{"id":3463,"date":"2025-05-19T16:03:38","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T16:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/?p=3463"},"modified":"2025-05-19T18:16:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T18:16:41","slug":"a-day-in-the-life-of-a-product-manager-at-the-university-of-exeter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-product-manager-at-the-university-of-exeter\/","title":{"rendered":"A Day in the Life of A Product Manager at the University of Exeter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In the University of Exeter\u2019s Digital team, our Product Managers work across a wide range of challenges. Every product has its own story, and each stage of its life cycle brings a different focus \u2014 from discovery to delivery and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At its heart, product management is about bringing people together, creating clarity, and shaping solutions and services that are useful, usable, and sustainable. Some days we\u2019re exploring problems, talking to users, and gathering insights. Other days we\u2019re refining roadmaps, prioritising work, or learning from how products are used so we can keep improving them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To give a flavour of what this looks like in practice, we\u2019ve captured a day in the lives of two Product Managers from the Digital team, each working on products at a different stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/world-product-day-2025\/\">Find out more about how we&#8217;re celebrating World Product Day 2025 at Exeter.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Day in the Life of Carla: Sprint Planning for MyExeter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working as a Product Manager for MyExeter means embracing continuous discovery and improvement. Our agile team works in sprints\u2014short, two-week periods where we complete specific work to meet a goal. As Product Manager, I\u2019m responsible for setting that goal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today I&#8217;m highlighting some of the key parts of my day as a Product Manager at UoE. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:24% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3465 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>I start the day with a virtual meeting joined by fellow Product Managers. We share our priorities and any critical updates. Today, I mention we\u2019ll be prioritising a key fix for an issue generating an increasing number of support requests.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:24% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3467 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>First I prepare for the sprint planning session; reviewing the backlog and prioritising items based on value. I check for dependencies and define a sprint goal\u2014something that helps the team understand what we\u2019re aiming to achieve. This prep ensures a focused and efficient planning session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our cross-functional team comes together to plan the next sprint. Clarifying requirements and estimating effort, we align on what we can commit to over the next two weeks, factoring in capacity and leave. We leave with a shared goal and clear understanding of what we\u2019ll deliver.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:24% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-2-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3469 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>I prepare the next batch of prioritised work for future sprints. This involved reviewing business requirements, updating documentation, and arranging calls with stakeholders to confirm any open questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:24% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-3-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3471 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-3-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-3-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-3.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>I join a meeting with our Senior Delivery Manager to plan an upcoming team workshop. We brainstorm an agenda that works for in-person and online attendees, leaving with a clear plan and actions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:24% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-4-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3473 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-4-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-4-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-4.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>I wrap up by reviewing what I\u2019ve achieved and preparing for tomorrow, which includes a meeting with the Design team and another with key stakeholders to gather requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Day in the Life of Allan: Preparing for Launch \u2013 Digital Skills Tool<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The time leading up to a product launch can be dynamic and high-pressure. It\u2019s when everything\u2014design, development, testing, and planning\u2014comes together. A Product Manager\u2019s role is to guide the team through this period, keeping everyone focused and ensuring we\u2019re ready to launch a product that meets user needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a look at some of the key activities I do daily when preparing for a product launch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-5-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3475 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-5-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-5-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-5.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>At our end-of-sprint session, the team demos completed work. Today, we showcased UI improvements and faster load times in the Digital Skills resource library\u2014both set to improve the user experience. We follow with a retrospective, reflecting on what went well and where we can improve. It\u2019s a valuable space to share feedback and praise.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-2-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3477 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-2-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-2-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-2-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-2-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-2-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>I meet with engineers and our accessibility specialist to ensure compliance. We review the latest accessibility report, prioritise fixes, and draft an accessibility statement outlining our current status and improvement plans.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-3-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3479 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-3-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-3-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-3-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-3-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-3-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>I review the backlog and prioritise key launch items. As we get closer to launch, this often means making difficult decisions about what\u2019s essential now and what can wait. It\u2019s about balancing value, effort, and time without compromising quality.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-4-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3481 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-4-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-4-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-4-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-4-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-4-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>We check on testing progress, ensuring key user journeys are covered and bugs addressed. We confirm which devices, browsers, and systems need compatibility checks to guarantee a smooth user experience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:26% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-5-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3483 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-5-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-5-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-5-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-5-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2025\/05\/P1-5-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>I meet with stakeholders to review a new service document\u2014a key step before launch. We walk through it together, identify gaps, and assign actions to secure approval and support a smooth, well-governed launch.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though we\u2019re working on different products at different stages, our days share some common themes. Whether it\u2019s planning, launching, or refining, we\u2019re united by a focus on collaboration, curiosity, and creating meaningful, user-centred digital experiences. We\u2019re always looking for ways to deliver more value and make a positive impact for our users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Written by <strong>Allan Stewart, Product Manager<\/strong> and <strong>Carla Pinhey, Senior Product Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/world-product-day-2025\/\">Get involved with World Product Day 2025.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/digital.exeter.ac.uk\/digital-strategy-intro\/?_gl=1*488a01*_gcl_au*MjMwOTg3NzMuMTc0NDI5MzQxNw..*_ga*NDUwNzczMzk4LjE3NDQyOTM0MTc.*_ga_D45K1N753J*MTc0NjExMTQ5NC4zMi4wLjE3NDYxMTE0OTQuNjAuMC4w\">Take a look at our 2030 Digital Strategy.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/digitalbuzzuoe\/careers-in-product-management2\/\">Read our previous blog post to learn about Eve and Zoe&#8217;s career paths to product 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