Principal Product Consultant

Location: Belfast, UK; hybrid working with UK-wide client engagement. UK work authorisation required.

Salary: £110,000–£130,000 per year

Company

Digital technology consultancy delivering large-scale transformation across public sector, healthcare, defence, and commercial clients, with a focus on user-centred digital services and talent development.

What you will do

• Lead and assure significant product engagements from concept through delivery.
• Shape product strategies, roadmaps, and business cases aligned with client objectives.
• Drive Agile transformation and programme delivery in a user-centred product context.
• Build relationships with C-level stakeholders and coach clients to improve product management maturity.
• Facilitate workshops and large stakeholder gatherings, translating complex requirements into clear, cost-effective functional requirements.
• Manage, coach, and develop senior staff while supporting commercial awareness and delivery within project constraints.

Requirements

• Principal-level product consulting experience with extensive Product Management knowledge and strong understanding of User Experience, Agile, and Programme Assurance.
• In-depth experience across at least two major business verticals, such as Telco, Financial Services, or Retail.
• Experience with at least two business application environments, such as CRM or eCommerce.
• Proven C-level stakeholder relationship management and client coaching experience in Product Management.
• Expert facilitation skills for driving outcomes with large, diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of business and project dynamics.
• Demonstrable experience delivering as part of an Agile team, plus line management, mentoring, or coaching experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across a range of stakeholder audiences.
• Ability to work flexibly in uncertain, fast-moving environments; UK work authorisation is required.

Nice to have

• Experience as a Product Manager delivering high-quality digital products or leading digital transformation initiatives.
• Background in a digital agency or startup environment.
• Project management experience with Scrum, Kanban, PRINCE2, or MSP.
• Certified Scrum Product Owner qualification.
• Participation in product or digital communities, including speaking at conferences or online groups.

Culture & Benefits

• Principal-level role with influence over product strategy and delivery on large-scale engagements.
• People-first, diverse, and inclusive culture focused on developing talent.
• Hybrid working within a collaborative and ambitious consulting practice.
• Opportunity to work across high-impact engagements for significant UK organisations.

Hiring process

• Connect with Justin Donaldson on LinkedIn for a confidential conversation or submit a CV via the application link.