Director of Product Management – SaaS Academic Solutions

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Director of Product Management to lead a SaaS product within our Academic and Government Solutions business. You will own the strategic direction, balance customer needs, market opportunities, technical innovation and commercial objectives, and build a high‑performing product team.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute product strategies that drive customer value, business growth and competitive advantage.
• Develop and communicate a compelling vision, roadmap and investment strategy for the product portfolio.
• Lead product discovery, research, experimentation and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Drive go‑to‑market planning and execution with commercial, marketing and customer‑facing teams.
• Establish product performance metrics and KPIs, using insights to optimise outcomes.
• Lead cross‑functional teams through the full product lifecycle from concept to market adoption.
• Evaluate build, buy and partner opportunities to support strategic objectives.

Required profile

• Significant product management experience in complex software or technology environments, including leadership responsibility.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Proven success managing products or portfolios that delivered measurable growth.
• Experience leading and developing product managers and building high‑performing teams.
• Strong strategic thinking, commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills.

Required skills

• AI product experience.
• Analytics and data‑driven decision‑making.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days.
• Private medical benefits, health screening and eye‑care vouchers.
• Competitive pension scheme and Share‑Save share option.
• Wellbeing programs, employee assistance and flexible parental leave.
• Learning and development resources and employee discount schemes.