Principal Product Manager (Digital Publishing)

TL;DR

Principal Product Manager (Digital Publishing): Leading digital initiatives and product development for The Sun’s digital portfolio, with an accent on app and video features. Focus on balancing audience needs with business priorities, utilising data and insights to optimise product performance, and fostering user-centred design for engaging experiences.

Location: Hybrid, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office in the UK or Ireland

Company

hirify.global is one of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland, providing news, analysis, opinion, and entertainment across print, digital, audio, and video.

What you will do

• Deliver a clear and impactful vision for The Sun’s digital products, aligning with business goals.
• Drive growth of content capabilities, focusing on app and video features.
• Lead and mentor a team of product managers.
• Collaborate with editorial, commercial, and technology teams to align priorities.
• Utilise data and insights to inform decisions and optimise product performance.
• Champion seamless, user-friendly experiences for engagement and retention.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in digital product management with successful product delivery.
• Previous experience leading and developing a team of product managers.
• Strong understanding of the media landscape.
• Clear communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in agile methodologies.
• Data-driven mindset and commitment to user-centred design.
• Must be able to work hybrid, minimum three days per week in the office in the UK or Ireland.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with a minimum of three days per week in the office.
• Employee-led networks (African & Caribbean, Parents and Carers, LGBTQ+ News Is Out, Apprentice Society).
• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions.
• Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly in person/virtual exercise classes.
• ‘Bikes for Work’ and ‘Electric Car’ scheme.
• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books.
• Generous maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks.
• Access to exclusive events and competitions, weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities.
• Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling.
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%.
• Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year.