We're looking for a Product Development Manager to join our Finance Technology team. Based from the NEXT Head Office in Leicestershire!
The Role:
As a Product Development Manager at NEXT, you will take technical ownership of an application or a suite of core applications, driving the future of what's possible for our retail products.
You are here to bridge the gap between technical delivery and commercial strategy, successfully managing and delivering a high-value portfolio of application development projects from initial concept to deployment.
Leading a dedicated, collaborative squad of around 5 Developers and Business Analysts, you will make a lasting impact by ensuring the integrity, availability, and security of our systems while shaping NEXT's long-term systems roadmap.
From day one, you will be fully supported by our technology leadership team, integrated into our Agile development frameworks, and given the autonomy to drive real change
What You’ll Take On:
- Invite Collaboration & Lead: Lead and coach your squad, conducting regular one-to-ones and performance reviews to foster a high-performance learning culture.
- Make It Happen: Drive the delivery of a significant £10m+ project portfolio, overseeing everything from resource estimation to final project closure.
- Push the Boundaries: Define project scopes by analysing strategic business drivers, validating complex requirements, and contributing fresh ideas to our wider applications strategy.
- Keep It Real: Own application standards by ensuring all quality, legislative (FCA/PCI), and governance guidelines are met while providing clear, transparent communication to stakeholders.
- Always Think Customer: Champion operational stability and manage day-to-day support to ensure a seamless experience for our customers.
What You’ll Bring:
- A collaborative leadership style with the ability to manage the technical, strategic, and human elements of a fast-paced development squad.
- Deep technical knowledge of Agile principles, ceremonies, and delivery tools.
- A customer-first mindset with a genuine determination to elevate the shopping experience.
- Clear, professional communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts and align diverse teams.
- Excellent organisational skills to manage multi-million-pound budgets and shifting priorities with ease.
- A forward-thinking attitude, actively bringing new learning and innovation back to the team.
Standing still isn't an option here—change is what we do. We know everyone is at their best when they are being themselves, which is why we foster an environment with no egos, just people working together to make a difference.
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- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- Company performance based bonus
- Sharesave scheme
- On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Early VIP access to sale stock
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
- Free on-site parking
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
- Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
Skills Required
- Leadership and people management, including one-to-ones and performance reviews
- Technical ownership of applications and experience with Agile principles, ceremonies, and delivery tools
- Experience managing large budgets and delivering multi-million-pound project portfolios
- Knowledge of regulatory and governance requirements (FCA, PCI) and ensuring compliance
- Strong communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to stakeholders
- Customer-first mindset focused on improving the shopping experience and operational stability
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment
- Forward-thinking attitude and willingness to bring innovation and learning to the team
What We Do
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines of health care by developing innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD and its 65,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help improve patient outcomes, improve the safety and efficiency of clinicians’ care delivery process, enable laboratory scientists to better diagnose disease and advance researchers’ capabilities to develop the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health care. In 2017, BD welcomed C. R. Bard and its products into the BD family. For more information on BD, please visit bd.com.
