Product Lead – AI / B2B SaaS

Location: London or Manchester - Hybrid, 3 days per week (Mon, Tue & Wed)Type: PermanentWe are supporting a fast-growing technology business with the hire of a Product Lead to help take a new suite of AI-native products to market.This is a key hire into a newly established product function, offering the opportunity to take ownership of multiple products, shape the roadmap and work directly with senior clients, technology teams and external engineering partners.The successful candidate will combine strong B2B software product experience with commercial and client-facing capability. You will be comfortable operating at pace, managing multiple products, features and customers simultaneously, and translating customer requirements into products that can be delivered quickly.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and evolve the roadmap across multiple AI-enabled products.Lead product delivery from discovery and requirements through to launch and adoption.Translate customer requirements into product briefs, user stories and prioritised backlogs.Manage sprint planning, backlog refinement and wider product ceremonies.Work closely with engineering, technology and delivery partners to drive development.Lead client product conversations, demonstrations, pilots and onboarding.Contribute to product pricing, positioning and go-to-market strategy.Establish product documentation, release processes and success metrics.What We're Looking ForStrong experience as a Product Lead, Senior Product Manager, Lead Product Manager or similar.Experience within B2B SaaS, enterprise software or another fast-moving software product environment.Proven experience managing multiple products, feature streams and customers simultaneously.Track record of delivering products/features through rapid development and release cycles.Strong roadmap ownership and experience taking products from concept through to launch.Confident and credible client-facing communicator, comfortable leading meetings, presentations and product demos with senior stakeholders.Good understanding of software/platform technology and the ability to work effectively with engineering teams.Experience or strong practical knowledge of AI, Generative AI, LLMs or AI-enabled products.Commercial mindset with exposure to areas such as GTM, pricing, customer adoption or product positioning.Proactive, high-energy approach with the ability to operate effectively in an evolving environment.DesirableExperience within an AI-native or AI-powered software business.Consulting or professional services background.Knowledge of change, transformation, PMO or workforce technology.Experience helping establish or scale a product function.The OpportunityThis is an opportunity to join at an early and important stage of a new AI product journey. You will work closely with senior leadership, take significant ownership of the product direction and have the opportunity to help build and lead the wider product function as the business scales.The role would particularly suit someone who enjoys building rather than maintaining - taking ownership, moving quickly and working across technology, customers and commercial teams to bring new products to market.Lancaster Resources Ltd is operating as an employment agency for this opportunity. Applications will be considered fairly and objectively, based on relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. By submitting your application, you agree to the use of your personal data in line with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection legislation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Should you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform us.