Product Director (Innovation)
Product Innovation Director
Ruddington, hybrid
Salary: Competitive executive package + bonus + benefits
09:00- 17:00, Monday to Friday
Macildowie are working with a leading client based in Nottingham to recruit a Director - Product Innovation.
This is a pivotal leadership opportunity within the technology sector, focused on SaaS innovation across HCM and Finance markets. Reporting directly to the Chief Officer - Marketing, you will provide strategic leadership, operational direction and commercial oversight across the product innovation function.
As Director - Product Innovation, you will shape and define the future of a growing cloud-based product portfolio. You will own the full innovation lifecycle - from ideation and validation through to commercial launch - ensuring scalable, AI-enabled solutions that anticipate customer demand and deliver measurable business outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
* Defining and delivering departmental strategy aligned to long-term company objectives * Driving revenue growth, retention and operational KPIs * Leading digital transformation initiatives, AI adoption and platform innovation * Managing significant budgets and ensuring commercial return on investment * Collaborating cross-functionally to deliver compelling go-to-market strategies * Acting as a visible and credible spokesperson for product innovation
We are seeking a senior leader with a proven track record within a SaaS, technology, or HCM/Finance-related organisation. You will combine strategic thinking with a strong bias for execution, using data-driven insight to guide decision-making and market positioning.
You will bring:
* Experience delivering successful, market-leading product launches * A strong understanding of HCM and Finance sector trends and compliance landscapes * Expertise in leading digital transformation and AI-enabled initiatives * Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing capability * The presence and credibility to represent the product vision both internally and externally
Desirable experience includes international market expansion, particularly in the US, and exposure to AI-native or automation-led enterprise solutions.
This is a high-impact executive role for a commercially astute and visionary leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and is passionate about delivering meaningful customer value.
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