Lead Product Manager – Data Products

YouGov's Data Strategy team sits at the intersection of product innovation, data science, and commercial strategy, transforming YouGov's rich data assets into market-leading products that help organisations understand consumer attitudes and behaviour. We are a high-impact team that operates across YouGov's global network, partnering closely with engineering, data science, research, and commercial teams to bring new data products to market at scale. Our team drivesthedevelopmentandgrowthofscalabledataproductsacrossYouGov'sglobalbusiness.As Lead Product Manager, Data Products, you will own and evolve one of YouGov's flagship syndicated data products, BrandIndex. Reporting to the VP of Data Strategy, you will be responsible for product strategy, roadmap delivery, product performance,andcommercialsuccess.Youwillidentifyopportunitiestoimprovedataquality,expandcapabilities,andcreategreatervalueforcustomerswhileensuringtheproductremainscompetitive,scalable,andalignedtobusinesspriorities.You Will:ProductLifecycleManagementOwnthefullproductlifecycle,fromdiscoveryandvalidationthroughtolaunch,optimisation,andretirement.Defineproductrequirements,successmeasures,andgo-to-marketplansfornewproductinitiatives.MonitorproductperformanceandKPIs,usingcustomer,usage,andcommercialdatatodriveprioritisationandcontinuousimprovement.Partnerwithcommercialteamstoensureeffectiveproductpositioning,packaging,andadoption.ProductStrategy&RoadmapDevelopandmaintaintheproductroadmap,translatingstrategicprioritiesintocleardeliverablesandmeasurableoutcomes.Identifygrowthopportunities,markettrends,andcustomerneedstoinformproductdevelopmentandinvestmentdecisions.Buildbusinesscasesandrecommendationstosupportprioritisationandportfoliodecisions.ActastheproductownerforBrandIndex,makinginformeddecisionsonproductdesign,methodology,andevolution.StakeholderEngagement&DeliveryBuildstrongrelationshipsacrossproduct,engineering,datascience,research,marketing,andcommercialteams.Leadcross-functionaldelivery,balancingbusinessneeds,technicalconstraints,andcustomerrequirements.Communicateproductstrategy,priorities,risks,andtrade-offstostakeholdersatalllevels,includingseniorleadership.ServeasasubjectmatterexpertonBrandIndexacrosstheorganisation.Customer&MarketIntelligenceGatherandsynthesisecustomer,market,andcompetitiveinsightstoidentifyproductopportunitiesandimprovements.Maintainawarenessofdevelopmentsinmarketresearch,consumerinsights,dataproducts,andemergingtechnologies.Ensurecustomerneedsremaincentraltoproductdecisionsandroadmappriorities.TechnicalKnowledge&ExpertiseStrongproductmanagementexperiencewithindata,analytics,SaaS,ortechnology-ledenvironments.Excellentunderstandingofproductstrategy,roadmapplanning,prioritisation,andproductlifecyclemanagement.Abilitytoworkeffectivelywithengineering,datascience,research,andcommercialstakeholderstodeliverscalablesolutions.Stronganalyticalskills,withexperienceusingcustomer,product,andcommercialdatatosupportdecision-making.Experiencewithinmarketresearch,consumerinsights,mediameasurement,oradjacentsectorsisadvantageous.Understandingofdataprivacy,governance,andregulatoryconsiderationsrelevanttodataproducts.BehaviouralSkills&CompetenciesStrategicthinkerwithastrongbalanceofcommercialawarenessandexecutionfocus.Effectiveinfluencer,abletobuildalignmentacrossstakeholdersandfunctions.Excellentcommunicator,capableofsimplifyingcomplexconceptsfordiverseaudiences.Comfortablemanagingambiguityanddrivingprogressinfast-movingenvironments.Collaborative,customer-focused,andoutcome-oriented.You Have:7-10+years'experienceinproductmanagement,includingseveralyearsoperatingataseniororleadlevelwithindataproducts,analytics,ortechnologybusinesses.Proventrackrecordofdeliveringproductroadmapsfromconceptthroughlaunchandongoingenhancement.Experienceworkingwithglobal,cross-functionalteamsandinfluencingseniorstakeholders.Experienceinmarketresearch,consumerinsights,mediameasurement,adtech,orrelateddataenvironmentsisadvantageous.Degree-level education in Business, Social Science, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline; an MBA or advanced technical qualification is advantageous.Recognised internally as a subject matter expert in their field, with a track record of providing thought leadership that has shaped product direction.This is a fully remote vacancy based in the UK#LI-AN1Why join YouGov?Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities.Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.  Life at YouGovWe are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do.We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.   Equal Opportunity EmployerAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.Data PrivacyTo find out how we collect and use your personal data when you apply for a role at YouGov, please read our privacy notice at SummaryLocation: London, United KingdomType: Full time