Overview
Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with colleagues across multiple markets worldwide. JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 company since 2019. JD Sports is driving an ambitious global transformation to deliver best-in-class omnichannel experiences. Our Product function shapes the vision and execution of seamless digital experiences across all channels.
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. You will join at a pivotal time, shaping and owning your area and delivering a portfolio of digital products in line with the strategic direction of JD Group. You will lead and strengthen the capabilities of the team of Product Managers, guide multiple product squads through their respective Product Managers, set the vision, drive innovation, and ensure best practices across product development. This role is aligned with the customer experience and collaborates with other areas. This role reports directly to the Group Director of Product alongside a leadership team of several other Heads of Product and Product Design.
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.
Requirements
* 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 & Leadership Competencies
KPIs & Success Metrics: Commercial and delivery metrics including 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.
We know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and we offer them some amazing benefits including staff discount on JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.
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