Zen Educate
Chief Product and Technology Officer
On-site
Full Time
#Product
#Technology
#Education
#Product Management
#Team Leadership
#Strategic Planning
#Customer Research
#Agile Development
#Data Analysis
#User Experience
#Regulatory Compliance
Zen Educate is looking for a Chief Product and Technology Officer
Full TimeExecutiveOn-siteUnited KingdomProductTechnologyEducationProduct ManagementTeam LeadershipStrategic PlanningCustomer ResearchAgile DevelopmentData AnalysisUser ExperienceRegulatory ComplianceEnglishLife insuranceEquity compensationPaid time offRemote work
We are Zen, a high-growth company on a mission to modernize the education sector by replacing inefficient, paper-based staffing agencies with a digital platform that connects schools directly with teachers. Having recently secured $37 million in Series B funding, we are looking for a Chief Product and Technology Officer to lead our team of over 30 professionals in London as we scale our impact across the UK and US markets.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute our product vision while ensuring alignment with broader business goals.
- Collaborate with the CEO and executive team to set key objectives for product improvements and new market launches.
- Lead, hire, and mentor our product management, engineering, and design teams.
- Refine our agile development practices to ensure high-quality delivery.
- Prioritize the product roadmap by analyzing customer needs and solving complex business challenges.
- Embed rigorous customer research and data analysis into our product development cycle.
- Oversee regulatory compliance, data security, and the management of third-party vendors.
Must-haves
- Over 10 years of relevant professional experience in product and technology leadership.
- Proven track record of working with executives to translate business strategy into actionable product objectives.
- Extensive experience managing and scaling cross-functional teams.
- Strong technical and analytical skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
- A history of delivering products that prioritize user experience and high-quality design.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to present effectively to senior stakeholders.
- Fluency in English.
Nice-to-haves
- A growth mindset and a strong bias toward taking action.
- A genuine passion for building products that generate a positive social impact.
Benefits
- Equity compensation to ensure you have ownership in our success.
- Life insurance and health insurance coverage.
- Paid time off starting at 25 days, which increases with your tenure.
- Access to an electric car scheme and a cycle-to-work program.
- A central London office featuring an on-site gym, café, bike parking, and fresh fruit.
- The flexibility of remote work options.
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