1. Opportunity to build and lead a new Product function in a growing tech business
2. Hands-on leadership role in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment
About Our Client
Our client is an established SME technology business, specialising in enterprise SaaS solutions for the retail sector. Their software supports some of the UK's leading retailers to optimise trading operations across pricing, promotions, merchandising, and category management.The business has built a strong reputation for its deep industry expertise and customer-centric culture. They are now entering an exciting phase of growth, investing in product innovation and expanding their product management capability to strengthen their market position.
Job Description
As Head of Product Management, you will take the lead in shaping and delivering the company's product strategy from the ground up. You'll be responsible for defining the roadmap, setting clear priorities, and ensuring the product suite continues to meet the needs of a fast-evolving retail market.You will:
3. Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned to business goals
4. Lead the full product lifecycle from discovery through to delivery and optimisation
5. Build and scale a newly formed Product and Business Analysis team, developing frameworks, processes, and best practices
6. Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to deliver market-leading SaaS solutions
7. Stay close to customers to understand their challenges, influence product direction, and drive continuous improvement
8. Identify market trends, emerging technologies, and competitive opportunities to shape innovation
9. Use data and insights to inform decision-making and measure product performance
10. This is a hands-on, strategic leadership role that will suit someone who enjoys working in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment where they can make a tangible impact.
The Successful Applicant
The ideal candidate will bring:
11. Proven experience in Product Management within a SaaS, retail technology, or consumer goods environment
12. Strong understanding of retail trading systems such as pricing, promotions, merchandising, and category management
13. A background in Systems Management, Business Analysis, or Solution Design, with a clear progression into Product Management
14. Excellent leadership and people development skills, with experience building and managing teams
15. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, comfortable engaging at senior level
16. A commercial mindset, combining customer empathy with data-driven decision making
17. Energy, adaptability, and a genuine desire to help build something from the ground up
What's on Offer
Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 per annumLocation: Leeds, Yorkshire (office-based)Benefits: Comprehensive health and life insurance, 27 days holiday