Head of Data Product Management

Capital One (Europe) plc; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Head of Data Product Management to define and own the UK Data Products strategy. This role involves leading a team of Product Managers and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance data-driven decision-making and product development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Pension

Bonus

Holiday

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits

Inspiring workspaces

Qualifications

• Experience in translating business opportunities into Data, Machine Learning, and AI products.
• Proven thought leadership and delivery of complex products or platforms.
• Experience leading and mentoring product managers.

Responsibilities

• Define the Product Strategy for Data Platforms, including Machine Learning & AI.
• Manage existing data products to improve business performance.
• Collaborate with data producers and consumers to define needs.

Skills

User-focused mindset

Commercial skills

Thought leadership

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Understanding of data applications

Job description

Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Head of Data Product Management

About this role

Capital One UK is the leading credit card provider in the UK for customers new to credit or with past credit issues. We excel at fair lending and have revolutionized the industry through digital innovations.

We believe great products start with a deep understanding of our customers. Our use of predictive modeling to personalize credit card offers has transformed the industry.

Our data-driven decision heritage and human-centered approach enable us to design innovative financial experiences. We are building a next-generation data platform using modern technology to deliver transformative customer experiences.

We seek a Head of Data Product Management to define and own our UK Data Products strategy, inspire and transform our UK business, and lead a team of Product Managers working closely with stakeholders across Engineering, Business Analysis, Data Science, Data Analytics, and Data Governance.

What you’ll do

1. Define the Product Strategy for Data Platforms, including Machine Learning & AI, Data Analytics, Data Production, and Governance, and create a product roadmap.
2. Invest in solutions and platforms that enhance data, modeling, reporting, and analytical capabilities.
3. Support and develop a team of engaged product managers in a complex, regulated environment.
4. Manage existing data products to improve business performance across various functions.
5. Collaborate with data producers and consumers to define needs and prioritize valuable capabilities.
6. Work with teams across engineering, delivery, architecture, cyber, data risk, and US enterprise to deliver capabilities to users.
7. Advocate for data governance, ensuring standards and user experience are balanced.
8. Incorporate business analytics into product design and define success metrics.
9. Present and build consensus with senior stakeholders, keeping them informed.
10. Use data to drive continual growth and process improvements.

What we’re looking for

1. Experience in translating business opportunities into Data, Machine Learning, and AI products in digital or tech sectors.
2. User-focused mindset with strong commercial skills for ROI optimization.
3. Proven thought leadership and delivery of complex products or platforms.
4. Excellent communication skills to engage, influence, and inspire.
5. Experience leading and mentoring product managers.
6. Ability to leverage data and insights for strategy and customer experience.
7. Strong collaboration skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
8. Deep understanding of data applications.
9. Knowledge of UK regulatory landscape and consumer lending (desirable).

Where and how you'll work

This is a permanent role based in Nottingham or London, with a hybrid work model.

Offices are in Nottingham and London, with flexibility to work from home. Expect to work in the office 3 days a week, with travel to Nottingham if based in London.

Flexible working arrangements are available.

What’s in it for you

• Contribute to a transformative organization and be well rewarded.
• Opportunities for career progression and development through Capital One University and external providers.
• Core benefits including pension, bonus, holiday, private medical insurance, plus flexible benefits.
• Inspiring workspaces with amenities like gyms, restaurants, and relaxation rooms.
• Recognized as a great place to work, ranked 15th in UK’s Best Workplaces 2025.

Our recruitment approach

We value diversity and inclusion, partnering with organizations like Women in Finance, Race At Work, Stonewall, and upReach. We support internal networks such as REACH, OutFront, Mind Your Mind, Women in Tech, and EmpowHER.

If you need reasonable adjustments, contact [e-mail]. All information is confidential.

For technical support or questions, email [e-mail].

Capital One is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in employment.