Head of Product

Venn Group; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading Media Organisation is seeking an Interim Head of Product to unify multiple data platforms designed to capture audience behaviour. This role involves leading product strategy during a transitional phase, guiding technology decisions, and aligning requirements with business needs. The position is for 4 months, offering a competitive rate of £600 - £650 per day based in Soho, London.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in product management and lifecycle management.
• Deep understanding of agile practices and software delivery.
• Track record of leading cross-functional teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead product strategy and roadmap for the data platform.
• Provide consultancy for unifying multiple legacy systems.
• Ensure delivery aligns with high engineering standards.

Skills

Product management

Stakeholder engagement

Agile delivery

Strategic planning

Budget management

Job description

Interim Head of Product (Data Platforms)

We are working with a leading Media Organisation to recruit an interim Head of Product to oversee the unification of multiple data platforms into one which will be designed to capture audience behaviour.

Title: Head of Product (Data Platforms)
Duration: 4 months (start ASAP)
Rate:£600 - £650 per day DOE (inside)
Onsite: 2 days in office (Soho)

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead the product strategy and roadmap for the internal data platform during a key transitional phase
• Provide high-level product consultancy to support the ongoing unification of multiple legacy data systems into a single platform
• Act as product owner/consultant across stakeholders, aligning platform capabilities with business and editorial needs
• Translate complex technical requirements into clear product direction
• Ensure delivery aligns with agile best practices and high engineering standards
• Guide decisions on appropriate technology and platform architecture in collaboration with engineering teams

Experience and knowledge required:

• Strong experience in product management, including roadmap creation, development, lifecycle management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning
• Skilled in writing and reviewing product specs, proposals, and reports
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams in agile environments, with deep understanding of agile and software delivery practices
• Confident in planning, forecasting, and managing product budgets