Principal Product Manager
Salary: Up to £155,000 + 15% Bonus
Location: UK Wide (Remote Flexible)
Sector Experience: Consulting & Public Sector – leading and assuring major engagements from concept to delivery
We are looking for experienced Principal Product Managers to lead and assure large-scale digital transformation engagements across the UK. You will take ownership of projects from initial concept through to successful delivery, shaping product strategies and driving Agile programme delivery in user-centred environments.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a forward-thinking organisation committed to innovation, collaboration, and making a real impact in public sector and consulting domains.
Role Overview
As a Principal Product Manager (Consultant), you will:
* Lead significant consulting engagements end-to-end, ensuring delivery excellence
* Shape product strategy, develop business cases, and influence senior stakeholders
* Drive Agile transformations and programme delivery in product-focused contexts
* Manage, coach, and develop a small senior team, fostering performance and growth
* Facilitate large stakeholder workshops to drive focused and actionable outcomes
* Build and maintain trusted relationships with C-Level executives
* Translate complex business requirements into cost-effective functional solutions
* Navigate commercial considerations to deliver projects on time and within budget
* Adapt quickly to fast-changing and uncertain environments
Essential Skills & Experience
* Extensive experience in Product Management, User Experience, Agile, and Programme Assurance
* In-depth knowledge of at least two major business verticals (e.g., Telco, Financial Services, Retail)
* Experience with at least two business application environments (e.g., CRM, eCommerce)
* Proven ability to communicate and mentor C-Level stakeholders on product management best practices
* Broad understanding of business, technology, and industry trends
* Demonstrated delivery experience within Agile teams
* Experience managing or coaching senior professionals
* Strong facilitation skills for leading diverse stakeholder groups
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Effective team management skills across multi-disciplinary teams
* Sound knowledge of Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies
* Commercially astute with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and budget
Desirable
* Experience working in digital startups or full-service digital agencies
* Background delivering high-quality digital products
* Experience leading Digital Transformation initiatives
* Project management certifications (e.g., Scrum Product Owner, PRINCE2, MSP)
* Active involvement in product management communities (e.g., conferences, online groups)
Contact Anna-Jane Murphy at Anson McCade to learn more!
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