Head of Product
Salary £ TBC
Remote working, with occasional travel to London office and client sites
Vacancy listed 27/06/2024
Application deadline 31/08/2024
Details
About the Role
At Reliance Cyber, we are committed to partnering with our clients to provide cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions that safeguard their digital infrastructure. We are seeking a dynamic Head of Product to lead our product development efforts. This role will be pivotal in defining and executing our product strategy, ensuring our offerings align with market needs and drive business growth.

This position requires a deep understanding of product management principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our products and delivering exceptional value to our clients.

What you'll be doing?
This role reports directly to the CTO. You will lead the product management function (as an individual contributor), overseeing the full product lifecycle and ensuring our products meet the
highest standards of quality and innovation.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Product Vision: Develop and refine the product strategy and vision in collaboration with the leadership team and key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the company’s overall
    business goals. Conduct market analysis to identify customer needs and emerging trends.
  • Product Development Lifecycle: Maintain an overview of existing and upcoming projects through all stages of development, from ideation, proposals, design, and development. Review projects throughout different stages of the production cycle, providing feedback as required.
  • Client-Centric Development: Put clients at the centre of our product vision, understand their needs, and incorporate their input into product development. Ensure our products deliver significant value to our clients.
  • Market Intelligence: Stay abreast of competitors and market changes. Collaborate with the CTO and Director of Managed Services to propose and design new features and capabilities to enhance our product offerings and maintain a competitive edge.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key liaison between the product teams, technical experts, marketing, sales, and customer success. Ensure all stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the product development process.
  • Educate: Share product management expertise with the leadership team and other key stakeholders within the business.

Skills And Experience 
We are seeking an accomplished professional who excels in product management and possesses the leadership qualities to establish and grow a product management function from the ground up. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of product management theory and methodologies, coupled with strong interpersonal skills. You should be ready to take on a key role in a company that has not previously had a dedicated product manager, and be able to shape and define the product management function to drive business success. This role would suit a Senior Product Manager who’s ready to take the next step in their career.

Essential: 
  • Product Management Experience: At least 5 years of experience in product management or BA roles, with a proven track record of leading and developing successful products in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong understanding of product management theory and methodologies: In-depth knowledge of product management frameworks, including agile methodologies, lean product development, and user-centred design principles.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including senior management, team members, and clients. Strong skills in presenting complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
  • Customer-centric approach: Experience in gathering and interpreting customer feedback, conducting market research, and integrating customer insights into the product development process to deliver high-value solutions.
  • Strategic vision and execution: Ability to develop a clear product vision and strategy, aligned with business objectives, and execute it through meticulous planning and resource management.
  • Up-to-date understanding of the latest trends and best practices in product management, with a proactive approach to continuous learning and improvement.

Desirable: 
  • Experience working in a Cybersecurity company.
  • Experience in a Leadership Role within a Start-up or Small Company: Familiarity with the unique challenges and opportunities of building and scaling a product function in a small or growing organisation.
  • Professional Development and Certifications: Relevant certifications in product management, such as Product Management Professional (PMP), demonstrating a commitment to professional growth.

We are excited to find a candidate who is passionate about product management and ready to make a significant impact by building a robust product management function in our company. If you are a leader with a strong customer focus and a strategic mindset, we look forward to discussing how you can contribute to our team’s success.











Benefits

26 Days' Holidays plus Bank Holidays
5% Employer Pension Contribution
Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance
Training and Professional Development

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