Head of Product for Global Cricket Tech Company, Christchurch

Head of Product for Global Cricket Tech Company Add expected salary to your profile for insights. NV Play is a globally successful business, delivering a range of game-changing cricket technology solutions to the biggest names in the sport, from the England international team to the Mumbai Indians.We work with a broad range of international cricket organizations across the international, professional, and recreational spectrum, and are on a mission to change the game. NV Play is on a growth trajectory and is seeking a talented individual to lead the Product function across our business, as we transform our successful elite high-performance-focused enterprise into a globally scalable consumer-facing cricket platform.The Head of Product will be responsible for leading the product strategy, development, and execution, ensuring alignment with business goals and market demands. This role combines visionary leadership with operational rigor to deliver high-quality, innovative, and scalable product solutions. Working directly with the founders and directors, you will collaborate closely with the Head of Engineering to deliver our platform vision. You will be a key part of our leadership team, and the Product Manager and Product Designer will report directly to you. You will also have access to our external brand and content partners as required.Key objectives of this role include: Driving the strategic product roadmap while ensuring operational excellence in delivery. Leading cross-functional collaboration to maximize efficiency and innovation across teams. Advocating for user-centric product development, ensuring solutions meet customer needs and enhance engagement.Implementing structured product management processes that support scalability, continuous improvement, and market competitiveness. Championing agile methodologies and fostering a high-performance product culture within the organization. This is a new role for NV Play and a critical one as we look to take our growth to the next level.To be successful, you will have a deep passion for the game of cricket, a sound understanding of the product operating model, and an authentic personality. A decent average won't hurt either. Bonus points if you can start tomorrow. Your primary responsibilities will be... Product Strategy&Vision: Define and communicate a clear product vision supported by a strategic plan that aligns with company objectives, ensuring market relevance and innovation. Product Discovery: Drive strategic product discovery for long-term opportunities beyond the roadmap horizon. Lead early-stage research, validation, and concept development, ensuring a pipeline of high-impact ideas ready for execution. Align discovery efforts with company vision while enabling Product Managers to focus on near-term delivery.Roadmap Development&Execution: Develop and manage the product roadmap, prioritizing features and initiatives based on business goals, user needs, and technical feasibility. Market Research&Competitive Analysis: Continuously monitor industry trends, customer expectations, and competitive landscapes to identify opportunities and risks. Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate closely with engineering, design, marketing, and operations to ensure seamless product development and delivery.Customer-Centric Product Development: Leverage insights from user research and analytics to refine product offerings, enhancing usability and engagement. Agile&Iterative Development: Promote and implement agile methodologies, driving efficiency and responsiveness in product iterations and releases. Performance Metrics&Product Success: Define and track KPIs to measure product effectiveness and market impact. Stakeholder Communication: Act as a bridge between business and technical teams, ensuring clear and aligned product execution. Operational Execution: Oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality releases while optimizing workflows and resources.Risk Management&Compliance: Ensure product integrity, scalability, and adherence to industry regulations and best practices. You will have… 5+ years of real-world product management experience, including 2+ at a senior or “head of” level, ideally within a high-growth SaaS, product-led, or start-up environment.A passion for product and a demonstrated understanding of the product discovery, validation, and delivery lifecycle. Proven success in launching digital products and services to market while onboarding customers. A naturally commercial mindset with a strategic approach to prioritization. Adaptability and resilience from building successful products in fast-paced, changing environments, with curiosity to improve processes.Experience working within an Agile product development team. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and a collaborative attitude. An organized approach to work and a focus on execution. The ability to think holistically about challenges within our broader platform offering. An eye for detail and a commitment to exceeding customer expectations.A curiosity and drive to stay updated with changing technology and commercial landscapes. And if your friends call you pedantic, you should definitely talk to us. To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV and a short statement explaining why you are perfect for this role. Applicants must have New Zealand residency or a valid work permit and be available for interviews in Christchurch.How do your skills match this job? How do your skills match this job? 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