Head of Product & PMO

THE ROLE 

We are seeking a strategic and delivery-focused Head of Product & PMO to oversee a portfolio of products within the Technology & Digital Services (TDS) function. This role will lead multiple product managers and cross-functional squads across data, AI, design, and engineering, ensuring alignment with business priorities and driving outcomes that support NextEnergy Group’s ambition to be data-driven, technology-led, and AI-informed.

You will be responsible for setting product vision across domains, managing delivery roadmaps, and ensuring governance and stakeholder alignment. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong product delivery expertise, people management skills, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Product Leadership & Strategy

• Define and communicate product vision and strategy across multiple domains (e.g., Finance, Asset Management, Document Management).
• Own and maintain a portfolio-level roadmap balancing business outcomes, technical feasibility, and resource capacity.
• Guide “build vs buy” decisions and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and strategic goals.

Team Management

• Line manage and mentor a team of Product Managers, Scrum Managers and PMO fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support career development and performance management of direct reports.
• Ensure consistent product practices across teams, including backlog management, agile ceremonies, and delivery tracking.

Delivery Oversight

• Translate strategic goals into actionable delivery plans across multiple squads.
• Coordinate with PMO and other delivery leads to manage dependencies, risks, and timelines.
• Ensure high-quality delivery and business enablement at product launch.

Governance & Risk Management

• Partner with compliance, security, and data governance teams to ensure responsible product development.
• Monitor and mitigate risks across the product lifecycle, ensuring audit readiness and policy adherence.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Align senior stakeholders across business units on product priorities, trade-offs, and delivery progress.
• Lead steering forums and executive updates with clear, decision-ready materials.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on product strategy and delivery.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES 

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to balance short-term delivery with long-term vision.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Deep understanding of Agile product delivery practices.
• Ability to manage complexity across multiple products and teams.
• Passion for sustainability and alignment with NextEnergy Group’s mission and values.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS 

• Significant experience in product management, including leading multiple product teams.
• Experience working with cross-functional technical delivery teams.
• Prior experience managing vendors and third-party delivery partners.
• Fluency in Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps).
• Strong track record of delivering complex products in a fast-paced environment.
• Right to work in the UK.