Product Manager

Job Title: Principal Product Manager

Location: UK

Duration: 6 to 12 months, with potential for extension

Experience Level: 10–15 years

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Principal Product Manager to join Foolproof on a 6-to-12-month contract to lead strategic product initiatives in the sustainability and environmental impact space. This role will shape and deliver innovative products and services that help organizations achieve their ESG, net-zero, and sustainable growth objectives.

You will work across cross-functional teams and client stakeholders to define the product vision, roadmap, and delivery plans that embed sustainability at the core of strategy and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define and drive product strategy that aligns with sustainability goals and measurable impact outcomes.
• Sustainability Expertise: Translate sustainability frameworks (e.g., ESG reporting, circular economy, carbon reduction) into actionable product initiatives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with sustainability leads, business stakeholders, and technical teams to define and prioritize sustainable product opportunities.
• Product Vision & Delivery: Lead the design and delivery of digital products and services that support responsible business practices and long-term resilience.
• Innovation & Research: Identify emerging sustainability trends and technologies, and integrate them into product discovery and development processes.
• Measurement & Impact: Establish KPIs and metrics to measure environmental and social impact alongside business outcomes.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and guide multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of purpose-driven product development.

Required Experience

• 10–15 years of product management experience, including senior or principal-level roles.
• Experience with products in sustainability-focused domains, such as energy, mobility, supply chain, circular economy, or ESG data and reporting.
• Deep understanding of sustainability frameworks, including SDGs, net-zero strategies, carbon accounting, or ESG principles.
• Ability to bridge the gap between business strategy, environmental objectives, and user experience.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with experience influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experience working with agile design methodologies.

Nice to Have

• Experience consulting with Fortune 500 or global enterprise clients on sustainability or ESG transformation.
• Knowledge of sustainability reporting standards such as GRI, SASB, TCFD, or GHG Protocol.
• Familiarity with impact measurement tools, lifecycle analysis, or sustainable innovation frameworks.
• Background in digital transformation or service design projects with environmental or social impact.