The Role
Archax is at a pivotal growth stage and is seeking an experienced Head of Product to join our team. This role involves leading and managing a geographically diverse team, working on a wide-ranging product set with a wide and varied technology footprint.
Line management responsibility of 3 remote product owners in the Philippines.
Role Responsibilities:
Own the Product function within the business
Project & Enhancement Management - Maintain a comprehensive list of project requests, enhancements, and major technical debt items. Regularly review this list with stakeholders to prioritize initiatives based on business value, urgency, and resource availability. Help feed into the strategic product road map and priorities of the business.
Documentation & Process Oversight - Design, review and provide feedback on draft business cases and project charters to ensure they meet organisational standards and objectives.
Project Tracking & Visibility - Oversee "Projects in Progress", ensuring clear visibility into project/epic assignments for the upcoming sprints. Ensure project timelines, goals, and responsibilities are transparent and accessible to all relevant stakeholders.
Agile Practices & Team Engagement - Actively participate in sprint reviews, especially when new major features are introduced, to ensure alignment with product goals and user expectations. Attend sprint planning, 3 Amigos sessions, and pre-planning meetings as needed to support the development process.
Product Knowledge & Stakeholder Communication - Maintain a deep understanding of all systems from both a user and technical perspective. Demonstrate this knowledge to prospective clients, investors, and issuers as needed. Develop a working knowledge of back-end services and API capabilities to effectively communicate product functionality and limitations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & IT Support - Maintain regular communication with the wider IT team to address concerns and collaborate on solutions to issues raised by other departmental managers. Support IT initiatives by providing product-related insights and facilitating resolution of cross-functional challenges.
Architecture Awareness & Strategic Alignment - Maintain awareness of any fundamental system architecture changes discussed or decided by senior IT developers and managers. Assess potential impacts on product strategy and communicate relevant updates to stakeholders.
Note: This is an office-based role.
Archax is an equal opportunities employer that places a high value on diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on any attribute.