Product Director

Product Director, London or Fully Remote Working, Up to £120,000 + Bonus + Benefits, Amazing High Growth Company with proven track record of success.

Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid / Remote options considered)

Role Overview:

We are seeking an exceptional Product Director to play a critical leadership role within a rapidly growing and highly innovative technology organisation. Over the past several years, the business has experienced significant growth and transformation, creating an exciting opportunity for a strategic and commercially minded product leader to shape the next stage of its evolution.

Reporting directly to the Chief Product Officer, the Product Director will be responsible for driving product strategy, innovation, and delivery across a portfolio of technology products. The role will lead cross-functional teams spanning Product Management & Development, Architecture, and Engineering, ensuring the organisation continues to deliver scalable, high-quality software solutions that drive customer value and business growth.

This is a high-impact leadership position requiring a dynamic individual who thrives in growth environments, embraces technological change, and brings an entrepreneurial mindset. The successful candidate will be a driver of transformation, capable of introducing modern product thinking, embedding emerging technologies such as AI, and leading teams through periods of innovation and scale.

The Product Director will manage four direct reports and will play a key role in aligning product initiatives with the wider strategic goals of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Vision

• Define and execute the organisation’s product strategy in alignment with business objectives and growth ambitions.
• Work closely with the Chief Product Officer and senior leadership team to identify new opportunities for product innovation and market expansion.
• Lead the creation and management of the product roadmap, ensuring clear prioritisation and alignment across teams.
• Translate strategic vision into clear, actionable plans for product teams and engineering functions.

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide leadership and direction to teams across Product Management & Development, Architecture, and Engineering.
• Directly manage and develop four senior leaders, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and experimentation.
• Encourage entrepreneurial thinking and empower teams to take ownership of outcomes.

Driving Growth & Productivity

• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, product performance, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure product development efforts are focused on delivering measurable business impact and customer value.
• Introduce scalable product processes and frameworks that support growth.
• Balance long-term product innovation with near-term commercial priorities.

Technology & Innovation

• Lead initiatives to embed Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies into the product ecosystem.
• Ensure architectural and engineering decisions support scalability, performance, and long-term product sustainability.
• Partner with technical leaders to ensure product strategy is supported by robust technology frameworks.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including commercial, operations, marketing, and customer-facing functions.
• Engage directly with key clients and stakeholders to understand evolving needs and ensure products continue to deliver meaningful value.
• Act as a senior product voice within the organisation, communicating strategy, progress, and outcomes clearly to leadership teams.

Problem Solving & Solution Leadership

• Foster a proactive culture where challenges are approached with solutions rather than obstacles.
• Identify strategic risks and opportunities early and implement practical solutions that drive progress.
• Lead by example through decisive thinking, accountability, and clear communication.

Leadership Qualities & Mindset

The successful candidate will bring:

• A strong entrepreneurial mindset and the energy required to lead within a fast-moving growth environment.
• The ability to act as a driver of change, helping the organisation evolve its product capabilities and approach to innovation.
• High levels of personal energy, resilience, and curiosity.
• A collaborative leadership style that inspires and motivates teams.
• A solutions-focused attitude and a bias towards action.
• Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to influence at senior levels.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in a senior product leadership role within a software or technology-led organisation.
• Demonstrated success driving product growth, innovation, and transformation.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary product and engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of modern software development environments, product management frameworks, and technology architecture.
• Experience introducing or scaling AI-driven capabilities within products or operational processes.
• A track record of improving productivity, delivery performance, and team effectiveness.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills, with the ability to interact confidently with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Experience operating in high-growth or scale-up environments is highly desirable.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Chief Product Officer
• Direct Reports: 4

Why This Role Matters

This role represents a pivotal leadership opportunity within an organisation that is entering an exciting phase of growth and technological evolution. The Product Director will have the platform to influence strategy, introduce new thinking, and drive meaningful innovation while leading talented teams across multiple product and technology disciplines.

For an ambitious product leader who thrives on building, transforming, and scaling technology products, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact within a forward-thinking organisation.