Director of Product

To ensure the existing Tail Spend Management SaaS platform is fit for purpose and the future product enhancements are appropriate and timely. This role is critical in shaping the direction of both our external and internal platforms.

Acting as the bridge between the business needs and technology delivery, you will ensure that customer, supplier and internal requirements are translated into clear product priorities, while driving execution across product & engineering teams.

You will own the product roadmap, oversee product development cycles and work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver features that meet customer needs, align with business strategy and maintain high standards of quality and timeliness.

This role is a leadership role, which requires building a team of high quality product managers and empowering them to excel. The team will need to be external facing (market, customers, competitors) and have strong business analysis & project management skills.

The Director of Product role requires a balance of hands-on product management with strategic oversight, with the ability to step into leadership gaps as needed to ensure continuity in product vision and delivery.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with company strategy and customer needs.
• Work closely with the CPO to shape product strategy, while independently managing key strategic and operational responsibilities. Ensure the product team gather and prioritise requirements from customers, internal stakeholders and the wider business.
• Oversee and support product managers in managing sprint planning, backlog prioritisation and release management.
• Ensure the development team delivers against sprint and release commitments - balancing speed, quality and scope.
• Act as a translation layer between the business functions (sales, operations, customer success, finance, etc.) and technology.
• Define metrics, analyse product usage data, conduct market research, competitive analysis and product fit assessments to inform product decisions.
• Ensure customer & internal stakeholder feedback & provide insights into product development.
• Partner with engineering leadership to ensure smooth delivery and scalability of our platforms.
• Serve as a visible product leader within the organisation, championing a product-first culture.
• Ensure compliance with Nomia s data protection and information security policies.
• Foster and promote continuous improvement in systems and processes.