Head of Product

Overview:
We are seeking a strategic and visionary Head of Product to lead and oversee the development and execution of our clients product strategy. As the Head of Product, you will be responsible for defining the product roadmap, aligning teams around business goals, and ensuring the delivery of innovative, user-centric products that drive business growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in product management, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to drive both short-term and long-term product vision.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Vision:

• Lead the development and execution of the overall product strategy, ensuring alignment with the company's business objectives.
• Define and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap, balancing customer needs, market trends, and business goals.
• Drive innovation in product design, ensuring products meet the evolving needs of users while maintaining a competitive edge.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify opportunities for new products, features, and enhancements.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing product team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish clear goals and KPIs for the product team, ensuring alignment with company-wide objectives.
• Build and nurture relationships with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, sales, and customer success, to ensure smooth product execution.
• Provide guidance and coaching to product managers, helping them develop their skills and drive their teams toward successful outcomes.

Product Delivery & Execution:

• Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, ensuring products are delivered on time and meet high standards of quality.
• Prioritise features and initiatives based on business value, user impact, and resource availability.
• Work closely with engineering and design teams to define product requirements, user stories, and success metrics.
• Ensure rigorous testing, iteration, and optimisation throughout the product development process to ensure maximum value.

Stakeholder & Executive Engagement:

• Collaborate closely with senior leadership to define product priorities and ensure alignment with broader business strategy.
• Serve as the primary spokesperson for the product team, effectively communicating product vision, status, and updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Present regular updates on product performance, key metrics, and strategic initiatives to the executive team and other stakeholders.

Role Requirements

Product Leadership & Strategy:

• Extensive experience in product management, with a proven ability to define and execute successful product strategies.
• Strong background in managing product teams, with the ability to inspire, mentor, and develop product professionals.
• Demonstrated success in driving product roadmaps, from early-stage development through to successful launch and iteration.
• Strong business acumen and experience aligning product development with strategic company goals.

Cross-functional Collaboration & Communication:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven track record of working with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to deliver exceptional products.
• Ability to influence and motivate teams and individuals at all levels of the organisation.

Customer-Centric & Data-Driven:

• Strong focus on customer needs, with the ability to translate market research, user feedback, and data into actionable product insights.
• Ability to balance user-centric design with business and technical requirements.
• Data-driven decision-making, with the ability to analyse product performance and adjust strategies based on key metrics.