Head of Product - Life Sales 12-month FTC

About The RoleTeam UK Prospect, Direct and Life Adviser ProductWorking Pattern - Hybrid 2days per week in the Vitality London, Bournemouth or Stockport Office.Full time hours per week.We are happy to discuss flexible working!Top 3 skills needed for this role: Proven product leadership in regulated environmentsStrong commercial & outcome-driven decision makingExpertise in sales journeys (telephony & digital)What this role is all about:Were looking for a Head of Product Life Sales, on a 12-month fixed term contract, to take full ownership of how we design and deliver our sales experience across both telephony and digital channels. This is a high-impact role where youll set the vision, shape the roadmap, and lead a team to deliver measurable commercial results. Working at the heart of the business, youll partner closely with sales, commercial and technology teams to continuously evolve how we sell and serve our customers.Key Actions Set the direction Define an outcome-led vision and roadmap for your value streams and keep it connected to business strategyMake smart prioritisation calls and hold the line on them, even when the pressure is onWork closely with sales, commercial, and operations teams to make sure your product investments land with real impactLead your squads Coach and develop Product Managers, raising the bar on product thinkingDrive genuine agile maturity beyond process compliance and toward real flow, learning, and outcome focusBring a pragmatic approach to PI Planning - use it to align, not to constrainEvolve the sales channel Bring deep knowledge of telephony-based sales and a clear view on where digital and messaging channels can complement or replace themIdentify friction, run experiments, and shift the metrics that matter: conversion, satisfaction, and adviser experienceChampion both the adviser and the customerUse AI to work smarter Apply AI tools to accelerate the work: discovery, documentation, analysis, and prioritisationBring informed views on how AI is changing software delivery and help your squads adapt practicallyStay curious and share what you learnInfluence and connect Build trusted relationships with engineering leads, architects, and Scrum MastersRepresent your portfolio clearly at programme-level governance and PI eventsCollaborate with the wider Head of Product community on shared practices, standards, and ways of workingDefine, measure, and report on product performance Work cross-functionally to define and own the product measures of successEstablish clear goals and KPIs, ensuring alignment to business strategy and commercial outcomesWhat do you need to thrive? Proven experience as a Head of Product or Senior Product Manager in a complex, regulated environment, with ownership of commercial outcomesExperience across sales channels (telephony and/or direct digital journeys)Strong understanding of Scaled Agile (SAFe), including PI PlanningPractical experience using AI tools to improve product delivery and decision-makingStrong leadership and coaching capability, with experience developing high-performing product teamsCommercially focused and outcomes-driven, confident influencing senior stakeholders and making prioritisation decisionsSo, whats in it for you? Bonus Schemes A bonus that regularly rewards you for your performanceA pension of up to 12% We will match your contributions up to 6% of your salaryOur award-winning Vitality health insurance With its own set of rewards and benefitsLife Assurance Four times annual salaryThese are just some of the many perks that we offer! To view the extensive range of benefits we offer, please visit our careers page. Fantastic Benefits. Exciting rewards. Great career opportunities!If you are successfulin your application and join us at Vitality, this is our promise to you, w e will: Help you to be the healthiest youve ever beenCreate an environment that embraces you as you are and enables you to be your best selfGive you flexibility on how, where and when you workHelp you advance your career by playing you to your strengthsGive you a voice to help our business grow and make Vitality a great place to beGive you the space to try, fail and learnProvide a healthy balance of challenge and supportRecognise and reward you with a competitive salary and amazing benefitsBe there for you when you need usProvide opportunities for you to be a force for good in societyWe commit to all these things because we want you to feel that you belong, and are supported to be happy and healthy.About The CompanyWere incredibly proud to be recognised for the culture we've created recently being named one of Glassdoors Best Places to Work 2026 , and in 2024 we were delighted to be awarded Top 10 Places to Work in the Sunday Times Awards.Vitality is a multi-award-winning UK insurance brand, here to make the world a healthier, happier place.Weve been a purpose and values-driven business from day 1- long before it became fashionable. Our core purpose is to make people healthier and enhance protect their lives. Vitality pioneered shared-value insurance. We incentivise people to live healthier longer lives they benefit, our business benefits, and society benefits. Were successful because we attract, develop, and retain the best people and because we care.Plus, you get to join our 1.7+ million members with access to our unique health insurance and healthy living programme. Just to make sure you know our products inside and out.Ready to find out if were the right fit for you? We cant wait.Diversity & InclusionAt Vitality, were committed to diversity and inclusion because its good for our employees, for our business, and for society. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.Vitalitys approach to sustainabilityVitality is a business that drives positive change. We reward people for making and sustaining healthier choices. But healthy people also need a healthy environment. To learn more please visit our Careers page. #LI-HybridIf we are fortunate in receiving a high volume of quality applications we may need to close this vacancy early. If you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible.TPBN1_UKTJ