Acting Product Development Manager - 12 Month FTC

Job description

We're looking for an Acting Product Development Manager to join our Finance Technology team on a 12 month FTC. Based from NEXT Head Office in Leicestershire! The Role: As an Acting Product Development Manager at NEXT, you will take technical ownership of an application or a suite of core applications, driving the future of what's possible for our retail products. You are here to bridge the gap between technical delivery and commercial strategy, successfully managing and delivering a high-value portfolio of application development projects from initial concept to deployment. Leading a dedicated, collaborative squad of around 5 Developers and Business Analysts, you will make a lasting impact by ensuring the integrity, availability, and security of our systems while shaping NEXT's long-term systems roadmap. From day one, you will be fully supported by our technology leadership team, integrated into our Agile development frameworks, and given the autonomy to drive real change What You’ll Take On: - Invite Collaboration & Lead: Lead and coach your squad, conducting regular one-to-ones and performance reviews to foster a high-performance learning culture. - Make It Happen: Drive the deli...