Principal Product Manager

Principal Product Manager

Full-Time On-site
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b Overview /b p As Principal PM for Platform Capabilities at Funding Circle, you will set the strategy and roadmap for internal platform services (identity access, engineering platform, and related services) used by Risk, Operations, Sales and Engineering teams. You’ll own migrations, ensuring smooth adoption and sunset of legacy systems, and partner with Architecture, Engineering and product lines to align roadmaps. You’ll drive regular discovery, change management, and measure success by faster delivery and completed migrations. Join a mission-driven, AI-aware fintech scale-up that supports UK small businesses. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li flexible benefits allowance /li li private medical and dental /li li life assurance and financial coaching /li li annual learning allowance /li li electric car and cycle-to-work schemes /li li parenteral leave policies /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Define the platform capabilities strategy and roadmap used across the company /li li Own migrations from legacy to new systems and drive adoption /li li Collaborate with Architecture, Product Engineering and product leads (Loans, FlexiPay, Cards) for aligned roadmaps /li li Conduct regular discovery with internal functions and manage change to ensure adoption /li li Balance multiple stakeholders’ priorities from Risk, Operations, and Sales without direct authority /li li Assess trade-offs, interfaces, and migration costs in technical discussions /li li Measure impact by faster shipping, reduced reliance on you, and completed migrations /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Experience owning a dependency used by multiple teams and driving adoption /li li Strong technical depth for conversations with engineers about trade-offs and costs /li li Ability to influence Risk, Operations and Sales without formal authority /li li AI-native mindset with Claude Code or Codex and applying it to product design /li li Clear written and verbal communication to align Architecture, Engineering, and Product leadership /li li Experience in fintech or regulated environments with operational complexity /li li Experience migrating away from a system stakeholders were attached to /li li Understanding of auditability and data protection as design constraints /li /ul ul li Stakeholder management /li li Clear communication /li li Change management /li li Platform capabilities (identity and access, engineering platform) /li li Migration planning and execution /li li Interfacing and system design for large-scale platforms /li /ul

Principal Product Manager employer: Funding Circle

At Funding Circle, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions the growth and well-being of our employees. With a vibrant work culture that combines the agility of a fintech start-up with the stability of a public company, we offer flexible working arrangements, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits including health support and professional development opportunities. Join us in London, where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying perks like barista coffee, subsidised lunches, and a strong commitment to employee welfare.

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Funding Circle Recruitment Team