About Squarcle / The Team
Squarcle is a growing strategy, operations and digital consultancy dedicated to driving the performance of our clients. We are people‑orientated and pride ourselves on our people‑first culture. Unlike many consultancies, Squarcle is as equally dedicated to delivery as it is to design.
The Digital Capability is responsible for providing expert technology and digitisation strategy and design, operational optimisation, and analysis advice to clients operating within a fast‑moving global environment.
Squarcle is committed to equality and diversity, and our aim is to build a diverse, dedicated, and high‑performing team of subject matter experts to help our clients achieve resilient supply chain, asset management, and operational excellence.
Job Overview / Introduction
The Product Director will be responsible for the commercial success of Squarcle’s platform, defining the strategic product roadmap driving Product Led Growth, the production of pricing strategies and licensing, aligning stakeholders across technical and operational domains and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable, user‑centric analytics capabilities. The role requires deep experience and expertise in balancing product innovation against the backdrop of stringent regulatory, security, and operational constraints. Development teams will be based in the UK and overseas.
This role works closely with the Squarcle Market Leads to understand market requirements, pricing and licensing models and the software engineering teams to design and fulfil the requirements and expand the Squarcle Digital Products.
Primary Roles And Responsibilities
Primary duties of the Product Director are:
Product Strategy & Vision
* Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the analytics platform
* Product Led Growth ensuring return on product investment, market differentiation, time to value, measured user adoption (ARR / TCV)
* Retention and expansion of existing user base (NNR, expansion revenue, retention rate)
* Align product direction with organisational objectives, regulatory requirements, and user needs
* Identify opportunities to leverage data, AI, and analytics to drive operational and strategic outcomes
Secure Product Design & Compliance
* Ensure the platform is secure by design, meeting requirements for classified or sensitive environments
* Embed compliance with standards such:
o ISO 27001
o NIST
o UK GDPR / Data Protection Act
* Work with security and assurance teams to meet accreditation requirements (e.g. secure environments, restricted networks)
Data & Analytics Capability
* Define and evolve analytics capabilities including:
o Data ingestion, integration, and governance
o Reporting, dashboards, and advanced analytics
o AI/ML/Optimisation enablement where appropriate
* Ensure high data quality, lineage, and auditability
Delivery Leadership
* Lead cross‑functional teams (product, engineering, architecture, cyber, data)
* Drive agile delivery at scale, balancing flexibility with governance
* Oversee integration with enterprise systems (ERP, logistics, operational platforms)
Stakeholder & Commercial Management
* Engage external stakeholders (customers, prospects, market analysts)
* Engage senior stakeholders across business, technology, and security domains
* Translate complex requirements into clear product priorities
* Manage the supplier ecosystem, including SIs, SMEs, and technology partners
* Support procurement, commercial structuring, and contract management (e.g. NEC, outcome‑based contracts)
Operating in Secure Environments
* Navigate constraints of:
o Air‑gapped or restricted networks
o Limited cloud connectivity
o Complex accreditation processes
* Ensure platform usability and performance within these constraints
Squarcle Management Responsibilities
* Support the internal staffing processes including performance management of assigned individuals
* Encourage effective working in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture
* Conduct performance reviews and annual appraisals for performance appraisees
* Lead, coach and mentor team members
Team Leadership and Mentorship
* Head and lead the entire engineering group, owns the entire organization
* Conduct performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and identify training needs
* Foster knowledge sharing and best practices within the consulting team
Thought Leadership and Industry Expertise
* Stay updated on data analytics industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies
* Contribute to thought leadership initiatives
* Participate in professional development activities, such as attending seminars or pursuing relevant certifications
Secondary Roles And Responsibilities
Secondary duties of the Product Director are:
* Continuous Improvement: Commit to continuous development by supporting the organisation of team events, leading training sessions, and actively driving recruitment within the Product environment
* Other Duties: Carry out other duties as specified by the COO
Essential: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
* Proven experience as a Product Director / Head of Product in complex, enterprise environments
* Strong background in data platforms, analytics, or digital products
* Experience delivering in highly regulated or secure environments (e.g. finance, government, defence, critical infrastructure)
* Deep understanding of:
o Data architecture and analytics platforms
o Cloud and/or on‑premise secure environments
o Cyber security and compliance frameworks
* Track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and off shore teams
* Degree in a relevant field (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or similar)
DESIRABLE
* Product and/or agile certifications (e.g. SAFe, Scrum) desirable
* Security or data‑related certifications advantageous
* Experience with:
o AI/ML and advanced analytics platforms
o Secure cloud (e.g. AWS/Azure in restricted environments)
o Integration across complex supply chains or logistics systems
o Knowledge of UK government digital standards and assurance processes
o Experience working under structured contract models (e.g. NEC, CCS framework‑based delivery)
What we offer
* Generous leave package
o 26 days of annual leave (including your birthday!) plus UK bank holidays - increasing to 27 days after three years, and 28 after seven years
o You’ll also get five extra days for your five and 10-year anniversaries
o Additional leave for members of the Reserve Forces and CFAV.
* Private medical insurance
o Provided once you’ve completed your probation.
* Recognition and rewards
o £1,000 referral bonus for successful hires
o Performance‑related awards
o Milestone and life‑event hampers to celebrate life’s big moments
* Development & learning
o Annual training week abroad
o Funding for qualifications that benefit both you and the business
* Travel & wellbeing
o Cycle to work scheme
o Discounted travel through funded railcards
* Pension
o Our pension provider is NOW Pensions, pension contributions are 3% employer and 5% employee
We review our benefits regularly to ensure they stay competitive and meaningful - so this list may evolve as we grow.
Our working hours are 8:30 am – 5:30 pm (with an hour for lunch), Monday – Friday.
Apply now and take the next step toward doing work that matters, with a team that’s shaping the future of supply chain consulting.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 6 months. If you hold dual citizenship or nationality from another country, please make us aware of this during the application phase. We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship.
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