Product Lead
Full-Time | Permanent
London (Hybrid)
£130,000 per annum + bonus
We are looking for an experienced and strategic Product Lead to lead a team of Product Managers responsible for delivering innovative technology solutions that support business growth, operational excellence and an exceptional user experienc
e.
Working at the intersection of business strategy, technology and customer needs, you will define the vision, priorities and roadmap across a portfolio of products while developing a high-performing product function. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business and technology teams to ensure product investments deliver measurable commercial value and align with wider organisational objectiv
es.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a growing technology function, championing product best practice while mentoring and developing a talented team. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable setting strategic direction and supporting delivery teams to achieve outstanding outco
mes.
Skills & Abil
- itiesProven leadership experience managing and developing Product Managers or Product Ow
- ners.Excellent strategic thinking with the ability to translate business objectives into clear product strategies and road
- maps.Outstanding stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior leaders and building strong cross-functional relations
- hips.Strong commercial awareness with a focus on delivering measurable business outc
- omes.Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills with both technical and non-technical audie
- nces.Deep understanding of Agile delivery methodologies including Scrum, Kanban and
- Lean.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make informed, data-driven decis
- ions.Experience working alongside engineering teams to deliver complex software solut
- ions.Ability to balance strategic priorities with operational delivery in a fast-paced environ
- ment.Passion for coaching others and creating a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improve
ment.
Knowledge & Expe
- rienceSignificant experience leading Product Managers, Product Owners or multidisciplinary product teams within technology-led organisa
- tions.Demonstrable experience defining product strategy and delivering successful digital products at
- scale.Experience managing multiple products or product portfolios within a complex business enviro
- nment.Strong understanding of Agile software development and modern product management princ
- iples.Experience within insurance, financial services or fintech would be highly advanta
- geous.Knowledge of underwriting, claims, operations or broker platforms would be beneficial but is not esse
- ntial.Experience influencing executive stakeholders and driving strategic business deci
- sions.Proven ability to deliver technology solutions that improve customer experience, operational efficiency and commercial perfor
- mance.Experience embedding product-led ways of working and driving organisational c