Head of Product Development - Our client, one of the world's leading providers of credit and risk intelligence solutions is seeking a hands-on Head of Product Development to lead from the front on all of their products. Future growth of the business will be largely via the development of new products which consequently forms a key pillar in the company’s strategy. So this is a crucial hire with high impact and high visibility for you when joining.
As a member to the management board, the Head of Product Development will play a key role in shaping the company strategy and future direction of the business. The Head of Product Development will take overall responsibility for new products and the further development of existing solutions across the UK business. This includes not only the identification of customer needs and preparation of commercial business cases, but most importantly the execution in form of project planning, design and launch by managing the businesses around distinct products.
Experience required/desired:
*Minimum of 3-5 years of product development/management experience in an online B2B environment, ideally in online information
*Demonstrable success in managing large web-based product developments/ re-developments of subscription-based web delivery products
*Previous experience in either a product related role, IT or sales/account management/support
*Educated to degree level with experience in operating in an agile development environment
*Ability to motivate and manage people from different functions without having direct line management responsibility
*Excellent communicator - able to communicate and convince at all levels of the organization to get buy in for projects and developments
*First class project management skills, ideally with professional qualification such as Prince2
*Appreciation for agile methods, be responsible for the order in which IT take on work
*Not a developer but likes latest "gadgets” and is keen to understand what technology can do for the business
*Commercially astute, with the ability to produce business cases in collaboration with sales and finance
*Software - excellent knowledge of MS Project & PowerPoint, knowledge of wire-framing software a strong plus
This is a great opportunity for a leading Senior Product Development Manager who enjoys a 360 product development role and loves to stay hands on with the products they are selling as well as having the credibility and leadership role of sitting on the management board. A great all round for a Head of Product Development.
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As a member to the management board, the Head of Product Development will play a key role in shaping the company strategy and future direction of the business. The Head of Product Development will take overall responsibility for new products and the further development of existing solutions across the UK business. This includes not only the identification of customer needs and preparation of commercial business cases, but most importantly the execution in form of project planning, design and launch by managing the businesses around distinct products.
Experience required/desired:
*Minimum of 3-5 years of product development/management experience in an online B2B environment, ideally in online information
*Demonstrable success in managing large web-based product developments/ re-developments of subscription-based web delivery products
*Previous experience in either a product related role, IT or sales/account management/support
*Educated to degree level with experience in operating in an agile development environment
*Ability to motivate and manage people from different functions without having direct line management responsibility
*Excellent communicator - able to communicate and convince at all levels of the organization to get buy in for projects and developments
*First class project management skills, ideally with professional qualification such as Prince2
*Appreciation for agile methods, be responsible for the order in which IT take on work
*Not a developer but likes latest "gadgets” and is keen to understand what technology can do for the business
*Commercially astute, with the ability to produce business cases in collaboration with sales and finance
*Software - excellent knowledge of MS Project & PowerPoint, knowledge of wire-framing software a strong plus
This is a great opportunity for a leading Senior Product Development Manager who enjoys a 360 product development role and loves to stay hands on with the products they are selling as well as having the credibility and leadership role of sitting on the management board. A great all round for a Head of Product Development.
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