Head of Product (Business Innovation)
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Location:
Leicester, East Midlands
hybrid working
Contract:
Permanent, Full-time (37 hours per week)
Salary:
Grade H £58,225 - £67,468 + excellent benefits
Are you ready to shape the future of digital products in Higher Education? We are exclusively partnered with
De Montfort University
to look for a forward-thinking
Head of Product (Business Innovation)
to lead the strategy, development, and delivery of innovative digital solutions that will power the university of the future.
About the Role
As
Head of Product (Business Innovation), youll be at the forefront of digital transformation, overseeing a
diverse product portfolio spanning infrastructure, networking, and HR systems. Your mission will be to enhance user experience, drive value, and align product strategy with organisational goals.
The university is currently embarking on its
Agile transformation journey,
and this role will be pivotal in embedding agile ways of working across digital product teams. You will help shape and champion a culture of collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement
ensuring that product delivery is efficient, transparent, and focused on real value.
This is a unique opportunity to bring together
cutting-edge technologies
including AI, machine learning, and automation
with a clear product vision that supports the universitys strategic ambitions. Youll partner with senior stakeholders, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure the successful delivery of user-centred digital products that make a tangible difference.
Key Responsibilities
Define and own the product vision and roadmap, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities
Lead and inspire a team of product managers, designers, and researchers, fostering innovation and collaboration
Champion a user-centred approach, identifying and addressing experience gaps
Build strong partnerships with stakeholders, suppliers, and business units
Drive product delivery using agile methodologies, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and measurable outcomes
Incorporate emerging technologies (AI, ML, automation) into innovative product strategies
Manage budgets, supplier performance, and governance frameworks
About You
Were looking for a dynamic, collaborative leader with:
Proven experience in a Head of Product or senior product role
Strong knowledge of product-led approaches, digital transformation, and lifecycle management
The ability to translate user needs and organisational goals into strategic roadmaps
Expertise in user-centred design and driving measurable service improvements
Strong leadership skills, with experience managing multi-disciplinary digital teams
Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills
A passion for innovation and emerging technologies such as AI and automation
Experience within
Higher Education
is desirable, but not essential.
Why Join DMU?
This is a chance to make a lasting impact within a university committed to
collaboration, creativity, compassion, and community. Youll have the opportunity to lead digital innovation, play a key role in the Agile transformation journey, and deliver solutions that improve experiences for thousands of staff and students. Call Settings Override To From Record Yes No Always use these settings
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