Head Of Product Management (Retail Systems)

Michael Page (UK); Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Head of Product Management to shape and deliver the product strategy for a growing technology business in Leeds. The successful candidate will lead a new product function, focusing on retail technology solutions and will collaborate cross-functionally to drive market-leading SaaS products. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and life insurance

27 days holiday

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Product Management for Retail Technology solutions.
• Understanding of merchandising, category management, trade promotions.
• Experience in Systems Management, Business Analysis, or Solution Design.
• Strong leadership skills and team management experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's product strategy from the ground up.
• Define the product vision and roadmap aligned to business goals.
• Build and scale a new Product and Business Analysis team.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success.
• Understand customer challenges and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Product Management for Retail Technology

Retail trading systems

People management

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Job description

• Opportunity to build and lead a new Product function in a growing tech business
• Hands‑on leadership role in a high‑growth, entrepreneurial environment

About Our Client

Our client is an established SME technology business, specialising in AI‑driven, SaaS enterprise software solutions for the retail sector. Their software supports some of the UK's leading retailers to optimise trading operations across pricing, promotions, merchandising, and category management.

The business has built a strong reputation for its deep industry expertise and customer‑centric culture. They are now entering an exciting phase of growth, investing in product innovation and expanding their product management capability to strengthen their market position.

Job Description

As Head of Product Management, you will take the lead in shaping and delivering the company's product strategy from the ground up. You'll be responsible for defining the roadmap, setting clear priorities, and ensuring the product suite continues to meet the needs of a fast‑evolving retail market.

You will:

• Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned to business goals
• Lead the full product lifecycle from discovery through to delivery and optimisation
• Build and scale a newly formed Product and Business Analysis team, developing frameworks, processes, and best practices
• Partner cross‑functionally with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to deliver market‑leading SaaS solutions
• Stay close to customers to understand their challenges, influence product direction, and drive continuous improvement
• Identify market trends, emerging technologies, and competitive opportunities to shape innovation
• Use data and insights to inform decision‑making and measure product performance
• This is a hands‑on, strategic leadership role that will suit someone who enjoys working in an entrepreneurial, high‑growth environment where they can make a tangible impact.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Proven experience in Product Management for Retail Technology solutions for either Retail, Wholesale, Consumer Goods or Fuels & Convenience sectors
• Strong understanding of retail trading systems such as merchandising, category management, trade promotions or trade pricing
• A background in Systems Management, Business Analysis, or Solution Design, with a clear progression into Product Management
• Prior experience of people management with excellent leadership and people development skills, with experience building and managing teams
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, comfortable engaging at senior level—both internally and externally
• A commercial mindset, combining customer empathy with data‑driven decision making
• Energy, adaptability, and a genuine desire to help build something from the ground up

What's on Offer

Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 per annum

Location: Leeds City Centre, Yorkshire (4 days per week onsite)

Benefits: Comprehensive health and life insurance, 27 days holiday

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Product Manager or Group Product Manager who is ready to step into a Head of Product role. As part of a small and growing business, you will enjoy a wide remit that offers genuine variety and flexibility. You will work closely with the founders and owners of this family run organisation, giving you real influence, autonomy and the ability to shape the product strategy from day one.