Senior Product Development Manager

Purpose of the role

The Senior Product Development Manager is responsible for leading the delivery of enhancements and new functionality for AJ Bell’s D2C website and apps. This role has ownership of the delivery roadmap—ensuring timely, high-quality execution of prioritised product changes that support the company’s strategic objectives.Responsibilities

Lead the execution of the product delivery roadmap, ensuring prioritised items from the product backlog are effectively scoped, defined, and delivered in line with business goalsProvide oversight and coordination across internal teams (UX, developers, testers, compliance, customer operations, marketing) to ensure timely and smooth delivery of changeManage and support a team of Product Development Managers and Senior Product Development Analysts, providing direction, mentoring, and quality assuranceWork closely with Product Managers to understand and plan for upcoming product enhancements and strategic initiatives, ensuring smooth handover from roadmap to deliveryOversee end-to-end delivery—from initial requirements gathering, solution design and stakeholder alignment through to UAT, release, and post-implementation evaluationEnsure detailed business and product requirements are documented and communicated clearly to technical teams and stakeholdersEnsure customer feedback, beta testing results, and usability considerations are incorporated into final product releasesWork with impacted business teams (e.g. customer support, operations, marketing) to ensure change is embedded, training is provided, and go-live activity is supportedOversee the creation of customer-facing content such as FAQs and landing pages in conjunction with the marketing teamEnsure all changes meet regulatory and compliance expectationsChampion a delivery-focused, customer-centric approach that ensures AJ Bell continues to deliver good outcomes for retail customers, including adherence to regulatory obligations such as Consumer DutyPerform other tasks as agreed with the Head of Product DevelopmentQualifications

Strong experience in digital product delivery and change management, ideally within financial servicesProven track record of leading and coordinating delivery across cross-functional teamsExperience managing and developing high-performing teamsWorking knowledge of Agile methodologies and sprint-based deliveryUnderstanding of FCA regulatory framework and delivering compliant changeSkills

Understanding of digital platforms and customer-facing technologies, ideally within investment or financial servicesExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills—able to influence and coordinate across multiple departmentsStrong organisational skills and attention to detailComfortable operating in fast-paced environments with competing prioritiesAnalytical mindset with ability to interpret and challenge requirements and identify solutionsSkilled in documentation of requirements, process flows, and delivery trackingCommitted to continuous improvement and personal developmentCollaborative team player with a focus on quality and outcomesAbout us

AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 620,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £96.1 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures. Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company. Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,500 employees and have been named one of the UK\''s \''Best 100 Companies to Work For’ for six consecutive years and in 2024 named a Great Place to Work.Benefits

Competitive starting salaryStarting holiday entitlement of 27 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service and a holiday buy and sell schemeA choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 8% (Increasing with length of service)Discretionary bonus schemeAnnual free share awards schemeBuy As You Earn (BAYE) SchemeHealth Cash Plan – provided by SimplyHealthPrivate healthcare scheme and dental planFree gym membershipEmployee Assistance ProgrammeBike loan schemeSick pay+ pledgeEnhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leaveLoans for travel season ticketsDeath in service schemePaid time off for volunteer workCharitable giving opportunities through salary sacrificeCalendar of social events, including annual Christmas party, summer party and much moreOngoing technical trainingProfessional qualification supportTalent development programmesPeer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time offMonthly leadership breakfasts and lunchesWorking style

At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That\''s why we offer a hybrid working model, where you’ll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues.AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

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