VP Product - Knowledge Marketplace & AI-Driven Platform

Informa Group Plc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic publishing company is seeking a VP Product to transform its business towards a modern Knowledge Marketplace. The ideal candidate will design a platform connecting researchers and consumers while leveraging AI for enhanced discovery. Responsibilities include leading global product teams, implementing a modular platform strategy, and ensuring product delivery excellence through agile methodologies. The role requires strong product leadership and technical fluency. A balanced working model is offered with a commitment to work-in-person at least three days a week.

Benefits

Excellent work/life balance

25 days annual leave plus birthday off

3 additional discretionary days during holiday season

4 paid volunteering days

Company funded private medical insurance

24/7 well-being support

Share Match Plan

Life assurance and medical care

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading global product teams in a matrixed organization.
• Deep understanding of multi-sided platforms and the dynamics of supply and demand.
• A track record of modernizing legacy products into scalable, digital solutions.
• Ability to engage with engineering teams on APIs, data models, and AI integration while maintaining a customer-first focus.
• Strong analytical skills to define and track KPIs, optimize marketplace health, and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Business-savvy with a knack for identifying opportunities and driving ROI.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to inspire teams and align stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build a scalable, modular platform that reduces friction in content submission, verification, and consumption.
• Leverage AI to predict user needs, automate content verification, and enhance discovery.
• Transition from monolithic applications to an API-first, modular platform strategy.
• Champion agile methodologies to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of the product roadmap.
• Lead and mentor a global product team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer obsession.
• Communicate the Knowledge Marketplace strategy to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Product Leadership

Marketplace Expertise

Transformational Success

Technical Fluency

Data-Driven Decision-Making

Commercial Acumen

Visionary Leadership

Job description

A leading academic publishing company is seeking a VP Product to transform its business towards a modern Knowledge Marketplace. The ideal candidate will design a platform connecting researchers and consumers while leveraging AI for enhanced discovery. Responsibilities include leading global product teams, implementing a modular platform strategy, and ensuring product delivery excellence through agile methodologies. The role requires strong product leadership and technical fluency. A balanced working model is offered with a commitment to work-in-person at least three days a week.