Lead Product Manager Mobile App

Hybrid in the UK

The company

Small businesses move fast. Opportunities often dont wait and cash flow pressures can appear overnight. To keep going and growing SMEs need finance thats as flexible and responsive as they are.

Thats why we built iwoca. Our smart technology data science and five-star customer service ensures business owners can act with the speed confidence and control they need exactly when its needed.

Weve already cleared the way for 100000 businesses with more than 4 billion in funding. Our passionate team is driven to help even more SMEs succeed through access to better finance and other services that make running a business easier. Our ultimate mission is to support one million SMEs in their defining moments creating lasting impact for the communities and economies they drive.

The role

We are seeking an experienced Product Lead to take full ownership of a core strategic initiative: the creation launch and scaling of iwocas dedicated mobile application. This is a foundational leadership role where you will define the future of our customer experience.

As the ultimate champion for the mobile channel you will:

• Define the mobile app vision and strategy starting with Credit Cards. Ensure the foundational architecture is scalable across all iwoca products.

• Build and lead a new high-performing mobile app development team from the ground up.

• Drive Impact by acting with the autonomy of a business owner directly influencing key metrics like customer engagement retention and lifetime value.

This is a high-profile opportunity to build something enduring and solidify iwocas position as the leading SME finance provider.

Product strategy & roadmap

• Own and champion the end-to-end product vision strategy and roadmap for the iwoca mobile app ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and customer needs.

• Define the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and subsequent phases prioritising features that deliver maximum customer and business value quickly.

• Conduct continuous market competitor and user research to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation in the FinTech mobile space.

• Establish track and relentlessly pursue key product metrics.

Team building & leadership

• Design and create the optimal team for mobile app development (iOS Android integrating with Backend).

• Lead coach and mentor the mobile app team fostering a culture of high performance collaboration and customer obsession.

Execution & delivery

• Oversee the full product lifecycle from concept and design through development launch and post-launch optimisation.

• Establish and maintain rigorous real-time monitoring of all core KPIs

• Evaluate onboard and manage external development agencies or contractors where necessary ensuring quality security and timely delivery.

• Work closely with core Product Compliance and Marketing teams to ensure seamless integration of the mobile app with existing iwoca platforms and successful Go-To-Market strategies.

• Ensure the application adheres to the highest standards of security regulatory compliance and performance leveraging native mobile technologies where appropriate.
  

The requirements

• 5 years of progressive experience in Product Management with at least 2 years focused specifically on native mobile app development (iOS and/or Android).

• Demonstrable experience launching a mobile application from concept to market.

• Proven leadership experience in hiring building and leading a cross-functional product or engineering team.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to define metrics analyse data and draw actionable conclusions to drive product decisions.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills capable of presenting complex roadmaps to executive leadership.

• A solid technical foundation enabling productive collaboration with engineers and external technical partners.

Bonus:

• Experience in the FinTech or Payments sector is highly advantageous.

• Familiarity with scaling mobile apps and maintaining high App Store ratings/reviews.

The salary

We expect to pay from 100000 - 130000 for this role. But were open-minded so definitely include your salary goals with your application. We routinely benchmark salaries against market rates and run quarterly performance and salary reviews.

The culture

At iwoca we prioritise a culture of learning growth and support and invest in the professional development of our team members. We value diversity in thought and skill and encourage you to explore new areas of interest to help us improve our products and services.

The offices

We put a lot of effort into making iwoca a great place to work:

• Offices in London Leeds Berlin and Frankfurt with plenty of drinks and snacks.

• Events and community-led groups including running groups padel and monthly ping-pong and pool competitions.

The benefits

• Flexible working hours.

• Medical insurance from Vitality including discounted gym membership.

• A private GP service (separate from Vitality) for you your partner and your dependents.

• 25 days holiday per year an extra day off for your birthday the option to buy or sell an additional five days of annual leave and unlimited unpaid leave.

• A one-month fully paid sabbatical after four years.

• Instant access to external counselling and therapy sessions for team members that need emotional or mental health support.

• 3% Pension contributions on total earnings.

• An employee equity incentive scheme.

• Generous parental leave and a nursery tax benefit scheme to help you save money.

• Electric car scheme and cycle to work scheme.

• Two company retreats a year: weve been to France Italy Spain and further afield.

And to make sure we all keep learning we offer:

• A learning and development budget for everyone.

• Company-wide talks with internal and external speakers.

• Access to learning platforms like Treehouse.

Useful links:

• iwoca benefits & policies

• Interview welcome pack

Required Experience:

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