Director, Product Management

Fourth; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job description

We are the leading AI innovator for restaurant and hospitality back-office solutions. Our cutting-edge platform helps businesses optimize operations, reduce waste, and enhance profitability through AI-driven insights and automation. We’re passionate about transforming how restaurants and hotels manage their inventory, and we’re looking for a visionary leader to drive our product strategy forward.

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Director of Product – Inventory Solutions to lead the development and expansion of our AI-powered inventory management product line. This individual will play a critical role in shaping our product strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring our solutions meet the complex needs of restaurant and hospitality operators. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in Product Management , with experience in inventory and supply chain solutions being highly desirable .

The role . . . Product Strategy & Vision:

• Define and execute the product vision and roadmap for AI-driven inventory management solutions, aligning with company goals and market trends.
• Oversee the development of features such as predictive ordering, supplier engagement, streamlined purchasing, real-time recipe costing, and reliable inventory tracking.
• Identify and prioritize features and enhancements based on customer needs, business value, and competitive landscape.

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead and mentor a product team, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and customer success teams.

Customer & Market Insights:

• Engage with customers, prospects, and industry stakeholders to deeply understand their inventory management challenges and opportunities.
• Stay abreast of market trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies in AI-driven inventory management.

Product Development Oversight:

• Ensure alignment of product vision and strategy with the work of the Product Team, who will handle user stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• Partner with engineering and design teams to deliver high-quality, user-centric solutions on time and within scope.

Performance Measurement:

• Define and track key product performance metrics, using data-driven insights to inform decision-making.
• Continuously measure the impact of product enhancements on customer satisfaction and business outcomes.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Serve as the product evangelist internally and externally, effectively communicating the value and vision of our AI-powered inventory solutions.
• Present product updates and strategic plans to executive leadership and key stakeholders.

The ideal candidate . . .

• Required Qualifications:
• 8+ years of product management experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of leading the development and launch of successful SaaS products.
• Experience with AI-driven forecasting, supplier management platforms, and inventory tracking solutions is a plus.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Passion for the restaurant and hospitality industry, with a customer-first mindset.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple time zones when necessary, as the products serve customers globally.

• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in inventory management or supply chain solutions within the restaurant and/or hospitality industry.
• Familiarity with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) methodology for enterprise-level Agile product management.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies and trends in AI-driven inventory management.