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Job Role: Head of Product
Reference: BH-328p
Working Hours: 5 days per week
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £95k per annum
Location: Hybrid - 2 to 3 days onsite in Gateshead, Newcastle
About the Company:
The client is a company dedicated to transforming weight loss through sustainable and personalised approaches. Their innovative app provides users with specific tailored goals, enabling them to enjoy the foods they love while achieving lasting weight loss. With a commitment to education and community support, the client empowers individuals to make informed nutritional choices and maintain a healthy lifestyle using technology and innovation.
Role overview:
The client is seeking a Head of Product to lead the development and optimisation of their app. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to drive product strategy, enhance user engagement, and optimise conversion rates in a highly competitive space. The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands-on product management expertise to shape the apps trajectory.
Responsibilities:
Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy that aligns with the companys vision and goals.
Own the product roadmap, prioritising initiatives based on business impact, user feedback, and market trends.
Drive the optimisation of conversion rates, leveraging data-driven strategies and insights to increase user acquisition, retention, and monetisation.
Lead a cross-functional product team, fostering collaboration between design, engineering, marketing, and analytics teams.
Identify and implement innovative features to improve the user experience and maximise the value of the Freemium to Premium model.
Monitor and analyse product performance metrics, providing actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
Stay ahead of industry trends and competitive landscape to ensure the product remains at the forefront of the market.
Mentor and develop junior product managers, cultivating a high-performance team culture.
Essential Experience:
Strong knowledge of the mobile app ecosystem, including user behaviour, market dynamics, and monetisation strategies.
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Exceptional analytical skills, with experience using data and insights to inform product decisions.
Proven track record of successfully launching and scaling mobile app products.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
Desirable Experience:
Proven experience leading product development for Freemium to Premium mobile app platforms.
Deep understanding of conversion rate strategies and the ability to implement effective measures to improve KPIs.
Experience working in a high-growth startup environment.
Familiarity with user research methodologies and A/B testing tools.
Knowledge of emerging technologies in the mobile app space, such as AI-driven personalisation.
Background in product design or UX/UI, with an emphasis on user-centred design principles.
