Principal Product Manager (Data Products)

TL;DR

Principal Product Manager (Data Products): Lead the strategy and development of behavioural data products across web, mobile, and TV platforms with an accent on improving data capture, structuring, and usability. Focus on driving execution across multiple teams to ensure reliable, trusted data for product decisions and insights.

Location: Hybrid in Newcastle, Salford, or Glasgow (minimum 1 day office per week). Flexible working discussions at offer stage.

Salary: £85,000 - £100,000 depending on skills and experience.

Company

Mission-driven public broadcaster reaching millions of users across digital products with a focus on informing, educating, and entertaining.

What you will do

• Lead strategy for user behavioural data tracking and own data products making data actionable across platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align on problems, opportunities, and delivery needs.
• Act as domain expert, communicating data product strategy and evolution to product teams.
• Define success metrics, KPIs, monitor performance, and drive improvements.
• Create and execute go-to-market plans for large-scale products, incorporating user feedback.
• Champion the product area in business review meetings.

Requirements

• Multiple years as product manager developing products for internal customers.
• Strong expertise in behavioural analytics, client-side/server-side event data on web, mobile, TV.
• Hands-on experience in continuous product discovery and user research in ambiguous environments.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders including senior executives on strategy.
• Experience using data for insights and product decisions.

Nice to have

• Exceptional communication and influencing with senior leaders.
• Ability to simplify complex technical problems.
• Experience partnering across teams for data product value.
• Background in mission-driven organisations with strong product culture.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible 35-hour week, 25 days annual leave + option to buy 5 more.
• Defined pension, discounted dental/healthcare/gym.
• Excellent career development and professional growth opportunities.
• Values-based inclusive environment supporting flexible working and work-life balance.
• Diversity and belonging focus with adjustments for accessibility.

Hiring process

• Interviews via Microsoft Teams exploring product management experience and approach.
• Employment screening including references, work eligibility, and potential safeguarding checks.
• Flexible working and adjustments discussed as needed.