outstanding Senior Product Manager to join our team in the Wellington or Palmerston North office. In this role, you'll be driving the product line strategy and roadmap through strong understanding of our customers’ problems and needs, developing solutions that provide demonstrable customer value, delight end users and ensure customer success, and help drive and grow the business. This role has people management responsibilities and reports to the Global VP Planning and Building Solutions.

A day in your role::
• Owns product strategy and annual roadmap– including compilation of market and competitor dynamics, sales performance and financial data, ROI analysis against market opportunity and coordinating road mapping activities that inform driving initiatives.
• Drive the product strategy and roadmap based on a detailed understanding of the vision, priorities, and requirements.
• As part of the product team for planning and building solutions you will provide input into setting the product strategies.
• Demonstrate thought leadership and act as an internal expert on competitive products, market, and technology trends.
• Provide insight into regulatory frameworks that Local Government operate within.
• Evaluate product opportunities, define , and communicate the product vision to achieve company objectives.
• Develop a deep understanding of market problems and the existing customer base and pipeline for Objective’s planning and building solutions.
• Work closely with Engineering and Design teams to deliver outstanding products. Clearly define phased product releases and sprint deliverables.

You skills, experience and beyond::
• Curiosity for the possible – at a strategic and product level.
• Ability to communicate dynamically and compellingly with a variety of audiences including executive level engagement.
• Creative approach to problem-solving, innovation and issue resolution. Ability to take ownership of tasks and ensure that all work is meticulously completed.
• Deep interest in technology and its application in innovatively solving customer problems
• Ability to identify and rationally evaluate opportunities based on real customer feedback.
• Ability to define products for enterprise and SaaS delivery with a strong focus on delighting end-users.
• Deep understanding of the regulatory processes across Local Government.
• Ability to clearly articulate product requirements and remove ambiguity for the Product Development teams.
• Ability to meet or beat assigned targets and deadlines, making intelligent and informed trade-offs while displaying initiative and flexibility.

Why join Objective?:
• Your work has purpose - everything we build directly impacts communities and government services.
• You’re supported - flexible work, wellbeing initiatives, and a collaborative environment are central to life here.
• You can grow - we invest in learning, development, and giving people opportunities to stretch their skills.
• You’re part of a high-impact team - Collaborative, trusted, and innovative, with a culture that encourages experimentation and shared success.

If you do not tick every box, do not let that stop you. We value potential, learning agility, and diverse perspectives just as much as experience, and we encourage you to apply.

At Objective, we recognise and celebrate our diverse team as pivotal to our strong employee engagement and our high-performing culture, underpinned by Our Values.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable laws in the regions where we operate.

To ensure a positive experience, please inform our Talent Team of any adjustments or accommodations you may require during the recruitment process, so we can support you effectively.