Head of Product

📍 Location: Cambridge, UK 

Hybrid - you must be prepared to come into our Cambridge office a minimum of 60% of the working week, and when requested.

 

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About Blackdot 

Blackdot Solutions makes investigations software. Our product, Videris, is a leading solution that transforms the way organisations collect, analyse and visualise internet-sourced data. Governments, banks and large organisations use Videris to tackle some of the most complex investigative challenges our society faces.

We’re looking for creative self-starters who love working with highly sophisticated and demanding customers to join our fast-paced, dynamic team. You'll be working in a team of friendly, driven product, sales and engineering professionals with a wide range of experience and interests.

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About the role

As our Head of Product, you will lead the vision of our platform, evangelising in the market with our customers and partners to drive growth. You will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of the product team, and will lead the execution of our strategy, working closely with the engineering teams to plan projects, create schedules, and ensure that the team and product release schedules run smoothly.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product management within the software industry and a proven track record working across different teams and departments. You’ll report to the Chief Executive Officer, as well as working with the wider Go To Market team and Engineering teams.

Responsibilities 

  • Define and execute the company's product vision and strategy in alignment with overall business objectives, to include developing long-term product roadmaps that balance innovation with market demands.

  • Establish and improve product management best practices across the organisation, and embed a culture of customer-centricity and data-driven decision making throughout product and engineering teams.

  • Oversee the entire product lifecycle, prioritising product investments based on strategic value and ROI – this will include maintaining frameworks for evaluating product performance and making portfolio decisions that maximize business impact.

  • Collaborate in close partnership with executive leadership including the CEO, CTO, CCO, and Head of Engineering to ensure the product strategy supports company growth targets, navigates market dynamics and the competitive landscape, and balances technical feasibility with customer needs.

  • Drive the data and analytics partner strategy, including identifying, and managing and partners that will enhance the platform, and create competitive differentiation that aligns with the company AI strategy.

  • Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing product management team, with a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning and a focus towards developing the next generation of product leaders.

  • Develop and demonstrate strong knowledge of Videris’ architecture, cloud and SaaS technology, AI and analytics, and the wider investigation domain (preferably around OSINT).

  • Be an evangelist for Videris with an ability to inspire others through excellent communication skills and with an ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. 

  • Demonstrate strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution, with a proven track record of successfully launching, scaling and maintaining products that drive revenue growth.

About you

You will be passionate about what you do, and keen to experience new ideas and to develop further, with a drive for innovation and performance. This position is one of our leadership roles and has a strong management component requiring:

  • You are likely to have a Bachelor’s degree. You may also have postgraduate technical qualifications or industry specific experience.

  • A minimum 7 years’ experience in a product or business-related role.

  • Broad experience of modern software delivery including cloud/SaaS (e.g. AWS) and a strong understanding of prominent technologies including AI.

  • B2B software company experience.

  • Experience working with or in the investigation or compliance domains.

 

Benefits

You’ll enjoy:

  • Competitive salary with regular pay reviews
  • 25 days holiday per year
  • The chance to work with some of the best people in the business
  • Strong work-life balance & flexible working
  • Ability to participate in share option scheme after 12 months
  • Professional development days & role-specific training
  • Vitality health insurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Electric vehicle (EV) scheme
  • Enhanced pension contributions
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Regular and varied company socials

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

Blackdot Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all people, regardless of their race, sex, disability, age, religion, or sexual orientation. We conduct regular pay reviews to prevent pay discrimination and ensure equitable pay based on role and experience. We are committed to providing a safe, rewarding workplace for all employees and are happy to provide reasonable adjustments where needed. If you have any questions about Blackdot’s DEI policy, please get in touch with gill.buchanan@blackdotsolutions.com . 

How to apply

Please submit a CV and cover letter to apply.

The application process will consist of an initial screening call, a subsequent meeting with the existing product team, followed by an assessment, which you will present to a panel including the CEO and up to 2 other senior stakeholders.

Applicants can expect to hear from a Blackdot team member within two weeks of submitting their application.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact careers@blackdotsolutions.com.

 

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