163 Senior Product Manager Cdp Bas London jobs in London

**Our Purpose**
_Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential._
**Title and Summary**
Manager - Product Development
Manager, Product Development - Foundry
Who is Mastercard?
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.
Overview
Mastercard Foundry is the innovation engine of Mastercard and a hub for new product development. We do this by driving product innovation in emerging technologies and interfaces while focusing on developing a point of view to enhance existing solutions and new use-cases. We also focus on building revenue generating ecosystems and flywheels that can be standalone in adjacent segments and markets. Examples of focus areas include commercial payments, new payment flows, real time payments, data and services.
Within Foundry, the Manager, Product Development will be supporting the execution of new to market product development across core payments and services. Role responsibility including identification, execution, and in-market delivery of new products and solutions. The responsibilities will include execution of near-term opportunities that drive significant in year revenue and strategic differentiation for Mastercard, as well as scoping, identification, in-market testing of longer-term product concepts and solutions
Role:
- Engage in idea generation for new to market products and solutions including workshop facilitation and collateral development.
- Contribute to developing product concepts and prototypes and independently own and deliver key tasks associated with it.
- Partner with Product & Engineering partners and our CX&D team on concept validation and market testing and independently own and deliver key tasks associated with it.
- Contribute / own business case development and planning for individual products.
- Own and deliver high quality collateral materials to facilitate internal decision making.
- Lead cross functional workshops and manage follow up actions to completion.
- Partner with CXD, Product and R&D teams by providing prioritized requirements.
- Work within a matrixed organization to influence and drive outcomes within tight timelines.
All About You
- Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
- 8+ years of strong product development experience, including rapid opportunity identification, concept development, business model innovation, and in market testing of global products is preferred.
- In-depth understanding of commercial payment ecosystem and payments globally.
- Previous experience working in Payments innovation space delivering new to market value propositions.
- Critical thinker that is comfortable with technical details, and experience working with R&D teams
- Flair in connecting people and ideas; ability to operate in a matrix environment.
- Right to work in the UK without restriction.
**Corporate Security Responsibility**
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
+ Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
+ Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
+ Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
+ Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.

Product Development Manager London, England, United Kingdom

THE ALLSAINTS TEAM

At AllSaints we are in the business of feelings - making our customers feel cool and confident. If, like us, you believe in the power of a great outfit, we'd love to talk to you.

We're a global brand made up of a very diverse mix of talented people in a huge variety of roles. Our products are designed in house and made by a small number of suppliers and artisans around the world to sustainable standards.

We are a brand embarking on a very exciting plan and we are seeking new members of the team who want to contribute to this.

Role Purpose:

The Product Development Manager is responsible for leading the product development team, overseeing the entire product lifecycle from concept to market launch, and ensuring alignment with brand strategy, quality standards, and business objectives.

What You'll Be Responsible For:

• Lead and manage the product development team, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Develop and implement product development strategy, aligning with business goals and market trends.
• Oversee RTW + BAGS collection development, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality.
• Manage PD team to add style details to PIM.
• Coordinate admin support for the design team.
• Order SMS.
• Manage sample coordination, logging, distribution, and presentation setup.
• Oversee price chasing from vendors, ensuring buying team visibility for negotiations.
• Create, publish, and distribute a style & price list before each buy, detailing styles, initial prices, minimums, and lead times.
• Manage BOM sheet updates from proto stage.
• Oversee sending out fabric, trims, and spec sheets for Protos + SMS.
• Ensure critical path adherence and timely arrival of Protos + SMS samples.
• Collaborate with the technical department for visibility on bought items and prioritizing comment issuance.
• Manage bulk approvals, ensuring design and quality standards.
• Identify and resolve product development issues or delays.
• Manage counter sampling and style movement between territories.
• Drive initiatives for sustainable fabrics, trims, and processes, aligning with ethical standards.
• Streamline fabric + yarn libraries; source shorter lead time fabrics.
• Propose core bases to Design + Buying for streamlined production, enhanced negotiation, and improved ROI.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and ethical sourcing.
• Generate monthly, seasonal, and annual vendor performance reports; analyze supplier base and support vendor scorecard creation.
• Occasional travel to meet suppliers, build relationships, and manage issues for strong processes and deliverables.

What Skills You'll Need:

• Proven experience as a Product Development Manager or in a similar leadership role in the Fashion industry.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent knowledge of the product development process, from concept to production.
• Strong understanding of design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in product information management (PIM) systems and other relevant software.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues in the development process.
• Commercial awareness and a strong understanding of market trends and consumer demands.
• Budget management skills, with experience in controlling costs and maximizing profitability.
• Commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing practices.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and dynamic AllSaints environment.

ABOUT THE LOCATION

Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty. Studio Location . Approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

The Customer is the Boss We work as one proud team to get the best for our customers

One Team We are joined up and encourage others to share their ideas

We Do What We Say We Will We know our goals, and we work with clear outcomes in mind

We Are Responsible We are self aware, understand the impact we have on others and are positive about the future

BENEFITS

• A generous wardrobe allowance so that you can wear our beautiful clothes to work each day
• We are a disability committed certified employer
• Employee discount for you to spend with family and friends
• 25 days holiday increasing to 28 days after 2 years continuous service
• Bank holidays, birthdays and volunteering days off
• Access to dental cash plan & free virtual GP appointments through Aviva
• UNUM employee assistance helpline
• Life assurance cover
• Access to discounted gym membership and corporate discounts
• Hybrid working in our historic East London studios, working hours are 9-5.30pm
• Free, confidential, wellbeing and lifestyle support with Retail Trust
• Enhanced family leave benefits (neonatal, fertility, maternity, paternity, adoption, menopause)
• Health days for you to use either for physical or mental wellness
• Dedicated mental health support from our mental health first aiders
• Eye care vouchers, season ticket loans and much more!

#WeAreAllSaints

Our aim is to develop truly diverse teams and create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to give of their best whilst contributing to the success of our brand.

We recognise the importance and strength of diversity and commit to providing equal opportunities to everyone in our employment and recruitment processes. We safeguard against any form of discrimination irrespective of gender, gender reassignment, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status or age.

Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still very much like to hear from you. We want you to know that finding people who have a passion for our brand and are open to learning is incredibly important to us.

If you need any support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch with us and we are happy to help.

#LI-Hybrid

**About the Role:**
**Grade Level (for internal use):**
07
**The Team:**
The Private Equity Valuations team is a market leader in supporting our clients with independent valuations of illiquid debt and private equity investments. Since inception the department has been amongst the fastest-growing areas within S&P Global; our analyst teams in London, Dallas, Singapore and India serve over 300 institutional investors across the globe covering notable names in start-up, growth, mature and distressed spectra.
The Private Markets represents a high investment area with clients increasingly looking to independent specialists such as S&P Global to support them in their valuation process. This role represents a great opportunity to work in a high growth space and deal directly with leading clients across private equity, private credit, infrastructure, hedge funds and institutional investors.
**What's in it for you:**
+ Opportunity to work in a fast-growing business
+ Build relationships with leading clients across the private markets spectrum
+ Develop new skills and learn about various sectors/geographies across our client's portfolios
**Responsibilities:**
+ Performing valuations on a wide range of illiquid investments across industries and geographies while using accepted and relevant approaches and theory
+ Presenting analyses and conclusions including written reports, and handling valuation queries from clients
+ Contributing to the design and enhancement of the financial models used to perform valuations
+ Working with management to build and maintain client relationships
+ Attending relevant industry events to broaden your knowledge and experience within the alternative asset industry
**What We're Looking For:**
+ Qualified accountant or CFA charterholder (or in process of obtaining qualification)
+ Solid experience of constructing and reviewing valuation models and other financial models including: DCF, comparable company multiples and comparable bond approaches
+ Experience of managing delivery of valuations and provision of responses to client challenges
+ Knowledge of software packages including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
+ Knowledge of programming language such as VBA and/or Python
**About S&P Global Market Intelligence**
At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.
For more information, visit .
**What's In It For** **You?**
**Our Purpose:**
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.
**Our People:**
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
**Our Values:**
**Integrity, Discovery, Partnership**
At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of **integrity** in all we do, bring a spirit of **discovery** to our work, and collaborate in close **partnership** with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
**Benefits:**
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include:
+ Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
+ Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
+ Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
+ Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
+ Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
+ Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference.
For more information on benefits by country visit: Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:**
At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.
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**Equal Opportunity Employer**
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
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**Job ID:** 314719
**Posted On:** 2025-05-29
**Location:** London, United Kingdom

Why work for us?
A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it's about investing in a brighter future together.
Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.
Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:
Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust
If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!
Your opportunity
+ Support product development initiatives and the ongoing maintenance of Janus Henderson's product range in Europe
+ Assist in the creation of documentation for new products and product enhancements, including preparation of committee presentations, product idea proposals and product specifications
+ Oversee share class launches including business case and approval and hand-off to implementation partners
+ Research competitor initiatives and product offerings
+ Partner with members of the Product Strategy team to prepare analysis, research and other product information
+ Help maintain product data and information such as pipeline documents and static data
+ Help manage timelines and due dates of projects
+ Build relationships across departments
+ Carry out additional duties as assigned
What to expect when you join our firm
+ Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
+ Generous Holiday policies
+ Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass
+ Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
+ Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
+ All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
+ Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
+ Complimentary subscription to Headspace - the mindfulness app
+ All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
+ Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen
Must have skills
+ 1-2 years' of experience in the financial industry
+ Knowledge of asset management industry and investment products
+ Good communication skills, both verbal and written
+ Ability to liaise with senior management, peers and other team members
+ Ability to multi-task and deliver multiple initiatives to demanding deadlines
+ Good organizational skills
+ Strong attention to detail
+ Team Player with the ability to work on your own initiative
Nice to have skills
+ Strong analytical skills
+ Strong interrelationship skills
+ Basic experience with industry data providers (e.g., Morningstar) is a plus
Supervisory responsibilities
+ No
Potential for growth
+ Mentoring
+ Leadership development programs
+ Regular training
+ Career development services
+ Continuing education courses
You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.
At Janus Henderson Investors we're committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Don't worry if you don't think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can't accommodate every flexible working request we're happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at
Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee's job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).
All applicants must be willing to comply with the provisions of Janus Henderson Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants' past political contributions or activity may impact applicants' eligibility for this position. Janus Henderson is an equal opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.

Edgewell is not just a company, but a vibrant global community of **6,800 visionaries, doers, and makers** . Our family of over **25 personal care brands** serves people in more than **50 countries** . We are dedicated to infusing joyfulness into every aspect of our work. Our pledge goes beyond our products, with our fundamental value of **People First** guiding us to foster a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every team member can flourish and celebrate our shared achievements.
**Product Development Technologist 5553**
**Permanent, Full time (Hybrid Working)**
**Central London**
**Introducing Bulldog Skincare for Men**
Bulldog Skincare for Men is an award-winning skincare company, now selling in 30 markets across the world. We're known for our brilliantly formulated skincare products, which are purpose built for the specific needs of men's skin. For regular, sensitive, oil prone, mature skin and tired skin, Bulldog has the answer, presented in a straightforward and characterful way to help men look and feel their best. You might also be surprised to know that Bulldog has always pushed boundaries to formulate its products as ethically as possible - from our revolutionary bamboo razor, to never using microbeads, ingredients from animal sources, synthetic fragrances, or artificial colours. We were also the first men's skincare brand in the world to use sugarcane as a raw material in our packaging. It's this disruptive approach that means we are the driver of growth in our category in the UK and other markets, and we have very exciting plans to accelerate our growth in the immediate future. We are now looking for a New Product Development Technologist to play a key role in this exciting period!
**An Opportunity to get Your Paws On.**
You want to own your career and you're ready to write the next chapter of your career story: a challenging and rewarding role as a Product Development Technologist with an exciting global focus. Reporting to the Senior New Product Development (NPD) Manager, you will support NPD projects through coordinating third party technical development and managing and reporting on CPAs (timing, targets, markets). You will also be required to support the creation and communication of product learning sheets and product specifications for marketing and PR to use to accurately, i.e. to communicate the product formula and its benefits. In this role, you will need to maintain strong relationships with third party chemists, test houses and fragrance houses and assist digital ecommerce with technical queries relating to product complaints (including monitoring allergic reactions and following the internal cosmetovigilance process). There are some specific regulatory responsibilities such as, supporting all aspects of compliance management to ensure all new products meet EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 Cosmetic Regulation and International regulatory standards and documentation. This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced Graduate with a background in Cosmetics Science to learn, develop and make an impact.
**Show Us What You've Got**
We are looking for the following essential skills and experience:
- Cosmetic Science Degree or equivalent
- Experience or strong understanding of New Product Development Technologies
- Proven understanding and knowledge of the EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223-2009
- A genuine passion for skincare
- Strong attention to detail
- Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality
- Excellent project management experience
- Effective team player
**Now Take The Next Step**
If you're looking forward to progressing your career with us, then we're looking forward to hearing from you.
Please apply online with an up to date CV along with your salary expectations.
In return, you'll receive excellent training and the chance to work with a great brand, great team and great boss.
Benefits include competitive salary, pension, healthcare, 25 days annual leave, core hours, and casual smart dress code.
#INT
Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We do all we can to create a collaborative and diverse global team, where good ideas can thrive, and our colleagues can learn and lead. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We listen deeply and speak directly to create an environment that's open to difference. We aim to bring joy to not only the products we create and the people we serve, but our colleagues across the globe too.

Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation.

Wasabi now has 40 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Bento, launched exclusively in Sainsbury’s. Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Today, Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand, setting new standards for quality and innovation.

Wasabi’s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite.

We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion.

As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a P roduct Development Technologist to join our Food Team based in Park Royal.

The Role:

Play a key role in technical food development, driving launch-ready projects and converting kitchen recipes into scalable, operational products.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Lead the hands-on development of new and existing food products, ensuring alignment with briefs and technical standards.

• Collaborate with chefs, procurement, and technical teams to create and refine commercially viable recipes suitable for production.

• Adapt recipes to CPU and factory capabilities, solving challenges to deliver optimal results.

• Accurately document recipes, preparation methods, yields, nutritional information, and costing according to company standards

• Write cooking and reheating instructions and complete product attribute documentation for gate approvals.

• Conduct organoleptic and shelf-life testing during development to validate product performance and feasibility.

• Manage new product development (NPD) and existing product development (EPD) from concept through to launch, including critical path ownership.

• Present products at key stages of development and lead handovers to process and production teams.

• Source and validate new raw materials with procurement, ensuring suitability for culinary and operational requirements.

• Attend CPU upscale trials and support process development to maintain quality and consistency at scale.

• Drive food quality improvement initiatives, including resolving quality issues and customer complaints.

• Facilitate and participate in taste panels, benchmarking sessions, and regular product quality reviews.

• Prepare and provide samples for presentations, photography, and marketing, including food styling support.

• Maintain a clean and organised development kitchen, managing stock and ordering raw materials as needed

 

Our Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Process or Food Technologist within the food manufacturing industry.
• Qualified degree in a food related discipline – food science, technology, home economics.
• Demonstrates an above standard knowledge of food, ingredients, and culinary practices.
• Highly creative and passionate about food with knowledge of South Asian, Japanese and Korean food trends and good industry awareness.
• Certificate in Food Hygiene
• A proactive personality, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• A methodical approach, be organised with good prioritisation skills, the ability to work to short deadlines and attention to detail.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Can work on multiple projects simultaneously with ease and thriving in a busy fast-paced environment.

In return we provide:

• A great working environment
• Pension scheme
• Target Bonus
• Refer A Friend Scheme
• Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available)
• 50% discount in our Branches
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Hybrid working model
• Long Service Awards
• Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings
• Life Assurance
• Cycle To Work
• Free on-site parking
• A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and
• The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company.

 
Our people make us who we are. If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you. 

COME ROLL WITH US!

Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation.

Wasabi now has 40 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Bento, launched exclusively in Sainsbury’s. Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Today, Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand, setting new standards for quality and innovation.

Wasabi’s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite.

We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion.

As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a P roduct Development Technologist to join our Food Team based in Park Royal.

The Role:

Play a key role in technical food development, driving launch-ready projects and converting kitchen recipes into scalable, operational products.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Lead the hands-on development of new and existing food products, ensuring alignment with briefs and technical standards.

• Collaborate with chefs, procurement, and technical teams to create and refine commercially viable recipes suitable for production.

• Adapt recipes to CPU and factory capabilities, solving challenges to deliver optimal results.

• Accurately document recipes, preparation methods, yields, nutritional information, and costing according to company standards

• Write cooking and reheating instructions and complete product attribute documentation for gate approvals.

• Conduct organoleptic and shelf-life testing during development to validate product performance and feasibility.

• Manage new product development (NPD) and existing product development (EPD) from concept through to launch, including critical path ownership.

• Present products at key stages of development and lead handovers to process and production teams.

• Source and validate new raw materials with procurement, ensuring suitability for culinary and operational requirements.

• Attend CPU upscale trials and support process development to maintain quality and consistency at scale.

• Drive food quality improvement initiatives, including resolving quality issues and customer complaints.

• Facilitate and participate in taste panels, benchmarking sessions, and regular product quality reviews.

• Prepare and provide samples for presentations, photography, and marketing, including food styling support.

• Maintain a clean and organised development kitchen, managing stock and ordering raw materials as needed

 

Our Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Process or Food Technologist within the food manufacturing industry.
• Qualified degree in a food related discipline – food science, technology, home economics.
• Demonstrates an above standard knowledge of food, ingredients, and culinary practices.
• Highly creative and passionate about food with knowledge of South Asian, Japanese and Korean food trends and good industry awareness.
• Certificate in Food Hygiene
• A proactive personality, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• A methodical approach, be organised with good prioritisation skills, the ability to work to short deadlines and attention to detail.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Can work on multiple projects simultaneously with ease and thriving in a busy fast-paced environment.

In return we provide:

• A great working environment
• Pension scheme
• Target Bonus
• Refer A Friend Scheme
• Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available)
• 50% discount in our Branches
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Hybrid working model
• Long Service Awards
• Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings
• Life Assurance
• Cycle To Work
• Free on-site parking
• A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and
• The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company.

 
Our people make us who we are. If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you. 

COME ROLL WITH US!

**About the Role:**
**Grade Level (for internal use):**
14
As head of engineering over the Commercial Connectivity value stream you will be responsible for architecting, developing, and managing key enablers for the business's success. This includes Commercial Desktop, a new platform which integrates with Salesforce to support internal workflows across Ratings' Commercial and Finance teams, as well as a suite of shared business service and content distribution channels. Your work will enable internal teams to improve operational processes and is accountable for distribution of Ratings content to external platforms such as Ratings Website, Ratings360, RatingsDirect, and RatingsXpress.
You will engage with stakeholders across Ratings' Commercial and Finance functions. You'll work closely with stakeholders across S&P Global divisions and will establish a close working relationship with counterparts within the corporate technology team to align and support corporate and cross-divisional initiatives.
You will manage a global staff of software engineers across value streams and partner with your Product Management and Quality peers to support agile scrum teams across the globe.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Product Development
+ Implement the overall technical strategy for product development, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market demands
+ Architect high-performance, scalable, and reliable services that meet the needs of cross-functional teams, with a focus on modularity, maintainability, and reusability of solutions
+ Collaborate with product management, design, and other stakeholders to define product roadmaps and ensure timely, high-quality delivery of features
+ Oversee the development of new product features and enhancements, ensuring that they are scalable, reliable, and meet customer needs
+ Leadership & Team Development
+ Lead and inspire a team of software engineers, architects, and engineering managers, ensuring high performance and professional growth
+ Cultivate a high-performance culture, emphasizing accountability, innovation, collaboration, and quality
+ Establish and maintain development processes, methodologies, and best practices that ensure high-quality product delivery and operational efficiency
+ Mentor and guide engineering leadership, providing direction on both technical and operational aspects of product development.
+ Technical Oversight & Innovation
+ Oversee the architecture and design of complex software systems, ensuring robust and scalable solutions
+ Balance technical priorities with business goals to deliver innovative products while ensuring operational efficiency
+ Lead the adoption of modern technologies, tools, and frameworks that improve software performance, scalability, and maintainability
+ Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation within the engineering team
+ Cross Functional Collaboration
+ Serve as the primary technical liaison between engineering, senior leadership, other departments, other divisions, and corporate stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment on priorities
+ Partner with product management, UX/UI design, marketing, and other cross-functional teams to align on product vision, goals, and deliverables
+ Manage and resolve dependencies across teams, ensuring smooth and efficient project execution
+ Operational Excellence & Risk Management
+ Identify and mitigate technical risks and obstacles, ensuring that the product development pipeline runs smoothly and efficiently.
+ Ensure the security, performance, and scalability of products through proactive monitoring and improvements.
+ Ensure adherence to high coding standards, software quality, and efficient development processes, including continuous integration and deployment practices
+ Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the progress of product development initiatives, ensuring milestones are met.
**Qualifications:**
+ Experience:
+ 15+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role and managing software teams.
+ Proven track record of leading and scaling engineering teams in a product-focused environment
+ Extensive experience in software development lifecycle management, from product conception through deployment and iteration
+ Experience in managing large-scale, complex product development efforts and ensuring cross-functional team alignment
+ Technical Skills:
+ Strong technical background with hands-on experience in modern software development technologies (e.g., Java, Python, microservices, cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, etc.)
+ Expertise in software architecture, data architecture, and system design, with an ability to lead and influence technical decision-making.
+ Drive innovation toward building high-scalable, real-time data pipelines and data distribution solutions
+ Experience with enterprise integration patterns, including event-driven architectures and messaging systems
+ Leadership & Collaboration:
+ Comfortable acting as the primary interface with senior leaders, stakeholders, and executives, driving consensus across competing objectives.
+ Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and engage teams across multiple disciplines.
+ Manage multiple stakeholders, complex projects, and large cross-product collaborations.
+ Influence peer leaders and senior stakeholders across the business, product, and technology teams.
+ Ability to balance short-term tactical needs with long-term strategic goals.
+ Education:
+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
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**Job ID:** 313992
**Posted On:** 2025-04-18
**Location:** London, United Kingdom

**Our Purpose**
_Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential._
**Title and Summary**
Director, Product Development, Click to Pay, Core Payments
Overview:
Mastercard Checkout Services focuses on making payments simpler, more efficient, and more secure. We are building highly scalable digital payment experiences through our products such as Click to Pay, Secure Card on File Tokenization and Token Authentication Service.
Our vision is to enable Click to Pay as a core card benefit across all issued cards worldwide, and enable secure and seamless guest checkout experiences. This Director of Product Development, with a strong technical focus, will be part of Mastercard Checkout Services team, and shape Click to Pay product strategic roadmap and bring innovative solutions to life towards scaling Mastercard Checkout Services.
We are looking for a top performer with entrepreneurial spirit and experience in executing complex technology projects across multiple product platform teams, working with exceptional colleagues around the globe. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of product strategy, architect, and solution design. If you're passionate about shaping the future of digital payments through smart, scalable architecture and creative solutioning, join us!
Role
- Lead solutioning for product discovery initiatives, exploring new technologies, use cases, trends, and market opportunities that will contribute to the evolution of Click to Pay long-term product strategy.
- Support pre-sales and partnership engagements by providing technical assessments, solution architectures, and integration overviews.
- Act as the technical bridge between external partners and internal product development teams-balancing user experience, feasibility, and system constraints.
- Translate customer and partner needs into scalable product capabilities and architectural designs across a variety of use cases.
- Define and document technical requirements in collaboration with Product Managers, Engineering, UX, and Legal & Privacy teams.
- Stay current on industry trends, security protocols, and emerging technologies relevant to digital payments and authentication.
All About You
- 7+ years in product architecture, technical product management, or solution architecture roles-ideally in digital payments, identity, or large-scale platforms.
- Deep familiarity with tokenization, secure remote commerce protocols, authentication, and PCI-related constraints.
- Strong understanding of web technologies, APIs, cloud-native architecture, and service-oriented design.
- Proven experience translating abstract product goals into concrete architecture and system behavior. Hands-on experience with developer documentation, wireframes, or prototypes a plus.
- Proven record of cross-functional collaboration skills with a strong focus on working across business, engineering, UX, and research teams.
- Strong Problem solving with ability to interact with, build consensus and influence a variety of internal and external business partners and customers.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Prior experience in federated ecosystems or global product deployments is a strong advantage.
- Proven ability to work with extremely fast paced environment, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively across teams.
- Bachelor's degree required, Advanced degree preferred.
**Corporate Security Responsibility**
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
+ Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
+ Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
+ Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
+ Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.