Lead Product Manager

Product Lead / Head of Product / Lead Product Manager - Fintech

£600-£850 per day - Umbrella engagement

6 month initial contract

This is a high-impact leadership role supporting our client as they launch their first digital-first venture transforming how they engage with their customers in the FinTech and Financial services space. As Product Lead / Senior Product Manager / Head of Product you will lead multiple autonomous squads to deliver intelligent, customer-first products that blend customer centric products with cutting-edge technology and AI.

You’ll be responsible for shaping the product strategy, embedding AI into delivery, and driving measurable outcomes across the entire product lifecycle. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker and hands-on builder who thrives in fast-paced, venture environments and knows how to scale digital products from 0→1.

We're looking for someone with proven experience as a Product Lead / Head of Product in high-growth digital environments. Specifically FinTech.

You'll have a track record of leading multiple squads (Product, Design, Engineering and Data) and delivering complex digital products at pace.

Core elements of the job:

Product Strategy & Vision

• Define and own the product strategy across multiple squads, aligned to the clients new mission and commercial goals.
• Translate customer insights, market trends, and data into a compelling roadmap that delivers real value.
• Champion experimentation and lean delivery, ensuring rapid iteration and continuous learning.

AI-Driven Product Leadership

• Embed AI tools and techniques into product workflows — from discovery and prioritisation to delivery and optimisation.
• Use generative AI, predictive analytics, and automation to enhance decision-making, reduce friction, and accelerate delivery.
• Act as an internal AI evangelist, coaching squads and stakeholders on how to leverage AI for efficiency and innovation.

Squad Leadership & Agile Excellence

• Lead multiple cross-functional squads (Product, Design, Engineering, Data), fostering autonomy, accountability, and high performance.
• Drive agile best practices, ensuring squads are focused, empowered, and delivering iteratively.
• Set and track OKRs, ensuring alignment with venture goals and commercial outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Partner with senior stakeholders across the organisation from Marketing, and Technology to align product delivery with strategic priorities.
• Communicate product vision, progress, and impact clearly across all levels of the business.
• Represent this new digital product team in external forums, showcasing product innovation and thought leadership.

Experience

• Proven experience as a Senior Product Manager or Product Lead or a Head of Product in high-growth digital environments specifically Fintech but potentially consumer tech, or scale-ups.
• Track record of leading multiple squads and delivering complex digital products at pace.
• Deep understanding of agile methodologies, product discovery, and iterative delivery.
• Strong fluency in AI tools and techniques — with hands-on experience using AI to enhance product development and team efficiency.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Passion for building products that solve real problems and deliver measurable value.