Product Engineering Manager

Pod Point

Product Engineering Manager leading platform strategy and performance at Pod, the UK's leading EV charging provider. Responsible for vendor management, budget ownership, hands-on improvements, and team development in a hybrid role.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £80,000 - £90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing enterprise platforms, including CRM systems and SaaS tools, while effectively leading teams in agile delivery environments. Proven ability to manage budgets, vendor relationships, and drive platform improvements that align with business strategy.

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Enterprise Platform ExpertiseVendor and Commercial ManagementBudget OwnershipAgile Delivery LeadershipPeople Leadership

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Hard Skills

Platform ConfigurationIntegration ManagementBudget ForecastingCost ControlSaaS Tools ManagementCOTS Tools ManagementAgile MethodologiesTechnical Debt ManagementRisk ManagementPerformance Metrics

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationAttention to DetailDecision-MakingTeam DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement

Industry Keywords

CRM SystemsTelephony SolutionsIVR SolutionsService Level AgreementsInvestment PlanningChange ManagementBacklog PrioritizationSprint PlanningPerformance ManagementBusiness Change

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own platform strategy and performance - You’ll take accountability for the health, performance, and evolution of your platform estate, managing risk, technical debt, and a clear roadmap of improvements
Manage vendors and commercial relationships - You’ll act as the primary contact for platform suppliers, owning contracts, negotiating renewals, and holding partners accountable to SLAs and service quality
Own budgets and optimise spend - You’ll manage platform budgets end-to-end, from forecasting and licence management to identifying cost optimisation opportunities and building business cases for investment
Deliver hands-on platform improvements - You’ll stay close to the technology, contributing directly to platform configuration, integrations, and enhancements where it adds the most value
Drive adoption and business value - You’ll work closely with stakeholders to ensure new functionality is understood, embedded, and delivering measurable outcomes across the business
Lead prioritisation and demand management - You’ll balance competing priorities across your portfolio, making clear, well-reasoned decisions based on value, urgency, and effort
Align platforms with business strategy - You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure platform investments support wider product and organisational goals
Lead squads and delivery - You’ll own sprint planning, backlog prioritisation, and day-to-day delivery, removing blockers and ensuring your team consistently meets its commitments
Develop and lead your team - You’ll line manage and mentor engineers and administrators, supporting their growth, building capability, and creating an inclusive, high-performing environment
Drive effective change - You’ll lead business change alongside platform delivery, ensuring stakeholders are engaged early and adoption is planned from the outset.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Enterprise platform expertise - You’ve managed business-critical platforms such as CRM systems, telephony or IVR solutions, or similar SaaS and COTS tools
Vendor and commercial management - You’re experienced in managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring partners deliver against agreed service levels
Budget ownership - You’ve owned technology budgets, including forecasting, cost control, licence optimisation, and investment planning
Hands-on platform experience - You’re comfortable configuring and integrating platforms, with a pragmatic approach to balancing customisation and maintainability
Agile delivery leadership - You’ve led teams in an agile environment, using metrics and delivery practices to continuously improve outcomes
Strategic decision-making - You can balance short-term needs with long-term platform health, making thoughtful trade-offs across technical debt, risk, and delivery
People leadership - You have line management experience and a track record of developing individuals, managing performance constructively, and building strong teams
Clear and direct communication - You communicate with clarity and confidence, and you’re comfortable navigating challenging conversations when needed
Attention to detail and delivery focus - You take pride in getting things right and know when to move quickly versus when to follow process.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access for you and up to 5 family/friends to the 'UnMind' wellbeing platform
Podpoint Charger
Discounted energy tariff (Pod Power or EDF Employee Programme)
Flexible hybrid working model
Work abroad for up to 20 days per year
Family & friend discount scheme
25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
Very generous parental and family leave
Pension scheme with a 4.5% matched contribution
Eyecare scheme
Life insurance covering up to 4x your annual salary
Virtual GP provided by HealthHero
Employee Assistance Program
Free Mortgage Advice
Discounted Gym Memberships
Cycle2Work Scheme