Product Director (Risk & Governance)

Salary: £80,000 to £92,000 + bonus + exceptional benefits (civil service pension) + Hybrid (Stratford, London)

Our client, a global online non‑for‑profit organisation that is committed to improving the lives of millions, is hiring a critical position for a Product Director to ensure governance, compliance, efficient and ethical delivery of their diverse digital & non‑digital products.

To be successful, you must have experience leading a multinational cross‑functional team, experience of product compliance & governance (Ofqual, UKVI, safeguarding, AI ethics, EDI) and strong capabilities in Agile & Waterfall methodologies.

This is an exciting time to join the company, as they enter a new era of transformation leveraging modern AI technologies and continue to scale & grow at pace.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional delivery teams to achieve customer‑centric outcomes.
• Define and implement product delivery strategy aligned with business goals.
• Establish governance standards and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Drive agile methodologies and continuous improvement across product teams.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and vendor performance.
• Oversee financial planning, cost control, and ROI measurement for product delivery.
• Integrate cybersecurity, data protection, and ethical standards into delivery processes.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Industry experience within a large digital online organisation (preferably Ed‑Tech, Non‑for‑Profit or Government but not essential).
• Strong experience in Product governance & compliance (Ofqual, UKVI, safeguarding, AI ethics, EDI).
• Experience within integrating cybersecurity and data protection standards.
• Proven experience in product delivery and governance, with strong knowledge of agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum).
• Expertise in budget management, vendor management, and ROI analysis.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

One stage interview, MS Teams to start ASAP.