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We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Product to lead our product management team and drive the development and execution of our software product strategy.

Sector : Insurance & Finance Specialisation : AI, Data, Software Reports To : Chief Product Officer Location : Stockport (Hybrid, 2 days a week)

As Head of Product, you will be responsible for delivering the product vision, roadmap, and lifecycle, driving the strategy, development, and success of our AI, data, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and user-centric software products that exceed market expectations.

The role would holistically oversee the product portfolio, which will include multiple products at different stages of their lifecycles. They will contribute to and implement CDL’s product strategy decisions about product launches, investments, and potential integrations. They will also contribution to the financial success of CDL’s product portfolio.This role will Represent the Product Manager function at the Senior Management Team (SMT) and provide a clear line of sight through all tiers of CDL.

SMT You will join our dynamic team as a key player along with the department heads in bringing CDL's strategic vision to life! We’re seeking a senior management professional who will be instrumental in transforming our company’s strategy into tangible results, with a particular focus on product management strategy. Your mission will be to set clear objectives, lead dedicated teams towards achieving them, and ensure seamless coordination across all departments, including the pivotal product development sector.As a strategic leader, you’ll tackle complex challenges, capitalise on opportunities, and solve critical issues to propel our business forward. Your expertise will be vital in driving change, expanding our market presence, and forging valuable partnerships that resonate with our long-term goals. In the realm of product management, you will craft a vision for product development, aligning product roadmaps with market demands and ensuring our offerings exceed customer expectations.You’ll oversee the strategic planning process, allocate resources effectively, and proactively address potential roadblocks. Your guidance will be the compass that steers CDL from the drawing board to market success, embodying our strategic ambitions and fostering enduring growth and market leadership. Your role in product strategy will be to champion innovation, guiding CDL's product development from ideation to launch, and ensuring our products not only meet the current market trends but also set new benchmarks for quality and innovation.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment : Work with a team of forward-thinking professionals dedicated to technological advancement.
• Company Growth : Opportunity to shape the future of our product offerings and make a significant impact on the industry.
• Competitive Compensation : Attractive salary and benefits package.
• Work-Life Balance : Flexible working arrangements to support your personal and professional life.

About CDL

CDL is one of the UK’s leading software development houses, employing over 600 people at its campus in Stockport. It has a consistent history in the high-volume retail insurance sector. CDL has spearheaded developments in the aggregator, web and telematics space, including connected home, enrichment and self-service solutions. As a result, the company’s robust and innovative technologies have enabled its customers to thrive in the highly competitive UK insurance marketplace.We have built a collaborative and creative culture where we employ agile techniques to deliver our pace-setting applications. We pride ourselves on cultivating an inspiring working environment with our employees at the heart of our company.

In a nutshell we are the market leading software house in our industry, creating the software, websites & apps for the Insurance & Finance sector across the UK. If you were to go on a price comparison website, approximately 65% of the companies on there are our clients! Department Product Owners Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location North West UK - Hybrid Workplace type Hybrid This role's hiring manager : Jed Shaw

Key Responsibilities

This role will operate CDL’s prioritisation system translating the vision into a set of processes that work with all counterparts on the SMT, e.g.,

o Consistent implementation across CDL and use of the Ops Model

o Contribute to effective delivery working closely with Software Engineering

o Define how ideas / initiatives are raised both within CDL and from the clients

Data-driven Decision Making to analyse product performance data to identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions about product features and future development.

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Diversity and inclusion

We’re on a journey to keep innovating, that means welcoming new ideas and ways of thinking.

CDL recognises that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants.

About CDL Software

The UKs biggest insurance retailers rely on CDLs trend setting solutions to drive success and growth. Our ambition and commitment has produced a track record of delivering exactly that. The result is a client base that includes some of the most profitable insurance operations in the UK.