Head Of Product Management (Retail Systems)

Head Of Product Management (Retail Software)

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Product Manager / Head of Product Management to shape the product vision and strategy for a growing SME that delivers AI-driven enterprise retail software solutions. This is a leadership role where you'll drive innovation, build and lead a high-performing product team, and influence the future direction of a successful SaaS business.

Client Details

Our client is an established SME technology business, specialising in AI-driven, SaaS enterprise software solutions for the retail sector. Their software supports some of the UK's leading retailers to optimise trading operations across pricing, promotions, merchandising, and category management.

The business has built a strong reputation for its deep industry expertise and customer-centric culture. They are now entering an exciting phase of growth, investing in product innovation and expanding their product management capability to strengthen their market position.

Description

As Head of Product Management, you will take the lead in shaping and delivering the company's product strategy from the ground up. You'll be responsible for defining the roadmap, setting clear priorities, and ensuring the product suite continues to meet the needs of a fast-evolving retail market.

You will:

• Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned to business goals
• Lead the full product lifecycle from discovery through to delivery and optimisation
• Build and scale a newly formed Product and Business Analysis team, developing frameworks, processes, and best practices
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to deliver market-leading SaaS solutions
• Stay close to customers to understand their challenges, influence product direction, and drive continuous improvement
• Identify market trends, emerging technologies, and competitive opportunities to shape innovation
• Use data and insights to inform decision-making and measure product performance
• This is a hands-on, strategic leadership role that will suit someone who enjoys working in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment where they can make a tangible impact.

Profile

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Proven experience in Product Management for Retail Technology solutions for either Retail, Wholesale, Consumer Goods or Fuels & Convenience sectors
• Strong understanding of retail trading systems such as merchandising, category management, trade promotions or trade pricing.
• A background in Systems Management, Business Analysis, or Solution Design, with a clear progression into Product Management
• Prior experience of people management with excellent leadership and people development skills, with experience building and managing teams
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, comfortable engaging at senior level - both internally and externally
• A commercial mindset, combining customer empathy with data-driven decision making
• Energy, adaptability, and a genuine desire to help build something from the ground up

Job Offer

Salary: 90,000 - 100,000 per annum

Location: Leeds City Centre, Yorkshire (4 days per week onsite)

Benefits: Comprehensive health and life insurance, 27 days holiday

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Product Manager or Group Product Manager who is ready to step into a Head of Product role. As part of a small and growing business, you will enjoy a wide remit that offers genuine variety and flexibility. You will work closely with the founders and owners of this family run organisation, giving you real influence, autonomy and the ability to shape the product strategy from day one.