Head 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 Head 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.

About You

• Curiosity and Market Awareness - Keen to understand industry trends, procurement challenges, and evolving customer needs to keep the product competitive and relevant.
• Structured and Organised - Able to manage complex requirements, competing priorities, and multiple stakeholder groups with clarity and discipline.
• Strong Translator - Comfortable moving between commercial, operational, and technical conversations, ensuring alignment across diverse audiences.
• Leadership and Influence - Inspires confidence in teams and stakeholders, guiding without authority where needed and driving accountability.
• Outcome-driven - Focused on delivering tangible value for both the business and customers, not just outputs.
• Collaborative Mindset - Works openly with colleagues across functions, encouraging knowledge sharing and collective ownership of success.
• You will be fanatical about Product / Market Fit.
• You will be the control master of the Design System in Figma.
• You will be proud and accountable at all times, while holding others accountable.