187 Product Lifecycle jobs in the United Kingdom

I’m working on a fantastic opportunity with a leading global asset manager that is looking to hire a Product Development professional to join its growing team. This is a broad and strategic role spanning active strategies across equities, fixed income and multi asset giving you exposure to the full product lifecycle from ideation through to launch and ongoing evolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance fund products across a variety of structures, including UCITS , OEICs , and structures used in Asian markets
• Partner with investment, distribution, legal, compliance, operations and marketing teams to bring product initiatives to life
• Conduct market, competitor and regulatory analysis to inform product decisions and identify opportunities
• Lead the end-to-end process of fund launches, closures, and modifications
• Support global product strategy with a focus on innovation, scalability, and investor relevance
• Product strategy and planning, develop annual product execution plans for Europe and Asia.
• Oversee governance obligations such as the annual Assessment of Value (AoV) and Consumer Duty assessments for the UK fund range, and those appropriate in other domiciles

Ideal Candidate:

• Solid experience in product development or product management within asset management
• Strong understanding of both active and passive (ETF) investment strategies across equities, fixed income & multi asset
• Familiarity with a range of fund structures, particularly UCITS , OEICs , and those common in Asian jurisdictions
• Proven ability to manage projects involving multiple stakeholders across global teams
• Proactive, analytical and commercially-minded approach
• Experience of working within a complex organisation and an understanding of how to collaborate with folks in different time zones.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a globally respected firm with a collaborative culture and a strong reputation for taking care of their employees.

They are in the office 4 days per week with 1 day working from home though it is an adult environment with flexibility within the day.

Please note that visa sponsorship is unavailable.

I’m working on a fantastic opportunity with a leading global asset manager that is looking to hire a Product Development professional to join its growing team. This is a broad and strategic role spanning active strategies across equities, fixed income and multi asset giving you exposure to the full product lifecycle from ideation through to launch and ongoing evolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance fund products across a variety of structures, including UCITS , OEICs , and structures used in Asian markets
• Partner with investment, distribution, legal, compliance, operations and marketing teams to bring product initiatives to life
• Conduct market, competitor and regulatory analysis to inform product decisions and identify opportunities
• Lead the end-to-end process of fund launches, closures, and modifications
• Support global product strategy with a focus on innovation, scalability, and investor relevance
• Product strategy and planning, develop annual product execution plans for Europe and Asia.
• Oversee governance obligations such as the annual Assessment of Value (AoV) and Consumer Duty assessments for the UK fund range, and those appropriate in other domiciles

Ideal Candidate:

• Solid experience in product development or product management within asset management
• Strong understanding of both active and passive (ETF) investment strategies across equities, fixed income & multi asset
• Familiarity with a range of fund structures, particularly UCITS , OEICs , and those common in Asian jurisdictions
• Proven ability to manage projects involving multiple stakeholders across global teams
• Proactive, analytical and commercially-minded approach
• Experience of working within a complex organisation and an understanding of how to collaborate with folks in different time zones.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a globally respected firm with a collaborative culture and a strong reputation for taking care of their employees.

They are in the office 4 days per week with 1 day working from home though it is an adult environment with flexibility within the day.

Please note that visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Product Strategy Director, Head of Strategy, Lead Strategist

This Digital Product Agency is looking for a Head of Product Strategy to join then to work alongside the management team on strategic pitches

We are looking for you to have –

• Strong business strategy skills, the able to talk to commercial stakeholders and understand business impact, quickly develop ROI analysis and business cases.
• Knows how to develop propositions from a business and product perspective. Customer Value Proposition into Product Vision Roadmap and Service design for the back office into Go-To-Market and product design.
• A toolbox of methodologies and techniques they can call on in the right situation.
• Be able to translate seamlessly between big-picture strategic thinking and hands-on delivery, including working with cross-functional teams on AI-enhanced products and services.

The right person for this role -

• Product Strategy experience – not Advertising, media and campaign or content strategy background.
• Worked in a sub-100 people consultancy / agency / start-up or ran their own agency for two years+, possibly sold their agency and ready for their next challenge.
• Can own a room and have gravitas to manage clients.
• Ability to bring a different perspective to the business than what we already have

Definitely not right for this role -

• Rigid approach and thinking.
• Advertising, media and campaign or content strategy background.
• Research driven approach.
• Background of being in-house at large corporate or consultancy.

Hybrid Working in London – 2-3 days a week

Product Strategy Director, Head of Strategy, Lead Strategist

This Digital Product Agency is looking for a Head of Product Strategy to join then to work alongside the management team on strategic pitches

We are looking for you to have –

• Strong business strategy skills, the able to talk to commercial stakeholders and understand business impact, quickly develop ROI analysis and business cases.
• Knows how to develop propositions from a business and product perspective. Customer Value Proposition into Product Vision Roadmap and Service design for the back office into Go-To-Market and product design.
• A toolbox of methodologies and techniques they can call on in the right situation.
• Be able to translate seamlessly between big-picture strategic thinking and hands-on delivery, including working with cross-functional teams on AI-enhanced products and services.

The right person for this role -

• Product Strategy experience – not Advertising, media and campaign or content strategy background.
• Worked in a sub-100 people consultancy / agency / start-up or ran their own agency for two years+, possibly sold their agency and ready for their next challenge.
• Can own a room and have gravitas to manage clients.
• Ability to bring a different perspective to the business than what we already have

Definitely not right for this role -

• Rigid approach and thinking.
• Advertising, media and campaign or content strategy background.
• Research driven approach.
• Background of being in-house at large corporate or consultancy.

Hybrid Working in London – 2-3 days a week

About the Role

Stax Recruitment is partnering with a fast-growing global SaaS client to appoint a VP of Product Strategy & Operations , a pivotal role at the heart of their product organization.

This isn’t a coordination role. This is a leadership position for someone who builds systems from ambiguity , creates structure at scale , and treats internal operations like a product —delivering clarity, accountability, and quality across a distributed product and engineering team.

You’ll drive how the product organization operates—defining end-to-end rhythms, optimizing cross-functional execution, and ensuring everything shipped aligns with product vision, business goals, and customer needs. Operating within a hub-and-spoke model, you’ll act as the connective tissue between strategy and execution—centralizing visibility and empowering pod-level autonomy.

If you’re a product leader with a bias toward action, who thrives on creating clarity in complex environments, and has the systems thinking to scale without bloat—this role was made for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Operationalize the Product Engine:
• Own and evolve the operating model from idea to release. Define the rituals, artifacts, and processes that enable speed without compromising craft.
• Productize Internal Workflows:
• Leverage the company’s internal platform to automate and streamline coordination, reviews, and roadmap execution. Treat internal ops like a customer-facing product.
• Drive Cross-Functional Clarity:
• Partner across Product, Engineering, Design, Customer Success, and GTM to ensure aligned priorities, sharp definitions, and transparent tracking of deliverables.
• Own Review & Release Discipline:
• Define clear stage gates across planning and delivery. Create strong inter-team “contracts” that balance autonomy with shared accountability.
• Simplify to Scale:
• Identify systemic friction points. Reduce complexity, eliminate unnecessary dependencies, and resolve blockers before they escalate.
• Make Data Actionable:
• Define and refine live dashboards for visibility into resource allocation, velocity, readiness, and roadmap alignment. Make operational health obvious, not opaque.
• Mentor & Scale a High-Impact Team:
• Lead and grow a small team of program managers, instilling a builder mindset and operational rigor while equipping them with modern, AI-native tools and approaches.

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience as Head of Product, CPO, or senior product operator in a high-growth tech environment
• Demonstrated ability to build scalable, lightweight operational systems that people adopt—not avoid
• Strategic systems thinker with a builder’s mindset ; views internal ops as a product with users and measurable value
• Highly attuned to cross-functional dynamics; strong influence across design, engineering, and GTM
• Ability to challenge, coach, and drive clarity —not just facilitate meetings
• Experienced in mentoring and scaling globally distributed program or product ops teams
• Comfortable working across global time zones; UK-based is strongly preferred to align with core collaboration windows
• Experience with or strong enthusiasm for AI-native workflows and how they can streamline operations

Why This Role

This is a rare opportunity to define the operating system of a modern, AI-forward product company—without resorting to heavyweight process or top-down management. You won’t be managing PMs directly, but you’ll shape their velocity, clarity, and execution quality.

If you thrive on turning chaos into systems, enjoy the nuances of scale without bloat, and believe that great product operations are a product —you’ll find this role both challenging and deeply rewarding.

About the Role

Stax Recruitment is partnering with a fast-growing global SaaS client to appoint a VP of Product Strategy & Operations , a pivotal role at the heart of their product organization.

This isn’t a coordination role. This is a leadership position for someone who builds systems from ambiguity , creates structure at scale , and treats internal operations like a product —delivering clarity, accountability, and quality across a distributed product and engineering team.

You’ll drive how the product organization operates—defining end-to-end rhythms, optimizing cross-functional execution, and ensuring everything shipped aligns with product vision, business goals, and customer needs. Operating within a hub-and-spoke model, you’ll act as the connective tissue between strategy and execution—centralizing visibility and empowering pod-level autonomy.

If you’re a product leader with a bias toward action, who thrives on creating clarity in complex environments, and has the systems thinking to scale without bloat—this role was made for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Operationalize the Product Engine:
• Own and evolve the operating model from idea to release. Define the rituals, artifacts, and processes that enable speed without compromising craft.
• Productize Internal Workflows:
• Leverage the company’s internal platform to automate and streamline coordination, reviews, and roadmap execution. Treat internal ops like a customer-facing product.
• Drive Cross-Functional Clarity:
• Partner across Product, Engineering, Design, Customer Success, and GTM to ensure aligned priorities, sharp definitions, and transparent tracking of deliverables.
• Own Review & Release Discipline:
• Define clear stage gates across planning and delivery. Create strong inter-team “contracts” that balance autonomy with shared accountability.
• Simplify to Scale:
• Identify systemic friction points. Reduce complexity, eliminate unnecessary dependencies, and resolve blockers before they escalate.
• Make Data Actionable:
• Define and refine live dashboards for visibility into resource allocation, velocity, readiness, and roadmap alignment. Make operational health obvious, not opaque.
• Mentor & Scale a High-Impact Team:
• Lead and grow a small team of program managers, instilling a builder mindset and operational rigor while equipping them with modern, AI-native tools and approaches.

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience as Head of Product, CPO, or senior product operator in a high-growth tech environment
• Demonstrated ability to build scalable, lightweight operational systems that people adopt—not avoid
• Strategic systems thinker with a builder’s mindset ; views internal ops as a product with users and measurable value
• Highly attuned to cross-functional dynamics; strong influence across design, engineering, and GTM
• Ability to challenge, coach, and drive clarity —not just facilitate meetings
• Experienced in mentoring and scaling globally distributed program or product ops teams
• Comfortable working across global time zones; UK-based is strongly preferred to align with core collaboration windows
• Experience with or strong enthusiasm for AI-native workflows and how they can streamline operations

Why This Role

This is a rare opportunity to define the operating system of a modern, AI-forward product company—without resorting to heavyweight process or top-down management. You won’t be managing PMs directly, but you’ll shape their velocity, clarity, and execution quality.

If you thrive on turning chaos into systems, enjoy the nuances of scale without bloat, and believe that great product operations are a product —you’ll find this role both challenging and deeply rewarding.