Head of Product (interim)

John Goddard Associates; London; Hybrid; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital media firm seeks a Head of Product for a pivotal role overseeing product innovation and team leadership. This position requires a strategic visionary with extensive product management experience to define ambitious roadmaps and deliver exceptional user experiences for a high-profile platform.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing large-scale digital products/services.
• Deep understanding of product lifecycle, agile delivery, and user-focused design.
• Proven ability to manage large teams and significant budgets.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the long-term product strategy and roadmap.
• Lead product planning, design, development, and delivery in an agile environment.
• Mentor and lead a high-performing team.

Skills

Product lifecycle

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

User-focused design

Job description

Head of Product (Digital Media & Platforms) | UK, Hybrid| £650 p/d | 5-month contract

On of our public sector clients is seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Product to lead the strategic development of a high-profile digital platform. This is a rare opportunity to drive global product innovation in a fast-paced, editorially driven environment.

You will define and deliver an ambitious product roadmap aligned with key business and editorial goals. Collaborating across editorial, commercial, and technical teams, you'll ensure successful product delivery, scalability, and user satisfaction. As the senior product leader, you'll oversee a significant annual budget (£5-10M).

Head Of Product Key Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the long-term product strategy and roadmap
• Lead product planning, design, development, and delivery in an agile environment
• Prioritise initiatives and manage stakeholder expectations across divisions
• Represent the product at industry events, driving innovation and influencing best practice
• Mentor and lead a high-performing team, supporting personal and professional development
  
  

About You

• Extensive experience managing large-scale digital products/services
• Deep understanding of product lifecycle, agile delivery and user-focused design
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience aligning editorial and technical priorities
• Proven ability to manage large teams and significant budgets
• Track record of delivering impactful, scalable products in a complex organisation
  
  

This is a pivotal leadership role for someone passionate about building world-class digital experiences for global audiences.

This is initially a 5-month contract paying a day rate of circa £650 (inside ir35). This role can be based at any of our clients offices across the UK (London, Salford, Cardiff, Glasgow) you are required onsite 3 days per week.

Apply today to be considered!

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

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