Head of Product

Role: Head of Product (Payroll Software)
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - Fortnightly office visits, predominantly remote)
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000
Company: An innovative and expanding software vendor specializing in the accounting and tax sectors.

We are excited to announce that we are seeking a Head of Product (Payroll Software) to join our client's company on a permanent basis. Below are the detailed responsibilities and requirements:

Head of Product (Payroll Software) - Principal Duties:

• Tasked with understanding the market sector through the analysis of competitors, pricing strategies, customer feedback from NIHITO visits, advisory boards, customer sentiment including Net Promoter Scores (NPS), and support services, as well as identifying market opportunities and trends.
• Ensures strategic insights and data are clearly communicated throughout the organization, improving internal alignment on product strategy and market understanding.
• Proactively engages with partners and customers to collect their requirements and communicates the strategic direction for product development to ensure stakeholder alignment and awareness.
• Coordinates with product managers across various market sectors to ensure development plans are integrated within a cohesive 'Sector Solution' framework, promoting cross-functional collaboration.
• Develops and communicates a clear product roadmap and release strategy based on an analysis of the market and competitors, along with prioritizing customer needs.
• Leads the Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy, managing activities including product positioning, pricing, market analysis, and promotional efforts through channels like the company website, trade publications, and events, while overseeing the entire GTM process across departments such as Sales, Marketing, and Customer Support.

Head of Product (Payroll Software) - Requirements:

• Demonstrates expertise in strategic product revenue growth, commercial ownership, and product management.
• Skilled in planning and prioritizing effectively for both personal and team tasks.
• Able to present product strategies to a diverse range of audiences and adept at solving complex problems with innovative solutions.
• Highly analytical, capable of deriving actionable business insights from a wide array of information sources.
• Excellent communicator with strong capabilities in written English and proficient in using Microsoft Office.
• Takes responsibility for resolving escalated issues and has substantial experience leading product teams within the Accounting and Payroll sectors, including maintaining relationships with HMRC and relevant industry forums.