--- title: 'Lead Product Manager at Valtech' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/lead-product-manager-valtech-manchester-11c8nnd1870h' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Lead Product Manager at Valtech - **Company:** Valtech - **Location:** Manchester, United Kingdom - **Posted:** 2026-08-28 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/valtech/jobs/4963481101 ## Job description Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience. The opportunity At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries The Role: As a Lead Product Manager, you are a seasoned product leader who is passionate about experience innovation and eager to push the boundaries of what’s possible. You bring the experience and credibility to lead our most complex, ambiguous work, and to shape the direction of our wider Product practice. You will thrive in this role if you are: - A confident, strategic problem solver who challenges the status quo and shapes direction for others - A collaborative leader who values teamwork, mentorship and knowledge-sharing - Excited by the intersection of technology, creativity and data - Experienced in Agile methodologies, consulting and stakeholder leadership - A confident user of AI tools and technologies, who champions how AI can improve product management practice and outcomes for clients and users Role Responsibilities: Valtech are looking for an experienced, highly motivated, entrepreneurial and dedicated Lead Product Manager to join our team. This role comprises leadership across our most complex and ambiguous agile projects and programmes, often spanning multiple teams and disciplines. Our Product Managers work with our expert in-house teams of developers, designers and testing engineers to deliver innovative, high-quality products. Product Managers at Valtech work at the intersection of disciplines, to create products that unlock value for users and capture value for clients. We work across the full lifecycle of a product, from hypothesis and execution, to growth and optimisation. As a Lead Product Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our teams are building the right thing; products that meet business objectives, deliver value to users and have a strong, commercially viable business case. You’ll work in close collaboration with designers, engineers, strategists, delivery leads and partner with senior and C-suite client stakeholders to define the product and service strategy, clarify priorities, validate hypotheses, align around measures of success, and more, to go from idea to successful implementation. Our Lead Product Managers take on our most complex projects and typically work in a product leadership role within a programme team, guiding other Product Managers as well as the wider delivery team. You'll be actively involved in commercial activities, playing a leading role in pitching, proposals and business development. You'll play a pivotal role in defining our practice strategy, improving our craft and capabilities, and coaching colleagues to support their learning and development. You'll also lead by example in how we use AI: embedding it into your own day-to-day practice as a Product Manager, championing better ways of using AI across your team, and helping design and deploy AI-powered products and capabilities with our clients and their users. Must have qualifications: To be considered for this role, you must meet the following essential qualifications: - Passionate about creating world-class digital products and services - A track record of planning and delivering successful end-to-end products and services, with a demonstrable history of results and the impact they’ve made - Experience working closely with, and influencing, senior and C-suite level stakeholders - Enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues and clients - Have a “test and learn” mentality, and show a desire to constantly improve their skills - Balancing different, and often competing, senior stakeholder needs and priorities to drive work forward - Comfortable with ambiguity and switching between big picture and individual workstreams depending on the focus needed - Experienced in using AI tools and technologies in your day-to-day practice as a Product Manager, and confident championing AI-enabled ways of working across your team - Experience building and deploying AI-powered products or capabilities with organisations and their users - Experience building your own tools, scripts or workflows that extend AI capabilities beyond a standard chat interface Nice to have qualifications: - A breadth and depth of experience across the full product/service lifecycle, from discovery and strategy, to product build, run and optimisation, preferably in the Commerce domain. - A depth of experience in at least one part of the product lifecycle, or an industry - Experience selling work or gaining investment for product ideas - Experience leading teams in large scale, ambiguous, or otherwise challenging environments - Experience coaching and turning underperforming teams into high-performing agile teams - Ability to zoom out, see the bigger picture and breakdown silos. To understand complex systems and identify points of leverage. - Experience mentoring or line managing other Product Managers If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn. Commitment to reaching all kinds of people We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all. The benefits This is a permanent position based in the UK. Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer: - Hybrid working - Career advancement, with international mobility and professional development programs - Learning and development, with access to cutting-edge tools, training and industry experts ## Your application process Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. If your skills and experience align with the role, we’ll reach out for next steps. ⚠️ Beware of recruitment fraud: Only engage with official Valtech email addresses ending in @valtech.com. We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know. ## About Valtech Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world. At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more. At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate. Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us. ## About Valtech ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Valtech is a global experience innovation company that helps clients transform their businesses through strategy, design, and technology. - **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped; growth funded through acquisitions rather than traditional venture capital) - **Headquarters**: Chicago, Illinois, USA (with a global network of offices) - **Founded**: 1993 - **Founders**: Frédéric Crépin and François-Xavier Collet ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Digital Experience, Digital Transformation, Marketing & Commerce, Technology Consulting - **Target customers**: B2B, Enterprise, and SMB clients across industries like automotive, retail, CPG, financial services, travel & hospitality, manufacturing, public sector, and luxury. - **Mission or purpose statement**: "We exist to unlock a better way to experience the world." [valtech.com](https://www.valtech.com/en-us/about/) ## Products & Services - **Experience Elevation**: Strategy, design, and optimization of customer experiences across digital touchpoints. - **Commerce Acceleration**: Implementation and scaling of commerce platforms (e.g., composable commerce) for brands like Mars and Bose. [valtech.com](https://www.valtech.com/) - **Enterprise Transformation**: Large-scale technology modernization, cloud migration, and platform re-platforming (e.g., "Renew, not re-platform"). - **Marketing Creativity & Performance**: Brand strategy, creative campaigns, and performance marketing. - **Data Evolution**: Data strategy, AI/ML solutions, and business intelligence. [valtech.com](https://www.valtech.com/en-us/about/) - **Valtech One**: An AI adoption accelerator platform designed to help enterprises deploy AI at scale. [valtech.com](https://www.valtech.com/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed. - **Key Metric**: **Revenue** – Approximately $1 billion+ estimated based on headcount and industry benchmarks; **Headcount** – ~7,000 employees globally. [valtech.com](https://www.valtech.com/en-us/why-choose-valtech/) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not venture-backed; growth driven by acquisitions. Key technology partners include major cloud and commerce platform providers (e.g., Adobe, Salesforce, SAP, Google Cloud, Contentful). - **Growth Signals**: - Rapid headcount growth: from ~3,000 in 2020 to ~7,000 in 2024. - Over 40 acquisitions since 2015, adding specialized capabilities in commerce, data, and AI. - Named "Best Workplace for Innovators" by Fast Company. [valtech.com](https://www.valtech.com/) - Client roster includes global brands like Ford, Mars, Bose, Discover, Mandarin Oriental, Lexus, and Eton Shirts. ## Competitive Advantages - **Global scale with local presence**: 60+ offices across 30+ countries, enabling near-shore and on-shore delivery. - **"Uncommon Connections"**: A core philosophy of combining diverse disciplines (strategy, design, engineering, data) to create breakthrough solutions. - **Acquisition-led growth**: Ability to rapidly absorb specialized talent and technology, rather than building from scratch. - **Deep vertical expertise**: Proven track record in complex, regulated industries (financial services, public sector, healthcare, automotive). - **Proprietary tools**: Valtech One for AI acceleration and composable commerce frameworks. ## Strategic Focus - **AI and Data**: Scaling AI adoption through Valtech One and building data-driven experiences for clients. - **Composable Commerce**: Leading the shift from monolithic platforms to modular, flexible commerce architectures. - **Global expansion**: Continued acquisitions to fill geographic and capability gaps, especially in APAC and LATAM. - **Sustainability**: Responsible innovation and technology’s impact on society are core to the company's purpose. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Valtech emphasizes a "We before Me" mindset, informal culture, and a strong sense of community across global teams. They describe themselves as a "multi-cultural bunch of ambitious digital natives, innovators, makers and doers." [valtech.com](https://www.valtech.com/career/) - **Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy**: "We offer the flexible work schedules and generous paid time off packages needed to help you create the best work/life balance for yourself." Many roles are remote-first, but there are also office-based positions. [valtech.com](https://www.valtech.com/en-us/valtech-as-workplace/) - **Diversity & Inclusion**: "We are committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our employees, global consumers, partners and communities." [valtech.com](https://www.valtech.com/en-us/valtech-as-workplace/) - **Growth & Opportunity**: "Want to work with some of the biggest brands in the world — like Ford, Mars and Bose— and dive into the latest technology? Valtech offers opportunities to stretch your skills and experience while collaborating with a dynamic team of industry experts." [valtech.com](https://www.valtech.com/en-us/valtech-as-workplace/) - **Notable Perks**: Generous PTO, flexible work schedules, global project opportunities, and a strong learning culture. ## Sources 1. [valtech.com](https://www.valtech.com/) 2. [valtech.com](https://www.valtech.com/en-us/about/) 3. [valtech.com](https://www.valtech.com/en-us/valtech-as-workplace/) 4. [valtech.com](https://www.valtech.com/career/) 5. [valtech.com](https://www.valtech.com/career/jobs/) 6. 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