Head of Product Development

1 month ago


Manchester, United Kingdom AQA Full time
Job Title: Head of Product

About the Role:

The Head of Product is a pivotal leadership position at AQA, responsible for driving the strategic management and development of our English, Maths, and Science product offerings. This role is crucial in ensuring AQA maintains and expands its market share in these subjects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and execution of strategies to defend and grow AQA's market share position.
  • Subject Coordination: Oversee the coordination, prioritization, and supervision of related activities in line with AQA's strategic objectives.
  • Product Development and Delivery: Manage the development and delivery of annual and medium-term product roadmaps, balancing quality, customer needs, commercial viability, and stakeholder interests.
  • Representation: Serve as the primary representative for English, Maths, and Science both internally within AQA and externally, aiming to achieve customer acquisition targets and improve customer retention.
  • Strategic Planning: Identify and define strategic activities necessary for meeting AQA's targets and lead their implementation.
  • Product Life Cycle Management: The post holder is responsible for the assigned portfolio across its entire life cycle.
  • People Management: Set SMART objectives for your team, offer consistent guidance and support, mentor, coach, and develop team members, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
Requirements:
  • Subject Expertise: Significant expertise in English, Maths, and Science, gained through professional roles or teaching experience.
  • Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction within AQA and represent these subjects to external stakeholders.
  • Business Process Management: Oversee the business case process and manage related budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
  • Profitability and Accountability: Focus on maximizing the profitability of these subject areas through strategic planning and oversight.
Success Requirements:
  • Knowledge: Product management and marketing, with financial and commercial acumen.
  • Qualification: Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
  • Skills: Leadership, communication, influencing, negotiation, creative thinking, analysis, problem-solving, prioritization, strategic planning, and interpersonal abilities.

AQA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.



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