Lead Product Manager

Lead Product Manager – Data & Reporting (Retail) Location: Leeds (Hybrid) Employment Type: Permanent Role Overview We are seeking a Lead Product Manager to drive the development and evolution of a data-driven reporting portal within a retail environment. This role will play a critical part in shaping how data is delivered, consumed, and leveraged by both internal business users and external supplier partners . As a senior product leader, you will define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for reporting and insights capabilities, ensuring the platform delivers meaningful, actionable intelligence that supports data-driven decision-making across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities Product Strategy & Vision Own and define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the reporting portal. Bring clarity to the future direction of reporting, analytics, and data capabilities . Align the product roadmap with broader business goals and the enterprise data strategy .

Identify opportunities to enhance value through data insights and reporting innovation . Data & Reporting Leadership Champion a data-first approach , ensuring reporting and insights are central to product development. Work closely with data teams to define metrics, KPIs, and reporting frameworks .

Drive improvements in how data is structured, visualised, and delivered to users. Ensure reporting outputs are intuitive, scalable, and aligned with user needs. Product Delivery & Execution Lead cross-functional teams (engineering, data, UX, stakeholders) to deliver product enhancements.

Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle from discovery through to delivery and optimisation. Prioritise backlog based on business value, user needs, and data insights . Ensure high-quality delivery of embedded reports within the platform.

Stakeholder Engagement Act as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders across commercial, operations, and supplier-facing teams . Collaborate with external suppliers to understand their reporting needs and improve platform usability. Communicate product vision, roadmap, and progress effectively at all levels.

User Experience & Insights Drive improvements in how users access and interact with reporting within the portal . Leverage user feedback, analytics, and behavioural data to continuously refine the experience. Ensure insights are easily accessible and support data-driven decision-making .

Key Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience as a Product Manager / Lead Product Manager in a data-heavy or reporting-focused environment . Strong understanding of: Data analytics and reporting tools Data-driven decision-making principles Metrics, KPI frameworks, and dashboards Experience delivering data platforms, reporting portals, or insight-driven products . Ability to define and execute product strategy and roadmaps .

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable Experience within the retail sector (highly preferred). Familiarity with supplier / partner-facing platforms .

Knowledge of data architecture, BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), and data pipelines . Experience working in agile product environments . Personal Attributes Strategic thinker with strong analytical capability Highly data-driven and outcome-oriented Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders Passion for improving user experience through data and insights Comfortable operating in ambiguity and shaping direction What Success Looks Like Clear, well-defined data and reporting strategy aligned to business objectives Improved accessibility and usability of reporting for all users Increased adoption and engagement with the reporting portal Measurable business impact driven by better data insights and decision-making