Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni‑channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms. JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019 and continues to grow in the UK and internationally. We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people‑led, innovative and customer‑focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of our day‑to‑day objectives. JD Sports is driving an ambitious global transformation to deliver best‑in‑class omnichannel experiences for our customers. As a leader in retail sports fashion, we partner with top‑tier brands like Nike and Adidas and continue to expand our global footprint. About the Role: We are looking for two new experienced Heads of Product at JD Group – one for our omnichannel experience and one for our multi‑brand business area. As Head of Product, you will join us at a pivotal time, having the opportunity to shape and own your area and deliver a portfolio of digital products in line with our strategic direction. You will lead and strengthen the capabilities of the Product Managers team to achieve exceptional outcomes and increase the impact of our growing product function. Responsibilities

Define and champion the product vision for your portfolio, aligning with JD Group’s strategic objectives. Drive a culture of innovation and embed product management best practices across the team. Lead, mentor and develop a team of Product Managers, fostering collaboration and high performance. Build strong relationships with digital platform suppliers, negotiate commercial terms and oversee performance. Influence and collaborate with senior business leaders, technical teams and external partners. Champion analytics and experimentation to validate hypotheses and improve product performance. Set KPIs and success metrics: revenue impact, customer engagement, delivery timelines and innovation benchmarks.

Qualifications

Significant experience in senior product roles, ideally leading multiple product teams in a digital/ecommerce environment. Strategic and commercial acumen – balancing customer experience, technical feasibility and commercial priorities. Track record of introducing innovative solutions and driving transformation. Strong experience managing external vendors and negotiating complex contracts. Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and ability to scale practices across teams. Exceptional communication – ability to influence at all levels and articulate complex concepts clearly. Strategic thinking, stakeholder influence, talent development and fostering innovation (leadership competencies). Commitment to diversity, inclusion and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Opportunities for growth and strategic impact within JD Group’s global transformation.

Benefits

Staff discount on JD Group and other brands within the organisation. Personal development opportunities and support for learning and development at work.

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