Senior Product Manager

You'll lead the development of a new, greenfield platform that sits at the heart of CES's growth. Built to scale across markets, this product will transform how we support container deposit schemes, replacing bespoke solutions with a scalable, SaaS-native platform. This is a hands-on, high-impact role. You'll define product direction in ambiguity, work closely with cross-functional teams, and shape a system that's robust, extensible, and ready to grow. You'll also help reset the bar for product management at CES, bringing focus, clarity, and momentum where it matters most.

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end delivery of large areas of a complex Platform product from discovery through to scaled rollout; Translate complex user, business, and technical requirements into a clear product strategy and roadmap; Work cross-functionally with engineering, design, and delivery leads to drive high-quality, iterative development; Define and deliver product increments that show meaningful progress, unlock feedback, and drive value; Lead solution design in ambiguous problem spaces, balancing short-term delivery with long-term platform integrity; Use customer insight, data, and domain expertise to shape product decisions and prioritise effectively; Align internal stakeholders around the product vision, roadmap, and business goals; Set and uphold high standards of product practice across the team; Support the shift from client-specific solutions to a SaaS platform built on insight, automation, and repeatability; Contribute to shaping a strong product culture across CES

Requirements

Solid years of product management experience, including ownership of complex, high-impact products across multiple teams; Track record of delivering platform or SaaS products in fast-moving, ambiguous environments; Thinks strategically, acts pragmatically, knowing when to go deep vs. when to move fast; Strong systems thinker, able to connect user needs, business goals, and technical constraints into coherent solutions; Leads through clarity, able to simplify complexity, align teams, and communicate direction with confidence; Comfortable working without a playbook and solving undefined problems; Uses data, insights, and curiosity to drive product direction; Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills; Acts as a role model for high-quality product practice and helps raise the bar for the broader team; Motivated by meaningful work, real-world outcomes, and the opportunity to shape something from the ground up

Nice to have

Experience building business cases and financial models; Experience launching new products or revenue-generating propositions; Experience in B2B SaaS, platform, or marketplace businesses

Benefits

Inclusive culture; Hybrid and flexible working; Career development