Group Product Manager (Core Data Platform)

TL;DR

Group Product Manager (Core Data Platform): Leading the strategy and roadmap for the hirify.global's enterprise data platform to modernise real-time data ingestion and processing with an accent on scalability, reliability, and data governance. Focus on translating organisational needs into product outcomes for analytics, personalisation, and experimentation.

Location: Hybrid (London, Salford, or Newcastle). Must be able to attend one of these hubs on a hybrid basis.

Salary: Up to £100,000

Company

The hirify.global is a public service broadcaster dedicated to informing, educating, and entertaining audiences worldwide through high-quality content.

What you will do

• Define and deliver the overarching vision and roadmap for the hirify.global’s Enterprise Data Platform.
• Collaborate with engineering leads to ensure the platform remains scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient.
• Translate organisational requirements into clear product outcomes for analytics, personalisation, and data transformation.
• Drive the adoption and usability of the platform across all internal hirify.global teams.
• Ensure the platform strictly adheres to data quality, governance, and security standards.
• Integrate external industry insights and best practices into the long-term data platform strategy.

Requirements

• Proven product management expertise with a track record in strategy and execution across multiple squads.
• Experience line-managing product managers or extensive experience coaching PM craft.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex technical products within data or platform environments.
• Strong technical literacy in modern data platforms, event-driven architectures, and streaming data pipelines.
• Advanced stakeholder management skills and the ability to craft compelling product narratives.
• Must be based in the UK and able to work hybridly from London, Salford, or Newcastle.

Nice to have

• Experience with AWS or other major cloud platforms (GCP, Azure).
• Knowledge of prioritisation frameworks such as Kano, ICE, or Impact vs Effort.
• Familiarity with data governance and compliance within complex organisational settings.
• Hands-on experience with Agile delivery practices and iterative product development.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary package with a flexible 35-hour working week.
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
• Comprehensive benefits including a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health, and gym memberships.
• Support for flexible working arrangements discussed at the offer stage.
• Inclusive environment focused on professional development and diversity.