<div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Are you an experienced <strong>IT Programme Delivery Manager / Head of Product </strong>with a background in Retail, looking for a role where it's not just about the opportunity to develop, but one where you’ll also be valued, rewarded and supported? One where your work will also have a real impact? We help people build things. Make things better. How good would it be to know that you’re part of that?&nbsp;</font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">In this <strong>Head of Product </strong>role, you will report into the Director of Tech Delivery and be part of the Tech Delivery team within our newly restructured, product-led environment. At Wickes, the primary responsibility of a <strong>Head of Product is to lead the</strong> Tech Product Families and Tech Product Delivery Managers to facilitate the building &amp; ongoing development and optimisation of products and may also facilitate the execution of programmes and projects in collaboration with the Senior Business Owner, multiple product owners, project partners/suppliers, and other stakeholders.&nbsp; The Head of Product will assume overall domain expertise for their respective product family, for this role its within our Stores estate.&nbsp;</font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">We offer flexible hybrid working, with two - three days a week in our Head Office of Watford. With ambitious plans, time together will create a winning culture. Time in the business will unlock opportunities for impact. Time at home gives you a career that doesn’t put your life on hold. It’s the best of both worlds really.&nbsp;</font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>The Role:</strong></font></div><div style=""><ul><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Work with the Senior Business Owner, Product Owner and Product Delivery Manager to review and approve the Product Roadmap, ensuring it is realistic and achievable.&nbsp;</font></li><li>Develop a clear understanding of, and contribute to, the overarching technology strategy in order to drive the tech roadmap, ensuring alignment with the overall Wickes business need.</li><li>Work with the Product Delivery Manager and Product Owner to put in place clear communication plans to provide clear updates on progress and issues across the Product Family.</li><li>Represent technical requirements within the broader business strategy, influencing business plans to accommodate the technology needs of the business.&nbsp;</li><li>Establish clear relationships with Wickes preferred strategic vendors. Building strategic partnerships to influence vendor roadmaps.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaboration is key with our engineering teams to ensure timely product delivery and resolve any issues during the development process, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.</li><li>You will work with senior stakeholders and third parties to coordinate the delivery of innovative and effective technological solutions.</li></ul></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>Does this sound like you?</strong></font></div><div style=""><ul><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">As an experienced IT Programme Manager / Head of Product, you will be delivering in a Retail environment or similar faced-packed customer focused organisation.</font></li><li>You’ll demonstrate a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the Retail landscape, including its core systems and operational processes.</li><li>Previous experience in a Engineering Head or similar role in product engineering role would be advantageous.</li><li>You'll have good judgement, a sense of urgency and will have demonstrated commitment to high standards of ethics, regulatory compliance, customer service and business integrity.</li><li>The ideal candidate will demonstrate critical thinking abilities, possess strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, exhibit self-motivation, and maintain a high sense of urgency and professional integrity.</li><li>You’ll have great interpersonal skills, demonstrating a capacity to cultivate and maintain robust professional relationships across all levels, as well as exhibiting strong persuasive and influencing skills.</li></ul></div><div style=""><br></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>What's in it for you?</strong></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Our strong family values and 'cornerstones' lie at the heart of the success of our journey. If matching your ambition to our culture is an exciting prospect, there's never been a better time to join us.&nbsp; &nbsp;</font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">We’re a team. And teams work best together when they know and respect one another. Listen and learn from one another. So we offer a hybrid working model. Giving you the support you need to do well at work, and the flexibility to make life work for you.&nbsp;</font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes:</font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div style=""><ul><li><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Competitive package including an annual bonus and car allowance</font></li><li>25 Days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Contributory Pension and Life Assurance</li><li>Flexible Hybrid working (2-3 days in Watford)</li><li>Save-as-you-earn scheme</li><li>Colleague discount&nbsp;</li><li>Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme</li></ul></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education &amp; loans, and access to parental, menopause, and fertility support.</font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>About Us:&nbsp;</strong></font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">We are a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 40 years in industry, we now generate revenue in excess of £1.5Bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.</font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></div><div style=""><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">We care for our people – and we look out for one another. Everyone has a voice. We’re ambitious, but we’re inclusive, supportive and down-to-earth with it. Anyone can build on their talent and expect our support to get on.</font></div></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Please contact us&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wickescareers.co.uk/reasonable-adjustments" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.wickescareers.co.uk/reasonable-adjustments&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1665218416227000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2727RLDdu25CVf4RaodB8R" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">here</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">&nbsp;if you require any adjustments within the application process.&nbsp; If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage you will have an opportunity to inform us when we invite you to interview. Please note,&nbsp;this link is only for reasonable adjustments required - general enquiries, or direct CV applications cannot be accepted via this form.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Closing date for applications 6/7/2025</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"></span></div>