The Role
The Chief Product Officer\xe2\x80\x99s role is to ensure the successful execution of my client\'s product mission through development and deployment of the company\xe2\x80\x99s web and apps platforms. This requires envisioning the company\xe2\x80\x99s service offerings as a web-based business, leading the product team in the implementation of applications and features, and planning for risk, monetisation, and growth. The CPO is therefore responsible for the strategic product direction - including product vision, product innovation, product design, product development, project management, and product marketing. In a nutshell, a CPO leads a product management (PM) team in building great products that deliver sustainable value to the business. From the early stages of developing a new product concept to beyond product launch, a CPO balances the needs and goals of both the product and the business. You will make sure services and product offerings are all functioning supremely well, and you will possess keen leadership and organisational skills, a sharp and creative mind, and a successful track record of managing and motivating product teams. Responsibilities include: \xe2\x80\xa2 The product strategy, identifying the target market, customer segments and unique selling points that the product suite needs to deliver in order to succeed. You would also identify opportunities and risks for delivering the company\xe2\x80\x99s services as a web-based business, including identification of competitive services, opportunities for innovation, and assessment of marketplace obstacles and technical hurdles to the business success. \xe2\x80\xa2 Management of company staff or outsourced vendors who will implement the application. \xe2\x80\xa2 To lead and coach a high-performing team of Product and Designers to run effective products that deliver customer and business value. You will also be expected to help grow this team. \xe2\x80\xa2 Identify technology trends and evolving social behaviour that may support or impede the success of the business. \xe2\x80\xa2 Lead strategic planning to achieve business goals by identifying and prioritizing development initiatives and setting timetables for the evaluation, development, and deployment of all web-based services. \xe2\x80\xa2 Participate as a member of the senior management team in establishing governance processes of direction and control to ensure that objectives are achieved, risks are managed appropriately, and the organization\xe2\x80\x99s resources are used responsibly, particularly in the areas of software development, office networks and computers, and telecommunications. \xe2\x80\xa2 In collaboration with the CTO and MLRO, direct development and execution of a company-wide information security and disaster recovery and business continuity plan. \xe2\x80\xa2 Responsibility for the company\xe2\x80\x99s software revision and deployment processes as well as for the data privacy and security. \xe2\x80\xa2 The product and customer development process for the company as a whole, helping your teams to test hypotheses, break down complex problems and ensure good feedback loops are in place. \xe2\x80\xa2 Help set up our business units for success, making sure we define goals to be achieved, build a team of internal and external hires, assign responsibility, and deliver on commitments. \xe2\x80\xa2 Development of roadmaps (they have several products at different stages which you will oversee). \xe2\x80\xa2 Communicate the company\xe2\x80\x99s product strategy to investors, management, staff, partners, customers, and stakeholders. \xe2\x80\xa2 Establish and supervise quality assurance processes, including integration and system testing. \xe2\x80\xa2 Review and approve proposed development releases and manage the release process. \xe2\x80\xa2 Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technology standards, industry trends, emerging technologies, and software development best practices by attending relevant conferences and reading. \xe2\x80\xa2 Help to develop, track, and control the development and deployment annual operating and capital budgets for purchasing, staffing, and operations. \xe2\x80\xa2 Supervise recruitment, training, retention, and organization of all product team staff. \xe2\x80\xa2 Establish standards of performance and monitor performance for staff (through performance review) and vendors (through service level agreements). \xe2\x80\xa2 Input into finance (P&L management), Marketing, strategy, hiring plans, and other departments where reasonably required.

Requirements
Requirements: \xe2\x80\xa2 Have led products across all stages of the product life cycle, and have ideally worked in a fast paced, high-growth environment. \xe2\x80\xa2 Have experience in the B2C and B2B sectors, specifically something finance-related (challenger banks, payments, fintech, etc.). \xe2\x80\xa2 Have grown product teams from a small number to double figures. \xe2\x80\xa2 Be happy with a "handson" role in the early days, until the team has been built out further. \xe2\x80\xa2 Whilst being hands-on, be able to step back and be involved with the CEO and Founders on the highest level of strategy for the business. \xe2\x80\xa2 12-15 years of experience in Product development roles. \xe2\x80\xa2 At least 5 years in a very senior capacity. \xe2\x80\xa2 Very good level of technical understanding. \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences. \xe2\x80\xa2 Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. \xe2\x80\xa2 Exceptionally self-motivated and directed. \xe2\x80\xa2 Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.

About the company
eMagine Solutions is one of the leading authorities on leadership and talent globally. Our combined resources of over 100 years professional experience mean that our clients trust us with finding them the top talent globally and candidates trust us to find them the right opportunity in a timely and confidential manner. Throughout our offices we provide complete solutions for our clients, including traditional temporary and permanent recruitment, executive search, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), salary survey\'s, market mapping and training and development courses. Our global client list work with us not only because of our expertise but also because of our honesty, integrity and passion.