Vice President of Products

Shaw Daniels Solutions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Manchester is seeking a strategic VP of Product to lead product vision and execution. You will collaborate with the executive team to define the product roadmap and ensure delivery of world-class products. The ideal candidate has proven leadership experience in a scaling B2B or SaaS environment and excels at mentorship and stakeholder management. This role offers the opportunity to drive significant customer impact through innovative product strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head of Product / VP of Product in a scaling environment.
• Strong background in B2B or SaaS products.
• Skilled in building and leading teams across multiple product lines.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company’s product strategy in line with business goals.
• Lead, mentor, and scale a high‑performing product management team.
• Drive the full product lifecycle.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, design, marketing, and sales.
• Own product metrics and user experience standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Job description

Our client is looking for a strategic and hands‑on VP of Product to lead product vision, strategy, and execution for a fast‑scaling business. This is a senior leadership role working closely with the CEO, CTO, and wider leadership team to define the roadmap and deliver world‑class products that drive growth and customer impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company’s product strategy in line with business goals.
• Lead, mentor, and scale a high‑performing product management team.
• Drive the full product lifecycle – from discovery to delivery – ensuring customer needs translate into measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, design, marketing, and sales.
• Own product metrics, performance, and user experience standards.
• Champion a data‑driven, customer‑centric approach to innovation.

About You

• Proven experience as a Head of Product / VP of Product in a scaling environment.
• Strong background in B2B or SaaS products (or relevant sector).
• Skilled in building and leading teams across multiple product lines.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with a bias for action and delivery.