Senior Product Manager

We're looking for a Senior Product Manager to take strategic ownership of a major value stream within our product portfolio. This is a high-impact role requiring vision-setting, clarity in complexity, and delivery of intelligent solutions.,

• Set product vision and strategy.
• Champion customer and market insight.
• Own the roadmap and drive delivery.
• Deliver commercial and financial impact.
• Use data to guide decisions.
• Shape go-to-market plans.
• Lead cross-functional execution.
• Mentor Product Managers and raise the bar on product craft.
• Be the product and AI voice-aligning engineering, commercial and senior leaders behind the vision.
  
  Essential:
• Bring senior Product Management experience in complex environments.
• Bring insurance, SaaS, data or AI product expertise.
• Think strategically and communicate with clarity.
• Use strong analytics and stakeholder management to drive outcomes.
• Mentor Product Managers and build a high-performing product culture.
Desirable:
• Experience with AI-enabled product development.
• Background in enterprise platforms with integration complexity.
• Understanding of regulatory and governance considerations.
  
  CDL is one of the UK's leading software development houses, employing over 600 people at its campus in Stockport. It has a consistent history in the high-volume retail insurance sector. CDL has spearheaded developments in the aggregator, web and telematics space, including connected home, enrichment and self-service solutions. As a result, the company's robust and innovative technologies have enabled its customers to thrive in the highly competitive UK insurance marketplace.
We have built a collaborative and creative culture, leveraging AI-driven solutions to enhance our products, processes and decision-making. We pride ourselves on cultivating an inspiring working environment with our employees at the heart of our company. In a nutshell we are the market leading software house in our industry, creating the software, websites & apps for the Insurance & Finance sector across the UK. If you were to go on a price comparison website, approximately 65% of the companies on there are our clients! Why Join Us? You'll be joining CDL at a pivotal moment-shaping industry-defining products, working with cutting-edge AI capabilities, and influencing the future of insurance technology., CDL recognises that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants. Recruitment Agency Notice: CDL have a PSL in place, but haven't used them for over 3 years, therefore be advised that any unsolicited submission of candidate details - including but not limited to LinkedIn profiles, CVs, or resumes (whether redacted or unredacted) - will be considered freely given and unsolicited. As such, these submissions will not be subject to any fees, terms, or obligations on our part. Only candidate profiles that have been formally discussed with and approved by our Talent Acquisition (TA) team prior to submission AND submitted by agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) operating under agreed terms are authorised to submit candidates. Any submissions from non-PSL agencies, or those made outside of agreed processes, will be deemed non-compliant and will not be eligible for any fees or consideration. About CDL Software The UKs biggest insurance retailers rely on CDLs trend setting solutions to drive success and growth. Our ambition and commitment has produced a track record of delivering exactly that. The result is a client base that includes some of the most profitable insurance operations in the UK. This Policy was last updated in April 2025

The salary for the role of Senior Product Manager is competitive, paying up to £80k DOE, and provides a fantastic opportunity for career progression through CDL's clearly defined career framework (https://progression.cdl.co.uk/). Your growth and advancement within CDL are only limited by your own ambition and effort.,
• Hybrid Working (2 Days a Week in the office - SK4 2HD)
• Truly flexible working.
• 25 days holiday to start, increasing by 1 day per 1 year of service up to 30 days.
• Top employer for 10th year running
• Excellent training and development platform
• Opportunities for career progression
• Health and Wellbeing Programme
• Virtual activities, lunch and learns, coffee mornings and meetups.
• Life and health assurance
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Established Recognition Award System
• Great Parental Benefits
• Diversity and Inclusion network
• Pension scheme
• Community projects and volunteer days
• Refer a friend bonus
Campus Benefits:
• On-site free parking
• Open plan modern offices
• Quiet Spaces are also available
• Shuttle bus to and from the station
• Subsidised restaurant
• Games room and chill out zone
• Annual Hackathon & Deep Racer Events
• Social activities, regular social events through our social group Xtra, including a summer BBQ, competitions, bowling, go-karting, football games, Winter party and much more!
• Car wash, barber, yoga classes, boot camp and massage services all on site
• Cycle to work scheme
• Shower and dry rooms
Diversity and inclusion We're on a journey to keep innovating, that means welcoming new ideas and ways of thinking.