Head of Product, Data Platform - Media - 6 Month FTC - £150,000
An exciting opportunity has arisen for aHead of Product, Data Platformto play a pivotal role in driving the growth of digital products and fostering a best-in-class product culture at a leading media organisation.
The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to shape the strategy, roadmap, and development of core data and insights platforms. This role involves leading a team of Product Managers, collaborating with cross-functional leadership teams, and working closely with editorial, marketing, and product colleagues to align with strategic objectives.
Key ResponsibilitiesVision, Strategy & Collaboration
Define and communicate a ‘platform-first’ vision and strategy, focusing on scalability, reliability, and extensibility.
Build and maintain a platform development roadmap that balances technical innovation, business priorities, and operational excellence.
Ensure collaboration across engineering, data, product, and other key stakeholders to drive alignment and progress.
Work closely with engineering teams to maintain a robust platform architecture that supports organisational objectives.
Team Leadership
Lead and mentor a large team of Product Managers, fostering a high-performance and inclusive culture.
Manage performance, resource planning, recruitment, and talent development within the product team.
Contribute to leadership initiatives to enhance ways of working and product excellence.
Drive a data-informed, outcome-focused, and experimentation-driven approach to product development.
Platform & Technical Development
Oversee the development of a data platform to support analytics, personalisation, and AI/ML capabilities.
Partner with Data Science and Analytics teams to enhance tools for behavioural analysis, A/B testing, and real-time insights.
Stay ahead of industry trends in cloud computing, AI/ML, and data infrastructure to future-proof the organisation.
Ensure security and compliance standards are met, in collaboration with legal and compliance teams.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a seasoned product leader with:
Extensive experience inProduct Management, particularly in platforms, infrastructure, or technical products.
Strong expertise indata ingestion and analytics platforms.
Proven ability to define product strategy, roadmap, and execute across all stages of the product lifecycle.
Experience in balancing user needs, technical feasibility, and business priorities.
Success in leading large teams (20-60 people) and managing multi-disciplinary teams in an agile environment.
Knowledge of cloud platforms, APIs, and data infrastructure.
Experience working in matrixed or cross-functional organisations and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to track and optimise platform performance.
Familiarity withGenAI solutionsand emerging AI/ML technologies.
Budget planning and forecasting expertise.
Key Attributes
The successful candidate will be:
Asystems thinker, adept at optimising complex systems.
User-focused, with a passion for data-driven decision-making.
Astrong collaborator, skilled at influencing and engaging with key stakeholders.
Detail-oriented, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure solutions.
Avisionary, anticipating future needs and shaping long-term strategy.
