Head Of Product (Education & Student)

The University of Sheffield delivers life-enhancing research, innovation and education - come and join one of the teams that makes that possible. In IT Services, we’re dedicated to providing excellent IT systems, services and infrastructure to meet the needs of our students and colleagues. Our world is dynamic and so are we. We work closely with everyone who uses IT at the University, to make sure it works for them, so they can focus on improving themselves and the world around us. So if you want to support the next generations of students, leaders and researchers, we want you on our team. We have an exciting opportunity for a senior leader to join the IT Services Product Delivery Team, which is responsible for the delivery of our technology-enabled strategy and IT operational services. We have a product-led delivery model that supports the University’s mission. We are seeking a creative, focused, high-performing and engaging Head of Product to articulate the vision for our Education & Student digital experience, and to lead a cross-cutting team to deliver prioritised objectives within that strategic pillar. You will be confident working with colleagues and senior stakeholders across the University to ensure that our key technologies and services continue to be fit for purpose and that we deliver value to our customers, stakeholders and the institution through the right technology choices to achieve expected outcomes. You will have a wide range of experience of building and leading high-performing teams, translating strategic objectives into prioritised and measurable roadmaps, and executing these through visible and accessible delivery plans, orchestrating resources to meet needs and managing risk and dependency throughout. You will have excellent communication skills and a track record of strategic influencing across a wide range of customers and partners. A good understanding of Teaching and Learning technologies and the HE sector generally is also required – including the strategic challenges and opportunities faced by Universities – as you will work closely with members of Academic and Professional Services departments to ensure that our product delivery is aligned with our Education Strategy needs. You will work across the department to embed our values and ways of working. This is a rare opportunity to work in an exceptional university within a creative team who have the drive and determination to design and deliver sector-leading products and services to our wide customer base. What We Offer 41 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days. Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities. A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible. A highly competitive pension scheme. Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme. A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes. An inclusive and diverse workplace. A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more. To find out what makes the University of Sheffield a remarkable place to work, watch this short film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LblLk18zmo, and follow @sheffielduni and @ShefUniJobs on Twitter for more information.