Product Manager

THG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and wellness brand in Manchester is seeking a Head of Product Portfolio. In this role, you will develop and manage the product portfolio strategy, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the success of product launches. You should have a strong background in portfolio management and strategic thinking. Offering career development, enhanced leave, wellbeing support, and other perks, this company values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Career development programmes

Enhanced leave options

Wellbeing support with an in-house GP

Discounts on personal tech and THG brands

Referral programme rewards

Anniversary gifts for long service

Qualifications

• Proven experience in portfolio management or similar roles.
• Strong analytical and strategic skills supported by data-driven decisions.
• Deep understanding of product lifecycle management frameworks.
• Ability to balance innovation with operational goals.
• Confident communicator with senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the global product portfolio strategy aligned with brand direction.
• Oversee full lifecycle ownership from concept to discontinuation.
• Lead the generation of insights for portfolio decisions and innovation.
• Own product gating process ensuring alignment and quality.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver a cohesive product agenda.
• Mentor and develop a team of product managers.

Skills

Portfolio management

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Product lifecycle management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Head of Product Portfolio

Brand: Myprotein

Reporting to: Product Director

Location: THG HQ, Manchester (WA15 0AF) – Fully Office Based

Overview

The Head of Product Portfolio at Myprotein is responsible for shaping, managing and optimising the full range of products across all categories. This role safeguards the integrity and performance of the portfolio by driving end‑to‑end product lifecycle management, generating actionable product insights and leading the product gating process to ensure only the most compelling, commercially viable products reach customers. You will combine strategic vision with operational excellence, working cross‑functionally to deliver a high‑performing, consumer‑centric portfolio that fuels brand growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the global product portfolio strategy, ensuring alignment with brand direction, commercial targets and market opportunities. Build and maintain a balanced and future‑ready product lineup, including innovation, optimisation and rationalisation plans.
• Product Lifecycle Management – oversee full lifecycle ownership from concept through launch, growth, maturity and discontinuation. Monitor portfolio health and take data‑led decisions on renovation, repositioning or retirement. Partner with Supply Chain, Commercial, NPD, Brand and Finance to ensure smooth transitions, timely launches and effective end‑of‑life processes.
• Product Insights & Performance Analytics – lead the generation of consumer, category and competitive insights to influence portfolio decisions and innovation strategy. Develop robust performance tracking frameworks to evaluate product impact, market relevance and financial contribution. Translate insights into clear recommendations that optimise the portfolio and support strategic bets.
• Product Gating & Governance – own and lead the product gating process, ensuring rigour, transparency and cross‑functional alignment throughout each stage. Assess new product proposals based on strategic fit, consumer need, feasibility, cost and expected commercial impact. Work alongside the Head of Innovation to maintain high standards of product quality, compliance and brand consistency through structured governance.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – work closely with Innovation, Category, Regulatory, Brand, Commercial and Operations teams to deliver a cohesive product agenda. Act as a key decision‑maker and facilitator in product councils, portfolio reviews and stage‑gate meetings. Foster a culture of accountability, curiosity and continuous improvement across the product organisation.
• Leadership & Team Development – lead, mentor and develop a team of product managers and analysts. Build strong communication channels and ensure clarity of priorities across teams and regions.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in portfolio management, product management, category management or similar roles – ideally within the Health & Wellness industry.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a track record of using data to shape product decisions.
• Deep understanding of product lifecycle management frameworks and stage‑gate processes.
• Ability to balance innovation with operational realities and commercial goals.
• Confident communicator capable of influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.

What We Offer

• Career Development – Access bespoke development programmes designed by our L&D team and an upskilling programme delivered with an industry‑leading training provider.
• Enhanced Leave – 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, up to 10 days compassionate leave, buy‑back up to 3 days each year and 2 days of volunteer leave after 12 months.
• Wellbeing Support – Access face‑to‑face and virtual appointments with an in‑house GP, our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with Bupa and a state‑of‑the‑art on‑site gym and physio.
• Other Perks – Save up to 12% on personal tech through a salary sacrifice scheme, subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office, up to 50% staff discount on THG brands, an on‑site staff shop and access to an on‑site barber.
• Referral Programme – Refer a suitable candidate and receive up to £1,000 once they pass probation.
• Anniversary Gifts – Celebrate milestones with gifts at 5 and 10 years of service.

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident, Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.