Head of Product (Planning & Operational Systems)
Overview
Our client, a leading organisation within the aviation and transport sector, is seeking a Head of Product (Planning & Operational Systems) to lead the strategy and delivery of digital planning products across a complex operational environment.
This is a senior, hands-on leadership role responsible for shaping product vision, driving delivery, and ensuring that planning tools and systems enable effective, data-driven decision-making. You will work at the intersection of technology, operations, and strategy, delivering scalable solutions that support both long-term planning and real-time operational needs.
This is a full-time role based near Heathrow with hybrid working.
Responsibilities
- Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for planning-related systems
- Lead and develop product teams delivering digital planning capabilities
- Collaborate closely with engineering, analytics, and operations teams to shape and deliver solutions
- Ensure products are aligned with operational realities, data constraints, and business needs
- Balance long-term strategic planning with short-term delivery priorities
- Manage risks, dependencies, and trade-offs across complex product landscapes
- Align and influence senior stakeholders across multiple functions
- Use data, metrics, and insights to track performance and drive continuous improvement
- Ensure products support resilience, efficiency, and effective decision-making
- Champion iterative development, learning, and innovation
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Head of Product or senior product leader
- Strong background delivering digital products in planning, forecasting, or operational domains
- Hands-on experience working with product, engineering, and data teams
- Strong understanding of planning systems, data flows, and decision-support tools
- Experience in agile, product-led environments
- Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable outcomes at scale
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Resilient leadership style suited to complex, fast-paced environments
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Travel-related benefits and additional employee perks
- Access to ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
- Opportunity to lead high-impact, large-scale digital transformation initiatives
- Hybrid working model with structured collaboration
Application Process
- Apply via the employer’s website with a CV and supporting information
- Early applications are encouraged as the role may close ahead of schedule
Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
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