About the Role: We are looking for two new experienced Heads of Product at JD Group: one for our omnichannel experience, and one for our multi‑brand business area within the group. As Head of Product, you will join us at a pivotal time, with the opportunity to be part of shaping and owning your area and delivering a portfolio of digital products in line with the ambitious strategic direction of JD Group. You will lead and strengthen the capabilities of the team of Product Managers to achieve exceptional outcomes, working to increase the impact of our growing product function.
Responsibilities
* Strategic Leadership & Vision: Define and champion the product vision for your portfolio, aligning with JD Group’s strategic objectives.
* Innovation & Best Practice: Drive a culture of innovation and embed product management best practices across the team.
* Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Product Managers, fostering collaboration and high performance.
* Supplier & Partner Management: Build strong relationships with digital platform suppliers, negotiate commercial terms, and oversee performance.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Influence and collaborate with senior business leaders, technical teams, and external partners.
* Data-Driven Decision Making: Champion analytics and experimentation to validate hypotheses and improve product performance.
Qualifications
* Proven Leadership Experience: Significant experience in senior product roles, ideally leading multiple product teams in a digital/ecommerce environment.
* Strategic & Commercial Acumen: Ability to balance customer experience, technical feasibility, and commercial priorities.
* Innovation Mindset: Track record of introducing innovative solutions and driving transformation.
* Supplier Management Expertise: Strong experience managing external vendors and negotiating complex contracts.
* Agile Expertise: Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and ability to scale practices across teams.
* Exceptional Communication: Ability to influence at all levels and articulate complex concepts clearly.
KPIs & Success Metrics: Commercial and delivery metrics – revenue impact, customer engagement, delivery timelines, and innovation benchmarks. Leadership Competencies – strategic thinking, stakeholder influence, talent development, and fostering innovation.
JD Group Values & Culture: Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
Career Development & Impact: Opportunities for growth and the strategic importance of the role within JD Group’s global transformation.
Benefits: Staff discount on JD Group and other brands within the organisation, personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.
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