Product Lead

Arthur Recruitment; Greater London; In loco; GBP 70.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Arthur Recruitment is seeking a commercially minded product and programme leader to own a portfolio of external programmes and experiences for a global insurance business. You will shape the proposition, align with senior leadership and stakeholders, and drive opportunities that deliver measurable value to external audiences.

You will manage a strategic roadmap, translate commercial priorities into compelling programme experiences, and ensure governance, delivery quality, and continuous

Competenze

• Experience owning or developing a portfolio of programmes, products or experiences.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with senior leaders and external partners.
• Understanding of product development, proposition design and customer experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and bring structure to evolving environments.
• Experience within insurance/financial services/professional services/education or related sector.
• Proactive, solutions-focused with accountability.
• Commercially curious and comfortable taking calculated risks.
• Driven, proactive and results-focused.
• Collaborative and confident engaging senior stakeholders.
• Organised and committed to high standards.
• Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement.

Mansioni

• Own and develop a portfolio of premium programmes and stakeholder experiences.
• Define product propositions, target audiences, objectives and success measures.
• Develop and maintain a strategic portfolio roadmap.
• Build strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Translate commercial priorities and audience needs into compelling programme experiences.
• Oversee programme quality, standards and delivery.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, growth and continuous improvement.
• Monitor performance, gather feedback and report recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ensure appropriate governance, risk management and operational controls.

Conoscenze

Portfolio ownership

Stakeholder management

Senior leadership collaboration

Product development

Customer experience

Commercial awareness

Strategic thinking

Multiple priorities

Insurance domain knowledge

Formazione

Degree or equivalent

Qualifications in insurance/product management (advantageous)

Descrizione del lavoro

The opportunity

An exciting opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile portfolio of external programmes and experiences within a global insurance business.

The role will lead the development of a distinctive, commercially focused portfolio, bringing together product strategy, stakeholder engagement and programme design.

Working closely with senior leadership and teams across the business, the successful individual will shape the proposition, develop new opportunities and ensure programmes deliver meaningful value to external audiences.

Key responsibilities

• Own and develop a portfolio of premium programmes and stakeholder experiences.
• Define product propositions, target audiences, objectives and success measures.
• Develop and maintain a strategic portfolio roadmap.
• Build strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Translate commercial priorities and audience needs into compelling programme experiences.
• Oversee programme quality, standards and delivery.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, growth and continuous improvement.
• Monitor performance, gather feedback and report recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ensure appropriate governance, risk management and operational controls.

Skills and experience

The successful candidate will be a commercially minded product and programme leader with experience of developing and managing stakeholder-facing initiatives.

They will bring:

• Experience owning or developing a portfolio of programmes, products or experiences.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with senior leaders and external partners.
• An understanding of product development, proposition design and customer experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and bring structure to evolving environments.
• Experience within insurance, financial services, professional services, education or a related sector.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a strong sense of accountability.
• Commercially curious and comfortable taking calculated risks.
• Driven, proactive and focused on delivering results.
• Collaborative, influential and confident engaging senior stakeholders.
• Accountable, organised and committed to high standards.
• Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

A degree or equivalent professional experience is desirable. Relevant qualifications in insurance, product management, programme management, project management or learning and development would be advantageous but are not essential.