Head of Product

Head of Product / Product Manager Up to £70K + Benefits Remote, 1 team in-person meeting per month in Bristol or Oxford Unify is proud to be supporting a leading provider of secure collaboration software as they embark on an exciting period of growth, with a target to triple the size of their team within the next 1-2 years. Our client is an established, respected brand with a portfolio of loyal, high-profile customers. Their software sits at the core of a number of nationally significant, but classified, defence programmes and was instrumental in supporting the rapid reaction to the COVID pandemic in the NHS. POSITION: We are seeking an energetic, innovative, and visionary leader with commercial awareness to lead the definition of the long-term Product Roadmap. Reporting to the CEO, we are looking for someone who will collaborate with the broader team to ensure the product development is driven in line with commercial requirements, security standards, and the evolving needs of their defence, healthcare, and government clients. This leader will balance user experience with cutting-edge technology, ensuring the business remains a leading secure collaboration platform in these critical sectors. In addition to driving the product roadmap, the successful candidate will take the lead on ensuring the business’s organizational resilience and security posture. This role will be responsible for further developing and defining strategies that maintain the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of their service. By staying ahead of emerging threats and compliance requirements, the candidate will ensure the business not only meets but exceeds the security expectations of their clients in strategic sectors. The Product Manager’s leadership will be key in driving continuous improvement in risk management and operational resilience across the organisation. KEY OBJECTIVES: Lead the development and communication of the business’s product strategy, ensuring alignment with market needs, commercial priorities, and client feedback to secure a competitive advantage in the defence, government, and healthcare sectors. Conduct thorough market research to compile a comprehensive product roadmap that aligns with the company’s vision. Take ownership of delivering the functional elements outlined in the roadmap, ensuring timely execution. Promote innovative thinking and creative solutions throughout the development process. Collaborate with external and internal stakeholders to define the detailed software requirements. Ensure timely delivery of software solutions and comprehensive supporting documentation to the business. Foster cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with internal teams—including development, sales, and customer success—to ensure a holistic approach to product innovation that addresses technical, commercial, and user-driven needs. Enhance security and compliance standards: Ensure that the business continues to meet and exceed industry-leading security and compliance requirements, particularly in highly regulated sectors including defence and healthcare. Drive organisational resilience: Develop and implement strategies that bolster the platform’s operational resilience, supporting uninterrupted service delivery while proactively addressing potential risks and emerging threats. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Roadmap Creation: Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap that aligns with the business’s vision and responds to market demands, client feedback, and industry trends. Innovation Leadership: Champion innovative solutions and greenfield development initiatives, encouraging a culture of creativity within the product team. Requirement Definition: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and document detailed software requirements that meet client and market needs. Stakeholder Engagement: Actively engage with internal teams (development, sales, customer success) and external stakeholders to foster collaboration and ensure alignment on product objectives. Feedback Integration: Establish and manage feedback loops across departments to continuously improve product offerings based on user insights and market feedback. Training and Support: Facilitate training sessions and workshops to equip internal teams with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively communicate and support product features. Compliance Oversight: Ensure all product offerings meet or exceed industry-leading security and compliance standards, particularly in defence and healthcare sectors. Risk Management: Conduct regular assessments to identify potential risks to the platform and develop strategies to mitigate them proactively. Operational Resilience: Design and implement strategies to enhance the platform’s operational resilience, ensuring continuity of service in the face of challenges or threats. JOB QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: Ideally possesses a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Computer Science, Engineering) or qualified by experience. A Master’s degree (MBA or related) is desirable. Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Product Manager (CPM), or similar certification. Participation in relevant workshops, seminars, or courses on product management, agile methodologies, and industry-specific compliance standards. Familiarity with software development processes and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, or equivalent). Understanding of security frameworks and compliance regulations relevant to defence, government, and healthcare sectors. Extensive experience in product management or related roles, with a proven track record of successfully managing the full product lifecycle. Experience working in defence, government, or healthcare sectors, with a strong understanding of the unique challenges and regulatory requirements. Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, and driving product initiatives. Experience in ensuring product compliance with industry standards and regulations, particularly in high-security environments. Proven track record of identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with product development and operational processes. BENEFITS Life Assurance 4x base salary Vitality Private Health Insurance Medical Health Insurance Cashplan Personal Travel Insurance Cycle to Work scheme Electric/Hybrid Vehicle scheme Discounted gym membership My Premier Benefits (discounted high street retailers) ENHANCED BENEFITS 25 days annual leave 10 days rolling sick plan, including extended illness pay Pension 5% EE and 4% ER (increases after 3 years to a max of 6%) MUCH MORE THAN A BENEFIT Career progression and individual career path support Internal Learning & Development programmes Annual awards ceremony and Company event (JABAs) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health First Aiders to support you Refer a friend scheme – up to £4,000 for each successful referral Join communities and collaborate with your colleagues through our internal networking events #J-18808-Ljbffr