Head of Product - Wholesale, Digital Technology and Data
Co-op Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Base pay range
Circa £100,000 to £120,000 plus great benefits, including a company car, annual incentive scheme, and private healthcare (Work Level 4). Location: Scunthorpe (hybrid working – the majority of your time will be based in Scunthorpe, with around two days per month at our Manchester office). You'll also travel to partner sites across the UK as required.
Responsibilities
* Set and own the digital product vision and roadmap for Co-op Wholesale
* Make the most of existing technology to deliver value to our partners
* Lead cross-functional teams, including Product Managers, Engineers, Designers, and Delivery Managers, to create high-quality digital products
* Act as the main link between Co-op Wholesale business and our DT&D functions
* Design the operating model and roadmap for digital, data, and technology within Wholesale
* Manage budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships
* Use data and insights to guide decisions and continuous improvement activity
* Coach and mentor Product Managers and other team members, supporting their growth and development
* Make sure our digital products are secure, scalable, resilient, and always innovative
What you’ll bring
* Experience leading product teams in complex, regulated organisations
* A strong understanding of B2B and wholesale operations
* Knowledge of agile ways of working, digital product lifecycle management, and platform thinking
* The ability to influence senior colleagues and bring cross-functional teams together
* Experience managing budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships
* Familiarity with enterprise architecture and data governance
Why Co-op?
At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:
* A company car or £6,000 car allowance
* Private healthcare
* An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
* 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
* A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
* Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
* Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
* 24/7 colleague support service
* Training and support for your development and career progression
* Cycle-to-work scheme
A place you’ll belong
We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work. We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
As part of your application, you’ll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you’re a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.
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