Product Director, Innovation & New Ventures

Company: UNIT4
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Location: London
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Job Description

Unit4 builds software for mid-market organizations that serve others: in government, education, nonprofits, and professional services. We are investing in our next generation of products, and we are looking for an exceptional product leader to lead the team and own the portfolio that brings them to market.

You own new products end to end: what gets built, who buys it, what it costs, and whether it succeeds in the market. You set the direction, lead the product managers who run each build, shape pricing and go-to-market, and stay accountable for the commercial results. This is a role for a leader who has mastered the product craft and now wants to build the team and the products that define what Unit4 does next.

What you will do

  • Owntheportfolioofnewproductbets:choosewhattheteamtakeson,sequencethework, and decidewhatadvancesandwhatstops.
  • Hire, lead, andgrowtheproductmanagers, setthestandardforthecraft, andowntheteam’sperformance anddevelopment.
  • Setthedirectionforwhatgetsbuilt,drawingoncustomers,themarket, andtheteam’sdiscovery, andjointhecustomermomentsthatmattermost.
  • Ownthecommercialoutcomesoftheportfolio:pricing,packaging,go-to-market, andthewin-rateandgrowththatfollow.
  • Holdtheteamaccountableforoutcomesacrosstheportfolio:adoption,usage, andcustomerimpact,notjustshipping.
  • Securethedevelopmentcapacityandholdthedeliverystandardacrosstheportfolio.
  • Operatewithexecutive-leveltrust andautonomy,owntheprogram’sdirection, andrepresentittoseniorleadership.
  • Buildstrongpartnershipsacrossproduct,engineering, sales, andcustomersuccess.

Qualifications

What you must bring

  • Direct experience building products in one of our domains: accounting orfinancial managementsoftware, FP&A and planning software, HR or recruiting solutions, or project and professional services management. You have shipped products used in these domains, not just advised on them. A strong adjacent back-office background counts if the depth is real.
  • Youhavemasteredthefullproductlifecycleandhaveled andgrownproductmanagersdoingit. You setthestandard, coachtheteam, andraisethebar.
  • Deepfluencyinhowmid-marketservicesorganizationsruntheirback office, and acleargraspofwhatmakesERPgenuinelydifferentfromgenericSaaS.
  • Commercialownership. Youunderstandhowproductdecisionsdrive ARR,winrate, andretention, andyoucanownpricingandthecommercialcase.
  • Abiastoshipand aloveofseeingrealproductsincustomers’hands.

What will set you apart

  • AseriousAIpractitionerinyourownright. YouworkAI-firstandpushthetoolinghard, andyouhaveapointofviewonhowAIisreshapingthewayourcustomersworkandtheproductstheywillneed.
  • Executive presence that can command a room, whetherpresenting toleadership or running a collaborative working session with customers.
  • Theabilitytobringpeoplewithyouacrossfunctionsthroughclarityandmomentumratherthanauthority.

Why this role matters

Our customers do work that matters, often with limited resources andhigh expectations. The products you create will give the people in these organizations better tools to do that work, and free them to spend more of their time on the people they serve. That is the impact behind every product you ship, and it is why this role matters.

Additional Information

What we offer

  • a culture built on trust and accountability – giving you the freedom and autonomy to be successful and make an impact
  • balance – with our Flexible Leave Paid Time Off policy, remote working opportunities, Global Wellbeing Days, and other great benefits
  • growth opportunities – we provide the tools and guidance required so that you can focus on what really matters to you and so, ultimately, you can achieve your best work
  • talented colleagues , role models and mentors – work, learn and be inspired by some of the best talent in the software industry
  • a commitment to sustainability – with initiatives such as our Environmental, Social, and Governance strategy and Act4Good programme
  • a safe and inclusive working environment – supported by our Employee Resource Groups, which are open to all

Unit4 is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for everyone. We make our hiring decisions solely based on skills, qualifications, and our current business needs. We know that diversity brings fresh perspectives, ideas, and solutions to our company. This is the essence of our culture. We also welcome and encourage people who are pregnant and/or parents-to-be to apply. If you would like to know more about our commitment to diversity, visit our blogs:

This role may require security clearance required for customer projects and access to sensitive (customer) data. That means that after you have accepted our offer, we could ask for background checks. Subject to applicable local laws, such security checks may require disclosure of personal information including criminal record declaration, right to work, personal identification and work history. No worries – we’ll handle it according to local privacy laws and keep your information safe. Questions? Feel free to reach out!

Salary range:122,217-139,066 GBP

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Posted: July 28th, 2026