Head Of Product Management (Retail Trading Systems)

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

Job summary

A growing tech business in Leeds is seeking a Head of Product Management. This role involves shaping the product strategy, leading a team, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver SaaS solutions. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in product management within SaaS or retail technology. The position offers a salary of £90,000 - £100,000 and excellent benefits including health insurance and 27 days holiday.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Comprehensive life insurance

27 days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Product Management within a SaaS or retail technology environment.
• Strong understanding of pricing, promotions, merchandising, and category management.
• Excellent leadership skills with experience in team management.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision and strategy.
• Lead the full product lifecycle from discovery to delivery.
• Build and scale a Product and Business Analysis team.

Skills

Product Management experience in SaaS

Understanding of retail trading systems

Leadership and people development skills

Stakeholder management skills

Data-driven decision making

Job description

Overview

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 enterprise SaaS 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.

• 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 within a SaaS, retail technology, or consumer goods environment
• Strong understanding of retail trading systems such as pricing, promotions, merchandising, and category management
• A background in Systems Management, Business Analysis, or Solution Design, with a clear progression into Product Management
• Excellent leadership and people development skills, with experience building and managing teams
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, comfortable engaging at senior level
• 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, Yorkshire (office-based)

Benefits: Comprehensive health and life insurance, 27 days holiday