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Head of Product Management at Leading Software Company, North West UK -
Client: CDL Software
Location: North West UK
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: b43e72ab5898
Job Views: 6
Posted: 05.05.2025
Expiry Date: 19.06.2025
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Product to lead our product management team and drive the development and execution of our software product strategy.
Sector: Insurance & Finance
Specialisation: AI, Data, Software
Reports To: Chief Product Officer
Location: Stockport (Hybrid, 2 days a week)
As Head of Product, you will be responsible for delivering the product vision, roadmap, and lifecycle, driving strategy, development, and success of our AI and data products, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, user-centric software products that exceed market expectations.
The role involves overseeing the entire product portfolio, including multiple products at different lifecycle stages. You will contribute to CDL’s product strategy regarding launches, investments, and integrations, and contribute to the financial success of the portfolio. You will represent the Product Management function at the Senior Management Team (SMT), providing strategic oversight and leadership.
Join our dynamic team as a key player in realizing CDL's strategic vision! We seek a senior management professional who can transform strategy into tangible results, focusing on product management strategy. Your role will include setting objectives, leading teams, and coordinating across departments, especially in product development.
In this strategic leadership role, you will address complex challenges, capitalize on opportunities, and solve critical issues to propel our business forward. Your expertise will be vital in driving change, expanding market presence, and forging partnerships. You will craft a vision for product development, align roadmaps with market demands, and ensure offerings surpass customer expectations. You will oversee strategic planning, resource allocation, and proactively address potential roadblocks, embodying our ambitions and fostering growth and market leadership. Your role in product strategy will be to champion innovation, guiding products from ideation to launch, setting new benchmarks for quality and innovation.
Why Join Us?
* Innovative Environment: Work with forward-thinking professionals dedicated to technological advancement.
* Company Growth: Shape the future of our products and impact the industry.
* Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and benefits.
* Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements.
About CDL
CDL is one of the UK’s leading software development companies, employing over 600 staff in Stockport. With a strong presence in retail insurance, CDL has pioneered developments in aggregators, web, telematics, connected home, enrichment, and self-service solutions. Our innovative technologies enable clients to thrive in the competitive UK insurance marketplace. We foster a collaborative, agile, and inspiring work environment.
We are the market leader in our industry, creating software, websites, and apps for the Insurance & Finance sector across the UK. Approximately 65% of companies on price comparison websites are our clients.
Key Responsibilities
* Product Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy aligned with business goals.
* Product Roadmap: Create and maintain a roadmap with prioritized features and timelines, ensuring market and customer alignment. Operate CDL’s prioritization system, translating vision into effective processes, collaborating with SMT and engineering teams.
* Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee products from conception to post-launch optimization.
* Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the product management team, fostering collaboration and high performance.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and customer success teams.
* Market Research & Analysis: Conduct research to identify opportunities and inform decisions.
* Customer Insights: Gather and analyze feedback to understand needs and pain points.
* Product Launch & Marketing: Collaborate on go-to-market strategies and launch plans.
* Data-Driven Decisions: Use analytics to track performance and inform future development.
* Innovation: Leverage AI and data to drive product innovation.
* Define Product Requirements & User Experience: Work with stakeholders to ensure user-centric development.
* Metrics & Analysis: Define KPIs, track success, and analyze performance for improvements.
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
Preferred Qualifications:
* Relevant degree or industry experience
* Experience in AI, Software Development, Data sectors
Benefits
* Hybrid working (2 days/week in-office)
* Flexible working arrangements
* 25 days holiday, increasing with service
* Health & wellbeing programs, social activities, and more
Campus Benefits
* On-site parking, modern offices, leisure facilities, events, and schemes
Diversity & Inclusion
We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to flexible working and workplace adjustments.
About CDL Software
CDL’s solutions power the UK’s leading insurance retailers, with a client base including many profitable insurance companies. We are committed to innovation and success in the industry.
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