Director of Product

Nomia is transforming the way organizations manage tail spend procurement.

Our AI-powered SaaS platform combines cutting-edge technology with deep human procurement expertise to simplify sourcing, drive compliance, and unlock measurable value.

With a fast-growing global customer base and teams across London, Dubai, Singapore, Krakow, Chicago, and India, we’re building a rocket ship for growth, and we’re looking for passionate, high-impact people to join us.

The Role

To ensure the existing Tail Spend Management SaaS platform is fit for purpose and the future product enhancements are appropriate and timely. This role is critical in shaping the direction of both our external and internal platforms.

Acting as the bridge between the business needs and technology delivery, you will ensure that customer, supplier and internal requirements are translated into clear product priorities, while driving execution across product & engineering teams.

You will own the product roadmap, oversee product development cycles and work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver features that meet customer needs, align with business strategy and maintain high standards of quality and timeliness.

This role is a leadership role, which requires building a team of high quality product managers and empowering them to excel. The team will need to be external facing (market, customers, competitors) and have strong business analysis & project management skills.

The Director of Product role requires a balance of hands-on product management with strategic oversight, with the ability to step into leadership gaps as needed to ensure continuity in product vision and delivery.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with company strategy and customer needs.
• Work closely with the CPO to shape product strategy, while independently managing key strategic and operational responsibilities. Ensure the product team gather and prioritise requirements from customers, internal stakeholders and the wider business.
• Oversee and support product managers in managing sprint planning, backlog prioritisation and release management.
• Ensure the development team delivers against sprint and release commitments - balancing speed, quality and scope.
• Act as a translation layer between the business functions (sales, operations, customer success, finance, etc.) and technology.
• Define metrics, analyse product usage data, conduct market research, competitive analysis and product fit assessments to inform product decisions.
• Ensure customer & internal stakeholder feedback & provide insights into product development.
• Partner with engineering leadership to ensure smooth delivery and scalability of our platforms.
• Serve as a visible product leader within the organisation, championing a product-first culture.
• Ensure compliance with Nomia’s data protection and information security policies.
• Foster and promote continuous improvement in systems and processes.

About You

• Curiosity and Market Awareness - Keen to understand industry trends, procurement challenges, and evolving customer needs to keep the product competitive and relevant.
• Structured and Organised - Able to manage complex requirements, competing priorities, and multiple stakeholder groups with clarity and discipline.
• Strong Translator - Comfortable moving between commercial, operational, and technical conversations, ensuring alignment across diverse audiences.
• Leadership and Influence - Inspires confidence in teams and stakeholders, guiding without authority where needed and driving accountability.
• Outcome-driven - Focused on delivering tangible value for both the business and customers, not just outputs.
• Collaborative Mindset - Works openly with colleagues across functions, encouraging knowledge sharing and collective ownership of success.
• You will be fanatical about Product / Market Fit.
• You will be the control master of the Design System in Figma.
• You will be proud and accountable at all times, while holding others accountable.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• 15+ years experience in fast moving tech environments including 10+ years in product management, business analysis or digital marketing, with proven experience in leadership.
• Strong background in requirements gathering, roadmap ownership, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage both internal-facing and external-facing products concurrently.
• Experience working with Agile development teams and driving delivery to deadlines.
• Strong communication & stakeholder management skills, and ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience in roles that have required a mix of strategic thinking and hands-on involvement.
• Proven leadership experience covering product management, technology and marketing.
• Experienced in startup / scale up environments, comfortable leading from the front as well as delegating to others.

General Information

• Adhere to Nomia’s data protection and information security policies at all times.
• Promote diversity and inclusion in line with Nomia’s core values.
• This is a hybrid role, with three office days per week required, potentially more during training or as requested by your supervisor.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in systems and processes.
• Please note that this role description is a guideline, and duties may evolve over time.