Director, Product Engineering

Ziff Davis; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Product Engineering to lead innovative product development strategies. This senior leadership role involves defining vision and execution, managing teams, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product management and a deep understanding of the full product lifecycle. Join a dynamic team that values well-being and growth, offering comprehensive benefits and a flexible work environment. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension Matching

Health Insurance

Parental Leave

Wellness Programs

Flexible Remote Work

Educational Opportunities

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years in product development with 5+ in leadership roles.
• Strong stakeholder management and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Define product strategy and oversee innovative product development.
• Lead and mentor product development teams for successful outcomes.

Skills

Product Development

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Product Strategy

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

MBA or Similar Advanced Degree

Tools

Agile Methodologies

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Description

Ookla is a global leader in connectivity intelligence, offering unparalleled network insights through Speedtest, Downdetector, RootMetrics, and Ekahau. Our datasets combine crowdsourced and controlled, public and private collection methods, QoS and QoE metrics, and more to unlock correlations and actionable insights — helping organizations optimize networks and enhance digital experiences.

Our team is passionate and inspired by possibility. We seek problem-solvers, challenge-driven individuals, and innovators eager to turn ideas into exceptional products. Working with us means using Ookla data to promote better connectivity for all.

Role Summary

The Downdetector-Connect Product Engineering Director is a senior leadership role responsible for defining strategy, vision, and execution of product development. Leading product managers, designers, engineers, and stakeholders, the role ensures the delivery of innovative products aligned with strategic goals and customer needs. The Director ensures efficient, scalable product development processes that support broader business objectives.

This role blends strategic vision, leadership, and executional excellence. The candidate will oversee high-impact product development, drive innovation, optimize processes, and manage teams for successful outcomes. Proven experience in product management, leadership, and delivering business results is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Product Strategy: Define long-term development aligned with business goals and market needs.
• Vision and Innovation: Set innovation goals, foster creative thinking, and pursue disruptive solutions.
• Market and Competitive Analysis: Monitor trends, competitors, and customer feedback to identify opportunities.
• Lead Product Development Teams: Manage and mentor teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Define and Prioritize Product Roadmap: Oversee roadmaps that balance short-term and long-term goals.
• Ensure Timely Delivery: Drive on-time, quality product releases through effective resource management.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align engineering, marketing, sales, and operations teams.
• Budget & Resource Management: Oversee budgets and resource allocation.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Manage from concept to post-launch optimization.
• Process Optimization: Implement best practices like agile methodologies.
• Continuous Improvement: Use feedback and metrics to enhance workflows.
• Executive Communication: Report progress and challenges to leadership.

Requirements

• 8-12+ years in product development, with 5+ in senior leadership roles.
• Proven team leadership and talent development skills.
• Strong stakeholder management abilities.
• Extensive experience in product strategy and execution.
• Deep understanding of full product lifecycle management.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, computer science, or related field; MBA or similar advanced degree is a plus.
• Certifications like CSPO or Agile are advantageous but optional.

Benefits & Culture

We value our team’s well-being with comprehensive benefits including pension matching, health insurance, parental leave, wellness programs, and flexible remote work. We support growth through educational opportunities and resource libraries, fostering an inclusive environment.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Product Management
• Industries: Technology, Internet