Head Of Product
- Madrid, Spain
- Full time
- Competitive
- 16th May 2026
Full Description
Provide continuous exposure of Olympic sports and athletes beyond the Olympic Games period and help create anticipation while providing opportunities to "re-live the experience" after the Games
Highlight the relevance of the Olympic Values to the challenges of today's world
Engage the young generations around the world, building affinity, entertainment and education
About The Role:
The Head of Product is responsible for transforming business goals and audience needs into high‑impact digital products by defining, leading, and delivering a clear product vision and roadmap. The role ensures the continuous evolution of digital platforms across the full product lifecycle, balancing user experience, technical scalability, and commercial goals in line with organisational strategy across all platforms and phases (Games and Non- Games).
Duties & Responsibilities:
Product Strategy & Vision
Define, build and continuously evolve together with the Leadership team, the product vision and long‑term roadmap across all digital platforms.
Align product strategy with organisational goals, audience growth, and commercial priorities.
Evaluate and introduce next‑generation solutions and technologies to enhance digital experiences.
Maintain a strong, data‑driven decision‑making culture using analytics, user feedback, market research, and experimentation.
Product Delivery & Lifecycle Management
Lead the end‑to‑end product lifecycle from concept to launch and ongoing optimisation.
Translate strategic goals into clear product requirements, user stories, and prioritised backlogs.
Ensure product features deliver measurable value, user engagement, and business impact.
Oversee delivery timelines, dependencies, and risks to ensure high‑quality outcomes.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Technology, Content, Marketing, Data & Analytics, and Programme Management teams to ensure alignment and execution.
Partner with commercial and marketing teams to support go‑to‑market strategies and product adoption.
Promote product thinking across the organisation, clearly communicating priorities, progress, and performance.
Team Leadership & Development
Enable, coach, and develop a high‑performing product organisation, including Product Managers and UX/design teams.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑accountability team culture.
Support professional development through mentoring, training, and clear performance expectations.
Coordinate internal teams and manage relationships with external partners, agencies, and vendors where required.
Operational Excellence
Define and continuously improve product development processes to ensure scalability and efficiency.
Ensure strong governance across product planning, prioritisation, and delivery.
Monitor platform performance, stability, and user experience, particularly during high‑traffic or critical periods.
Skills, Requirements & Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, or a related field required.
MBA or equivalent advanced business or technical qualification preferred.
Minimum of 15- 20 years’ experience in digital product management or closely related roles.
Significant experience leading complex, consumer‑facing digital products across web, mobile, and connected platforms with 10 years of experience in managing cross-functional teams and strategic planning is essential.
Proven track record of defining product strategy and delivering large‑scale digital products end‑to‑end.
Demonstrated experience managing and developing cross‑functional product teams.
Expertise, Knowledge & Competencies:
Product & Domain Expertise
Deep understanding of the digital product lifecycle, user experience principles, and product discovery techniques.
Strong knowledge of agile product development methodologies and tools.
Ability to synthesise qualitative and quantitative data into clear product insights and informed choices.
Experience working within digital media, content, streaming, or consumer digital platforms is highly desirable.
Leadership & Collaboration
Strong ability to lead, influence, and align stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate product vision, trade‑offs, and outcomes.
Comfortable operating in complex, matrixed environments with multiple priorities.
Digital Tools & Ways of Working
Proficiency with product and collaboration tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and design collaboration platforms.
Experience working closely with UX/design teams using wireframes, prototypes, and user flows.
Strong project and delivery management capabilities, with attention to detail and follow‑through.
Personal Attributes
Strategic thinker with a hands‑on, execution‑focused mindset.
User‑centric and outcomes‑driven, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable working in fast‑paced, evolving environments.
What we offer:
Health & Well-being– Private health insurance, mental health support, wellness & gym programs. Online support focused on employee well-being.
Work-life Balance– Work from home flexibility (up to 30%), paid time off, parental leave.
Other Incentives– Meal vouchers, transportation vouchers, pension plan.
Visa & Relocation Assistance- Support for employees obtaining visas and relocating from outside Spain.
Professional Growth- Training, language classes, development opportunities.
International Collaboration- Diverse Teams, Global Impact.
Why join us:
Be part of a global team shaping the future of sports broadcasting.
Develop innovative projects and drive operational excellence.
Collaborate with passionate professionals in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
Enjoy opportunities for professional growth including learning development programs and new project exposure.
Working with a multi-national organisation: we have over 35 Nationalities in our organisation.
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Only direct candidate applications to our organisation will be accepted.
Our Commitment to Diversity:
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all people. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or background.
The organisation
- Federations & Governing Bodies
- Lausanne, Switzerland
- 250-2000 employees
- Website
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