Job Description
Product Manager – Shape the Future of Target’s Core Products
Salary: Up to £90,000 per annum
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for building products that genuinely make a difference?
Do you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where innovation, insight and customer value drive everything you do?
If so, this is your opportunity to take ownership of Target’s product portfolio — and steer the direction of industry‑leading technology used by clients across the UK.
Your Mission
As our Product Manager, you’ll take the lead in shaping the future of Target’s core product areas: Arrears, Customer Lifecycle, and Payments
You’ll own the strategic roadmap, guide product evolution, and ensure our offerings remain competitive, compliant, scalable — and irresistibly compelling to our clients.
You’ll also play a pivotal role in supporting bids and sales, designing commercially strong, customer‑centric solutions that set us apart in the market.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading & developing a high‑performing Product Team
- Owning the end‑to‑end strategic product roadmap
- Spotting industry trends and translating them into product opportunities
- Working closely with Product Owners to deliver against roadmap priorities
- Partnering with Bid, Sales and Solutions teams to shape winning propositions
- Representing the customer — ensuring meaningful value and strong outcomes
- Facilitating workshops, demos, and discovery sessions
- Making smart decisions around priorities, scope and trade‑offs
- Monitoring performance, adoption and product outcomes
- Ensuring compliance with all regulatory, security and governance standards
- Championing user‑centred design and accessibility best practice
- Driving continuous improvement, automation and standardisation
- Keeping a close eye on competitor activity and market changes
Requirements
What You Bring
You’ll have:
- Product leadership experience in financial services, tech, software or similar
- Hands‑on experience driving product roadmaps
- Experience supporting bid/sales activity through solution design
- A background in digital products or technology platforms
- FCA‑regulated experience (desirable)
- Proven experience managing budgets and leading teams
You’re someone who:
- Builds strong relationships at all levels
- Loves solving problems and thinking innovatively
- Thrives in a busy, complex environment
- Communicates clearly and confidently
- Exceeds client expectations and embraces change
- Prioritises effectively and proactively removes barriers
- Shares knowledge and supports team success
- Understands KPIs, SLAs and what drives performance
Benefits
Why join us?
- A varied, interesting workload across multiple clients and products
- A supportive team culture that values individuality and wellbeing
- A chance to contribute directly to risk management and customer protection
- Opportunities to grow your knowledge and progress your career
- Regular feedback, recognition and development support
We also offer industry leading benefits including:
- Competitive Salary of up to £90,000 per annum
- 30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
- Defined Pension Contribution Scheme (Employer matched up to 6%). Plus, option to contribute via Salary Exchange (alternatively known as Salary Sacrifice)
- Employee Discount Scheme, access to discounts and offers across 100s of leading retailers. Plus, cashback on purchases
- Company Paid Private Medical Insurance (benefit in kind)
- Group Life Assurance
- Group Income Protection
- Discretionary Annual Pay Review
- Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
- Loyal Service Scheme
- Help@Hand – Confidential access to health and wellbeing support to include Employee Assistance Program
- Free Flu Vaccinations, Eye Tests and employer contribution towards glasses
- Recognition Scheme
- Free Mortgage Advice and Support
- Wisdom Wellbeing, your go to for wellbeing resources and solutions
- Everest Funeral Concierge
- Free Bereavement and Probate Advice and Support
- Access to a GP 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year through GP24
- Paid eye tests and employer contribution towards spectacles specifically for VDU use.
You can also select other benefits, we cover the upfront cost and make monthly deductions from your pay, interest free!
- Technology Buying Scheme
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- Taste Card / Coffee Club Membership
- Charitable Payroll Giving
- Cycle to work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
Ready to Lead Products That Matter?
If you’re excited by the idea of shaping strategy, influencing product innovation and working with a passionate team that loves what they do — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us drive the next evolution of Target’s product suite.
