Head of Product (VMC)

VerifyMy
London
5 months ago
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Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.We are, unfortunately, unable to provide visa sponsorship so you will need to have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position

At Verifymy, we’re on a mission to make the digital world safer for everyone, especially children, and we’re looking for a Head of Product to lead our VMC product—our comprehensive solution for identity and content verification, moderation, and complaint management, specifically designed for user-generated content platforms.You’ll work closely with the Head of Product (VMA) to build a powerful ecosystem of solutions that tackle the growing online trust, safety, and compliance challenges.

About usVerifymy provides advanced AI technologies to power solutions for age verification, identity authentication, and content moderation. We understand the unique safeguarding and compliance challenges that user-generated content platforms face, and the VMC product is central to addressing these issues. It offers a complete end-to-end solution that leverages AI, machine learning, and human moderation to ensure safe, trustworthy online experiences.

From content provider and participant verification to pre-recorded and live-stream moderation, VMC helps platforms manage trust and safety risks, offering automated identity verification, real-time moderation, and comprehensive complaint management.

What you’ll do

Guide and mentor your team while shaping the broader product management culture:

Build a culture of excellence, not just within your direct team, but across the product organisation. Lead by example in fostering continuous improvement, collaboration, and best practices that drive organisational excellence in both product discovery and delivery.

Transition to an outcomes-focused approach:

Empower your team to make smarter decisions with data, tracking product success with confidence.

Champion simplicity and collaboration:

Work cross-functionally with engineering, design, and commercial teams, promoting a culture of simplicity, experimentation, and continuous learning. Be a natural collaborator, unafraid to iterate quickly and learn from failures to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and users.

Partner with the Head of Product for VMA:

Ensure a cohesive product experience across our suite of products, amplifying our impact through collaboration.

Engage stakeholders across the business:

Work closely with executives and teams to ensure the product strategy aligns with company objectives and customer needs.

Lead with data and insights:

Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and gather customer feedback to uncover market trends, opportunities, and pressing customer needs. Use this data to drive informed product decisions and prioritise feature development, keeping our product ahead of the curve.

Build the world’s best content moderation platform:

Lead the development of our content moderation platform for pre-recorded and live-stream material, using a combination of AI, machine learning, and a global network of expert human moderators.

Drive innovation in AI & content moderation:

Spearhead the development of AI-driven solutions for content moderation, ensuring the VMC product tackles online safety challenges head-on. Your work will help safeguard user-generated content platforms by proactively managing harmful content and ensuring compliance with global standards.

Execute impactful product launches:

Collaborate with the marketing and sales teams to plan and execute product launches that generate excitement and drive adoption. You'll support in the creation of marketing collateral and ensure a seamless launch process, maximising product impact in the market.

Analyse and optimise product performance:

Track key performance metrics to evaluate the success of features and product releases. Leverage these insights to continuously refine and enhance the VMC product, ensuring we deliver the best solutions for our customers and users.

Ensure compliance and safety:

Stay ahead of regulatory changes and industry standards, ensuring that our products comply with legal and safety requirements. You'll work closely with internal teams to mitigate risks and ensure that the VMC product is a trusted, compliant solution for our customers.

About you

You’re an empathetic leader and a strong coach.

You have a proven track record of building and scaling successful B2B products in a startup environment that solve real problems, with specific experience in AI or machine learning technologies. You understand how to leverage these technologies to drive innovation and solve complex challenges.

You’re endlessly curious and driven to understand market trends, customer behaviours, and emerging technologies—especially in the AI/ML space—always looking for that next opportunity to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

You take initiative, you’re proactive, and you don’t wait for permission to innovate—you make things happen.

You balance big-picture vision with pragmatic execution, turning ideas into reality without losing sight of what matters.

You’re a joy to work with—collaborative, inspiring, and dedicated to bringing out the best in your team.

You believe that the sum is greater than the parts—and you thrive in environments where collaboration drives results.

You communicate with clarity and conviction, ensuring that everyone—from engineers to executives—understands the “why” behind the work.

Above all, you’re relentless in your pursuit of outcomes that matter, combining vision and execution to create lasting impact.

Why join us?At Verifymy, we’re creating solutions that make a tangible difference in the digital world, ensuring safer and more trustworthy online spaces. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to lead groundbreaking innovation at the intersection of AI, content moderation, and online safety, driving real impact for millions of users.

It’s an exciting time to join us as we’re actively shaping the future of the product management function. You'll have the freedom to influence how we drive strategy, make data-informed decisions, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our users and business. We believe in fostering an environment where curiosity thrives, ideas turn into action, and collaboration fuels success.

At VerifyMy, you’ll be joining a team that is dedicated to making a difference while empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally.

Perks & Benefits:

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25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced sick leave

Work-from-Anywhere for up to 20 days per year

Gender-Neutral enhanced parental leave

Mental wellbeing support through Oliva

Monthly wellbeing allowance

Annual learning & development allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Nursery scheme

Location:

Hybrid, 3 days a week in our Shoreditch office

Hiring process:

Talent screen - assessing basic competency and values alignment, and answering any initial questions for you

Zoom Interview - get to know session with our CPO

Onsite Interview - Case (show us your best work!) with our CPO & CCO

Zoom Interview - with our Head of Product (VMA)

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