Director of Product and Technology

Reed.co.uk is looking for a Director of Product and Technology to join their Senior Leadership Team in Holborn, London.

Overview

At Reed.co.uk our vision is simple - to connect people to a world of career opportunities online.

The Director of Product and Technology will drive the next generation of B2B and B2C products at Reed.co.uk across multiple platforms, bringing a balance of commercial and user-focused experiences to lead the execution of the Product and Technology strategy.

This person will be data-driven, collaborating with teams and senior stakeholders across the business to ensure Reed.co.uk delivers market leading products that delight its users.

Reed.co.uk is an Agile business with a good level of maturity. The Director of Product and Technology will hold a comprehensive understanding of Agile product delivery, and be experienced in the successful implementation of harmonious product/engineering interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the business to create, own and deliver an ambitious Product and Technology vision and strategy for Reed.co.uk
• Be part of the Reed.co.uk Senior Leadership Team and Board
• Responsible for building and developing best in class Product, Design and Technology teams
• Accountable for the technical infrastructure that supports internal and external products
• Have a deep knowledge of Reed.co.uk's users and customers, making data-led decisions to enable competitive product development
• Shows a keen interest in research and learning to 'bring the outside in', through gaining a deep understanding of both our users, the competitive landscape, legislation and future industry technological developments
• Be 'the voice of the user' and the custodian of their best interests within Reed.co.uk
• Create a clear and transparent relationship between the Product, Design and Technology function and the wider business
• Ensure the Product, Design and Technology teams have clear, achievable objectives aligned to strategic aims, providing appropriate support and direction to ensure these are achieved.
• Lead the team to deliver on expectations aligned with the business strategy and OKRs.
• Management of the Product Design team, focused on creating exceptional user experiences of Reed.co.uk's products and services, whilst driving design excellence across the business
• Management of IT support functions, with overall accountability for security risk management of Reed.co.uks technical estate and internal platforms
• Be a 'champion' for lean, Agile, iterative product development, ensuring that value is delivered early and often

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable leadership skills and experience of leading successful, high performing individuals and Product, Design and Engineering teams
• A proven and extensive track record of product management as an individual contributor alongside a demonstrable portfolio of experience bringing products to market
• Solid understanding of modern cloud infrastructure, website hosting and Information Technology service management.
• A proven track record of learning new domains and user groups
• A demonstrable understanding of, and successful interaction with, cross-business teams alongside a clear appetite for involvement in and contribution to business-wide topics
• Extensive experience with full agile software lifecycle product development and processes
• Significant experience as a manager, leader and coach of Product and Engineering Managers, while also demonstrating highly effective leadership by context and collaboration rather than control
• A commercial and strategic mindset that allows you to navigate a crowded but exciting multi-competitor landscape
• A growth mindset - we need someone who can adapt, develop and take on new ideas and challenges
• A great attitude. We're looking for people who want to make our users' lives better and make a great member of our team. We want to be exceptional - you've got to too!

Benefits

• Hybrid working as standard
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible holiday scheme
• Paid time off to move home
• Contributory pension scheme
• Enhanced family leave benefits
• Insurance benefits including life assurance
• Love Mondays events
• Discount schemes including gyms and popular retailers
• Range of wellbeing and mental health support avenues
• Newly refurbished office in a fantastic location, with countless bars, restaurants and theatres right on the doorstep
• These are just some great benefits we offer everyone working at Reed.co.uk!