Product Manager (Retail)

Product Manager

Location: London, Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in office)

Type: Full-Time, permanent

Reports to: Senior Product Manager

Due to the nature of our work, candidates must be eligible for Security Clearance.

Join Our Mission

At QuantSpark, we're transforming how data and AI serve society. Our team partners with forward-thinking organisations across multiple sectors to harness the power of analytics and artificial intelligence—creating meaningful impact that extends far beyond financial outcomes.

Our impressive client portfolio:

• Private Equity & Financial Services: We work with top-tier investment firms, global financial institutions, and leading wealth management companies, providing portfolio performance analytics, AI-powered value creation, and risk identification tools.
• Retail & Consumer: Our solutions help major national retailers, high-street brands, and premium consumer goods companies optimise inventory, enhance price competitiveness, and deliver personalised customer experiences.
• Asset Management: We build AI-powered investment decision support systems, alternative data integration platforms, and automated risk management solutions for prestigious asset management firms.
• Public Sector: We're trusted by multiple UK government departments and public sector organisations to deliver predictive maintenance systems, supply chain optimisation, and process automation.
• SaaS, Manufacturing & More: From innovative SaaS providers to global manufacturing leaders, our cross-industry expertise ensures we bring diverse perspectives to complex challenges.

The Role

As a Product Manager, you will be responsible setting the product roadmap and leading the implementation of the product vision, breaking down strategic aims into smaller development tasks and activities. You’ll work closely with our clients on a day-to-day basis and be involved in presenting to senior stakeholders both internally and externally. This means you’re technically oriented but with the skills to explain complex concepts to a range of business stakeholders.

Whilst our products cover a range of topics, they are predominately centred around data, AI and analytics capabilities across various industries, including financial services, manufacturing, retail and public sector. The right candidate for this role will have a passion for data and analytics, and experience handling and interpreting data. They will have experience working with a wide range of technical experts such as Developers, Engineers and or Data Analysts.

Requirements

• Strong experience owning the development and roadmap for a digital product, leading key meetings, including agile ceremonies, client workshops and product demos
• Worked in cross functional software teams whose skillsets have included analytics, FE development, data engineering, analytics engineering, UX design and QA testing
• Previous software delivery management experience; experienced running concurrent workstreams and familiar with dual track agile methodology
• Has the ability to form relationships quickly with strong interpersonal and excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working directly with clients and stakeholders to understand business requirements, translating them into a product vision, roadmap and development activities. Ideally you have worked closely with a technical lead or engineering manager as part of this
• Demonstrated commercial acumen with a keen ability to identify and capitalise on market opportunities, align product development with business goals, and drive revenue growth; adept at balancing customer needs with financial considerations to deliver robust business outcomes
• Has a strong understanding of software development concepts, data analytics, product management frameworks and the ability to apply strategic thinking to translate complex data concepts into actionable product features
• Excellent communicator and deft negotiator, with an ability to communicate complex, often technical, topics effectively to a wide range of audiences (client facing and internal), producing high quality project artefacts and Steering Committee style presentations
• Proven expertise in building and maintaining strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, adeptly managing competing priorities and aligning interests to drive collaborative success; exceptional at navigating complex stakeholder landscapes to ensure integration and buy-in for product initiatives
• Experience leading projects and product delivery teams using agile methodologies (e.g. PRINCE 2 Agile) and tools (JIRA, Confluence)

The following skills are not required but would be beneficial

• Strong experience managing a prioritised backlog of development activities, clearly defining product requirements and acceptance criteria
• Experience building digital products leveraging AWS and Azure platforms, coupled with a solid understanding of data pipelines, data warehouses, and ETL processes to support robust and scalable data solutions
• Experience leading ad-hoc pieces of analysis work to better understand client requirements
• Technical creativity and grit, with a desire to constantly learn and improve
• Basic proficiency with SQL and experience working with databases
• A Product or Project Management qualification

Benefits

• £6,000 annual training & conference budget to keep you at the cutting edge of analytics engineering
• Up to 6% matched pension for your long-term security
• Comprehensive private healthcare through Vitality
• EMI Share Options scheme so you benefit directly from our growth
• Work from anywhere in the world for up to 1 month per year
• 25 days holiday + flexibility to buy/sell up to 5 additional days
• Sustainable commuting support through our cycle to work scheme
• Engaging Central London office environment with quality refreshments, regular team socials, and a vibrant atmosphere
• Exclusive discounts on retail, travel, technology, and fitness memberships
• Access to cutting-edge analytics tools and platforms
• Regular tech talks, knowledge sharing sessions, and innovation time

Equal Opportunities

We strongly believe that diversity of people and ideas is essential for the well-being and effectiveness of our team, and we are committed to creating a company where diversity in culture, experience, and background is truly valued. Diverse and inclusive teams bring different perspectives and ideas that help better serve our clients and help us all develop. QuantSpark is an equal opportunities employer and makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, or disability