Product Lead EDQ UK&I

As a Product Lead at Experian for the UK&I region, you'll own the prioritization of product requests, support innovation efforts, and guide the creation of the product roadmap. You'll also oversee product lifecycle reporting and create End of Lifecycle plans, ensuring alignment with market demand and communicating effectively with stakeholders.

To be successful as a Product Lead at Experian, candidates should have experience in product management within a tech environment, particularly with data-oriented software products. Experience in data quality and management processes across various markets is also essential. A strong ability to communicate and collaborate with global teams is critical.

Experian offers a robust benefits package for Product Leads, which includes hybrid working opportunities, competitive compensation, pension schemes, healthcare benefits, and additional annual leave options. The company also emphasizes work/life balance and supports diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

Innovation is a cornerstone of the Product Lead role at Experian. You will partner with cross-functional teams to develop new ideas within the EDQ UK&I team and ensure that innovative efforts are tracked and incorporated into the Global Innovation framework, allowing you to contribute significantly to product development.

Experian places high importance on employee development and offers various avenues for career growth. Product Leads are encouraged to engage in training programs, mentoring initiatives, and are supported through a culture that champions personal development and skills enhancement.

In my previous roles, I successfully managed product life cycles from inception to launch, focusing on user needs and market demand. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, I ensured alignment with business objectives and user requirements, drawing instances of innovation I spearheaded.

Prioritizing requests effectively requires a clear understanding of stakeholder objectives and market impact. I use a combination of data analysis and stakeholder discussions to categorize requests based on urgency and strategic value for the business, ensuring that the most critical needs are addressed first.

I adopt a structured approach to product launches, starting with thorough planning that includes defining goals, timelines, and necessary resources. I also focus on gathering feedback pre-launch to refine the product and ensure that marketing and sales teams have the right materials for a successful introduction to the market.

In my previous position, we faced a significant delay in product development due to unforeseen challenges. I organized an emergency cross-department meeting, encouraged open communication, and redirected resources where needed, which ultimately allowed us to meet our launch window while improving our response strategies for the future.

I actively engage in the tech community, attend industry conferences, and subscribe to relevant journals. This helps me stay informed about trends and technologies that could benefit our products and allows me to network with innovators in the field.

I have been involved in establishing data quality frameworks within my previous roles, focusing on how data is collected, managed, and utilized. Ensuring compliance with governance standards has taught me the importance of maintaining accuracy, reliability, and accessibility of data in decision-making processes.

I view feedback as a crucial part of the product development process. I actively solicit input from users and stakeholders, analyze feedback objectively, and incorporate actionable insights into our product roadmap. This iterative process helps refine our offerings and align them better with user needs.

I focus on fostering open communication through regular meetings and updates, utilizing collaborative tools, and establishing clear lines of responsibility. I strive to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable sharing ideas and concerns about the product's progress.

I admire Experian’s dedication to innovation and its impact on diverse markets. The opportunity to lead product initiatives that harness the power of data excites me, and I believe my background and passion for data quality will contribute to driving Experian's mission forward.

One of the biggest challenges in product management today is navigating the rapid pace of technological change while meeting evolving customer needs. Staying flexible and open to learning, coupled with data-driven decision-making, can help mitigate risks and capitalize on new opportunities.