Head of Product

Salary: £40,000 - 73,000 per year

Requirements:

• Proven experience in product management and strategy leadership in a technology-driven sector
• Strong understanding of market analysis, customer needs, and industry trends
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Experience with product lifecycle management tools and techniques
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a cross-functional team
• Knowledge of architectural strategy and technical governance
• Track record of driving product innovation and aligning with commercial goals
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills to manage product cost and margin considerations

Responsibilities:

• Own and drive the product portfolio strategy, ensuring it aligns with company goals and market needs
• Define investment priorities and shape the roadmap for modernising and extending SAFE and its sub-products
• Identify and grow scalable, high-value opportunities using Saab GMS Product Lifecycle Management
• Govern portfolio-level product decisions, balancing standardisation with flexibility
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Operations for commercially viable product positioning and pricing
• Lead initiatives to improve understanding of product cost contribution and pricing models
• Act as a senior stakeholder in bid governance to ensure feasibility aligns with product capabilities
• Influence decisions to align product strategies with commercial and operational goals
• Lead the team in defining technology direction, architectural strategy, and technical governance
• Provide strategic direction and prioritisation support for sound architecture and investment decisions
• Manage a cross-functional team of Product Owners, focusing on performance and professional development
• Build and nurture a high-performing leadership group aligned with product strategy and quality assurance
• As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, take collective ownership of company strategy and performance

Technologies:

• Support
• Security
• AI
• Robotics

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At Saab UK, we are part of Scandinavias largest defence company, committed to bringing innovation in defence, aviation, space, and civil security. Our aim is to help keep people and society safe, driven by a dedicated team of over 600 professionals across the UK. We offer a supportive work environment that encourages personal fulfilment and career growth, alongside competitive benefits. Join us in our mission to innovate and create a safer and more sustainable world.

last updated 30 week of 2026