Head of Product Product & Insights Sunderland, UK, Leeds (UK), Dublin
Posted 12 hours 49 minutes ago by Tombola
Location: Sunderland, Leeds or Dublin - (If based in Leeds or Dublin, regular travel to Sunderland is required.)
Team: Product
Reports to: Director of Product & Insight
Closing date: Applications open until at least 12 January
As we head into a new year, tombola is doubling down on our ambition to build the best product in the industry. To help us do that, we're looking for an exceptional Head of Product to play a pivotal role in shaping our future.
This is a senior, high-impact leadership role with full ownership of product strategy, delivery and performance. You'll lead and inspire our Product Management and Experimentation teams, working closely with Technology and the wider business to turn insight into action and ambition into results.
Whether you're looking for a fresh challenge in the new year or ready to step into a defining role in your career, this is an opportunity to make a real and lasting impact.
The roleAs Head of Product, you will be the driving force behind tombola's product vision and strategy. You'll ensure our roadmap is aligned to business goals, rooted in customer insight, and executed at pace.
This role takes end-to-end ownership of the product lifecycle - from ideation and prioritisation through to development, launch and ongoing optimisation. You'll be a collaborative, visible leader who builds trust across product squads, technology partners and commercial stakeholders, while keeping the wider business informed and engaged.
Taking a truly insight-led approach, you'll use data, experimentation and customer research to guide decision-making, optimise performance and ensure we're always focused on what matters most to our players.
You will also be a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), contributing to broader business strategy and helping shape tombola's overall success.
What you'll doProduct Strategy & Vision
Define and execute a clear, compelling product strategy that explains where tombola's product is going and how we'll get there.
Team Leadership
Lead, coach and inspire 12 cross-functional product squads to deliver against our product vision and build the best product in gaming.
Roadmap Ownership & Accountability
Own the tombola product roadmap, with full accountability for driving revenue growth through product development.
Create and maintain clear rolling roadmaps that articulate what we're doing and why.
Product Delivery & Execution
Ensure products reach players efficiently, proactively removing blockers and identifying risks early across Product and Tech teams.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Build strong, trusted relationships across Technology, Commercial, Marketing, Operations, Design and more.
Drive alignment through clear priorities and ruthless focus.
Experimentation Leadership
Own A/B testing across tombola's markets, setting experimentation focus and embedding testing into the product development process.
Player Focus
Build products players genuinely engage with by deeply understanding player needs and behaviours.
Use research, metrics and performance data to continuously assess impact and pivot where needed.
Senior Leadership Contribution
Actively contribute as a member of the SMT, supporting wider business initiatives and long-term growth.
Agile & Product Management Expertise: Strong command of Agile methodologies, design thinking and modern product management principles.
Change Management: Experience creating and delivering long-term change strategies and communication plans.
Stakeholder & Communication Skills: Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to communicate clearly and credibly across diverse audiences.
Problem-Solving & Decision Making: A creative, analytical thinker who explores alternatives, makes informed decisions and drives innovation.
High empathy and emotional intelligence, with a strong focus on listening to players and colleagues.
Self-motivated and trusted to lead with autonomy and accountability.
Authentic, genuine and transparent in your leadership style.
Detail-oriented and close to the action, enabling effective prioritisation and communication.
Comfortable working under pressure and to ambitious deadlines.
Fun, supportive and positive - creating an environment where teams can do their best work.
This role will be open until at least 12 January, giving time to apply over the festive period. If you're looking for a senior leadership role where you can truly shape product direction, inspire teams and make a meaningful impact - we'd love to hear from you.