Senior Product Manager, Learning Content

Application Deadline: 13 May 2025

Department: Product

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: UK Remote

Compensation: £68,875 - £87,248 / year

Description

The Senior Product Manager for Learning Content is based in UK, Europe or North America (Remote or Hybrid) & reports to the Director for Certification and Professional Development.

As a Subject Matter Expert with a background in Maritime Education and Training, you will monitor and advise on the main cargo sector regulations, writing updates and new content for our digital learning and assessment products.

This role is involved in productisation of learning content. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the company to define and prioritize product initiatives, ensuring that we deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions that drive both customer satisfaction and financial results. Monitor and advise on all the main cargo sector regulations and developments regarding training, learning and assessment. Contribute to cargo content strategy and advise on maintenance of content within Ocean Platform content library. Collaborate to ensure learning and assessment products are up-to-date and relevant including compliance and ‘value add’ content. Identify new Learning and Assessment (L&A) topics for cargo sectors and act as content author and reviewer. Identify and drive continuous improvement. Act as an expert for internal stakeholders regarding learning and assessment needs across cargo sectors.

Today Lloyds Register Maritime are a leading provider of classification and compliance services to the marine and offshore industries, helping their clients design, construct, operate, extend and decommission their assets safely and in line with environmental expectations.

In the drive for efficiency, sustainability and resilience in the ocean economy, their technical and business advisory services enable businesses to reach their full potential and achieve a competitive edge – now and into the future. They offer their clients advice, support and solutions during every stage of the asset lifecycle across the maritime value chain.

In the race to zero emissions, their solutions, technical expertise and industry-firsts will support a safe, sustainable maritime energy transition.

As humanity faces some of its greatest challenges, including population growth, climate change, and rapid technological developments, there is an urgent need to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. In this pivotal race, the ocean is a vital resource that plays a crucial role in meeting these challenges.

Founded in 2010, OneOcean is a digital solutions Platform providing a seamless connection to unite the digital journey between ship and shore.

The company joined the Lloyd’s Register Group in 2022 and is now one of the leading maritime software with over 500 employees. The tool which provides real-time navigation, performance and compliance insight, is currently used on over 22,000 ships.

In January 2025 Lloyd Register completed the acquisition of Ocean Technologies Group from Oakley Capital. Ocean Technologies Group is a leader in the maritime industry, providing essential human capital management, training compliance, operational, and HR software to over 1,000 shipowners and operators and over a million seafarers worldwide. This acquisition enables Lloyds Register to offer OTG advanced solutions across a combined fleet of over 30,000 vessels.

Are you ready to embark on this journey with us? Could you be our next Oceaneer?

Key Responsibilities

• Track regulatory updates for multiple cargo sectors to identify Content changes
• Maintain Impact Report; communicate requirements to Product and Compliance Managers for timely roadmap scheduling
• Author new cargo learning content in collaboration with other SMEs, Product Managers, Instructional Designers, development teams and other stakeholders
• Update existing learning & assessment content
• Participate in and give feedback on content reviews to ensure accuracy and sector specific relevance
• Engage with cargo clients, internal teams and end users to gather and assess feedback on cargo content
• Use Quality Assurance processes to drive continuous improvement
• Oversee team of Course Workbook Assessors; calibrate grading periodically and coach on Assessor competence as required
• Contribute to Workbook grading, if required
• Advise on queries regarding learning and assessment compliance, regulations and content
• Contribute to upgrading colleagues’ knowledge
• Contribute to SME groups and Go To Market activities
• Recommend industry endorsements and initiatives to increase uptake of L&A content.
  
  

Leadership Accountabilities

• Thought Leadership: Inspire and influence internal and external stakeholders, driving innovative thinking and shaping strategic direction.
• Courage to Say No: Prioritise the product vision and company strategy, even if it means pushing back on requests from stakeholders or customers.
• Confident Visionary: Communicate bold, clear product directions that align with company goals, motivating teams and stakeholders to achieve exceptional results.
  
  

Definition Of Success

• Resolve queries around content satisfactorily within 2 working days
• Complete authoring of new content and reviews of existing content accurately within the timescales set by Product Manager - Content
  
  

Primary Stakeholders

• Product Management
• Strategy
• Design
• Engineering
  
  

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Educational Attainment

• Degree in Maritime Studies / Marine Engineering / Nautical Science / Marine Transportation or a related field.
• Qualification / certificate in training delivery (eg Train The Trainer course)
• Internal auditor certification (preferred, not essential)
  
  

Professional Background

• Qualified and experienced at senior officer level, ideally Master Mariner / Chief Officer / Chief Engineer / Second Engineer
• Extensive experience sailing on range of merchant cargo deep sea vessel types
• Experienced developing and / or delivering training within Maritime Education and Training eg as an instructor / lecturer / on board trainer
• Experienced in instructing on simulator courses - preferred
• Capability to undertake shore-side work within marine operations / maritime training organisation eg Seafarer Training / Crew Management / HSEQ / Superintendent – preferred
  
  

Expected Areas Of Competence

• Good understanding of the international regulatory framework for MET including the IMO STCW Convention & Code - essential
• Strong understanding of seafarer education and training syllabi and resources including familiarity with IMO Model Course content - essential
• Understanding of ‘learner centred’ approaches to MET
• Good understanding of training certification processes in a range of countries
• Experienced using ISO 9001 process (or equivalent QA standard)
• Extensive experience in using a wide range of software and digital platforms
• Engaged in developments in MET; keeps updated on industry trends, legislative changes, and best practice in seafarer training
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English language
• Ability to structure and write clear and accurate learning content
• Strong intercultural awareness
• Team player; collaborative; inclusive; patient; excellent listening skills; resourceful
• Quick learner; receptive to change; adaptable.
  
  

Why Join Ocean Technologies Group?

At OTG, you’ll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to transforming the maritime industry through technology. We value innovation, collaboration, and sustainability, offering a supportive environment where your expertise can make a real impact.

Job Benefits

Private Medical Insurance: Private Medical Insurance: Comprehensive medical insurance, 24/7 GP helpline, and perks like cinema nights , coffee treats , Apple watch offers , fitness discounts , and spa indulgences.

BUPA's Cashback: Get cash back on dental, eyewear, physio and enjoy thorough BUPA health assessments to keep you in prime sailing condition.

Employee Assistance Programme: From confidential counselling to financial and legal guidance.

Aviva Pensions: Matching pension contribution up to 5%

Life Assurance: 4x your base salary.