Job Title: Head of Product for Platform and Data Engineering
Department: Product
Reports To: Senior Director of Product
Hungry for a challenge?
That’s good, because at Just Eat Takeaway.com (JET), we have a wealth of opportunity or, as we say, everything is on the table. We are a leading global online food delivery marketplace. Our tech ecosystem connects millions of active customers with a diverse range of connected partners in countries across the globe.
Our mission? To empower all food moments around the world, whether it’s through customer service, coding, or couriers.
About the role:
We are seeking a new Head of Product for Platform & Data Engineering to lead the development and delivery of our global data and platform capabilities. Reporting to the Senior Product Director, this role will work closely with our Senior Technology Director for Platform and Data Engineering, along with other product teams, to ensure alignment with and execution of the company's strategic vision.
Along with this important strategic function, the role will also oversee the product for our Information Security and Enterprise IT functions—working with their respective Technical Directors.
The role requires high levels of strategic thinking as well as strong technical and delivery skills. In this role, you will inspire, support, and guide a team of Technical Product Managers across a varied and challenging product space.
These are some of the key ingredients to the role:
* Collaborate closely with the Technical Director of Platform & Data Engineering and a broad range of technical stakeholders to align product strategy with capabilities and constraints
* Support the Technical Directors of Information Security and Enterprise IT with their strategic initiatives and roadmaps
* Lead the development and delivery of platform and data engineering products that support the company's business goals, with a strong focus on strategic alignment and future growth
* Partner with engineering, design, and cross-functional product teams to ensure that products are aligned with the company's strategic vision and that they meet the needs of all users
* Define and prioritize the product roadmap for data and platform products, including creating a strategy for “Data as a Product,” anticipating market trends and technological advancements
* Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for new products and features, with an emphasis on long-term sustainability and competitive differentiation
* Manage the platform and data product portfolio and ensure that products are maintained and updated, while proactively planning for future innovation
* Stay up-to-date on the latest trends in data and platform technology, identifying opportunities to leverage them for strategic advantage
* Foster an inclusive and empowering environment for a large team of product managers and engineers responsible for delivering data and platform products, championing innovation and collaboration
What will you bring to the table?
* Extensive experience in product management, with a focus on data and platform products
* Strong understanding of data architectures, platforms, and technologies
* Experience with agile development methodologies
* Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
* Experience leading large departments and teams in dynamic and fast-paced environments
* Proven ability to think strategically and translate ideas into actionable plans
* Passion for building and delivering equitable, impactful, and user-focused products
At JET, this is on the menu:
Our teams forge connections internally and work with some of the best-known brands on the planet, giving us truly international impact in a dynamic environment.
Fun, fast-paced and supportive, the JET culture is about movement, growth and about celebrating every aspect of our JETers. Thanks to them we stay one step ahead of the competition.
Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging
No matter who you are, what you look like, who you love, or where you are from, you can find your place at Just Eat Takeaway.com. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture, encouraging diversity of people and thinking, in which all employees feel they truly belong and can bring their most colorful selves to work every day.
What else is cooking?
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Are you ready to take your seat? Apply now!
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