Director of Product Management

Job summary

An experienced Director of Product Management is sought to lead a Software as a Service (SaaS) product within the Academic and Government Solutions sector. This leadership role focuses on defining product strategy, driving execution, and ensuring customer satisfaction while delivering sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Product Management, particularly in software or technology environments.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven track record of managing products or portfolios that achieve measurable growth.
• Experience in leading and developing high-performing product teams.
• Strong strategic thinking and commercial insight.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Familiarity with AI products and spec-driven code-generation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Benefits

• Define and implement product strategies that enhance customer value and drive business growth.
• Develop and share a clear vision, roadmap, and investment strategy for the product portfolio.
• Understand customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape deeply.
• Lead product discovery and data-driven decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with commercial and marketing teams for successful go-to-market strategies.
• Establish product performance metrics and optimize outcomes based on insights.
• Manage cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Assess build, buy, and partnership opportunities to meet strategic goals.
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days.
• Health screening and private medical benefits.
• Wellbeing programs and life assurance.
• Access to a competitive pension scheme and share option scheme.
• Support for parental leave and employee assistance programs.
• Opportunities for learning and development, as well as employee discounts.