Director of Product

Arqiva; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications company in London seeks a Director of Product to drive the global product strategy and oversee the development of marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in product management, particularly in Media and Broadcast or Utilities. They will lead cross-functional teams, advocate for agile methodologies, and foster innovation. Competitive benefits and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Endless growth opportunities

Supportive internal networks and events

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in product management, preferably in Media and Broadcast or Utilities industries.
• Experience in mentoring and developing product teams.
• Demonstrated capability in global product strategy execution.

Responsibilities

• Translate company vision to product portfolio strategy.
• Own capex allocation between sector portfolios.
• Design and execute global marketing strategies.

Skills

Product Management expertise

Stakeholder relationship management

Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

Data-driven decision making

Technical credibility & expertise

Tools

Scrum

Kanban

Collaboration tooling

Job description

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As the Director of Product you will be at the center of our global growth journey. With a proven track record in the industry, a focus on understanding customers, solving their problems, and exceeding their expectations, your visionary approach will drive product success from start to finish.

Your primary mission is to turn our strategic goals into money-making products. You'll also design and execute a marketing strategy for global expansion, aiming to not just meet but exceed customer needs. Your leadership will extend to building a strong Product Management and Marketing team, fostering curiosity, innovation, and efficiency.

Being instrumental in advocating agile product delivery methods, driving improvements company-wide is key to success in the role. Effective communication, data-driven decision-making, and prioritizing impactful opportunities & outcomes will be your guiding principles. Leading cross-functional teams, motivating external partners, and championing customer-focused innovation, you'll transform a trusted brand into a global industry leader.

The role

• Translate Arqiva vision & sector strategies into a product portfolio strategy and a product portfolio to drive growth and maximise common product capabilities
• Optimise sector portfolios and deliver total portfolio revenue, experience and cost
• Set a portfolio development framework to ensure a whole life focus in product development
• Own capex allocation between sector portfolios
• Manage strategic product supplier relationships
• Recommend Arqiva brand positioning, values, identity and implement brand frameworks to govern execution
• Design and execute a compelling marketing strategy to position the business for global growth, reaching and exceeding customer expectations.
• Chapter leadership and development: Mentor, coach, and develop the product team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The person

Creating followership

Inspires and creates energy and belief in individuals and teams pan-Arqiva by communicating meaningfully

Bringing the outside in

Brings new ideas, contacts and approaches to Arqiva to challenge existing ways of working and mindset

Technical credibility & expertise

• Generate value for Arqiva with your technical expertise and experiences
• Product Management expertise in Media and Broadcast and/or Utilities industries
• Stakeholder relationship management
• Creating transparency and clarity around product progress, goals, and missions
• Experience of growing product leaders of the future
• Experience of Managing products involving multiple technologies and engineering disciplines
• Proficiency in Scrum, Kanban, and Agile organisational practices
• Visualisation and collaboration tooling experience

We are the undisputed leader in UK TV and radio broadcast, and the UK’s leading Smart utilities platform, directly shaping the future of connectivity.

Through our established infrastructure we ensure that media and data are delivered exactly where they’re needed most, whether it’s bringing content to your TV or radio or transmitting data from your smart meter to your utility provider - chances are our services are a part of your daily life, seamlessly connecting you through our behind-the-scenes technology.

With an impressive history and an innovative future ahead of us, leading the transition of global media distribution to cloud based solutions and creating scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors - you’ll have many opportunities to develop and grow your unique career with us.

Why Arqiva? Reward.Connection.Growth

At Arqiva, we believe in supporting you to be your best, both at work and outside of it. That’s why our rewards and benefits go far beyond your pay; take a look at our booklet.

Here, you’ll find endless opportunities to connect, whether that’s with colleagues through our internal networks and events or by making a difference in the communities where we work.

And when it comes to your career, we’re committed to helping you grow. Whether you want to become a specialist in your field or climb to the top, we’ll support you every step of the way.