Principal Product Consultant

Burendo

. Lead the development and evolution of client digital products and platforms as Burendo’s senior representative on the account .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeLeeds • United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading digital product development and transformation initiatives, with a strong focus on Agile methodologies and stakeholder engagement. Capable of mentoring teams and shaping product strategies that align with organizational goals and customer needs.

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Agile DeliveryDigital Product ManagementC-Suite EngagementTransformation LeadershipPortfolio Reporting

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Hard Skills

Product Metrics DefinitionSoftware Development LifecycleCloud ArchitectureModern Engineering PracticesLarge-Scale Transformations

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsMentoringPragmatismDelivery MindsetOpenness and Respect

Industry Keywords

Consultancy ExperiencePublic SectorHealthcareCommunity Building

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and evolution of client digital products and platforms as Burendo’s senior representative on the account
Set strategic direction for product portfolios and programmes, aligning them with organisational objectives, customer needs and measurable outcomes
Manage roadmaps, investment priorities and resourcing
Provide clear, data-driven portfolio reporting for senior stakeholders
Act as a trusted C-suite advisor, influencing complex product and technology decisions
Embed modern product management practices and champion Agile and product thinking
Foster a culture of continuous improvement
Support organisational transformation by shaping operating models, governance and ways of working
Enable product-led organisations
Mentor and develop product and delivery professionals
Build capability within the Burendo practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

Consultancy experience
Experience at Principal or an equivalent senior consultancy level
A track record of leading large-scale transformations or digital product programmes
Experience leading both Agile and waterfall delivery
Experience engaging C-suite stakeholders and translating business goals into product outcomes
Working knowledge of software development lifecycles, cloud architectures and modern engineering practices
Passion for product and desire to keep learning
Pragmatism, with a focus on outcomes over output
Strong communication skills and alignment with openness and respect
Delivery mindset and continued involvement until value reaches the customer
Desire to develop others
Confidence to act as a trusted authority
Experience defining product metrics at portfolio level (desirable)
Experience working in the public sector or healthcare (desirable)
Involvement in community building via blogs, meetups or similar (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
An additional day of paid leave for celebrations
1 additional day of holiday after 2 years' service (26 days total) and another 2 days after 5 years (28 days total)
Monthly Wellness Allowance
Annual Learning and Development Allowance
Paid time off for Life Events
Matched Employer Contributed Pension (5%)
Life assurance based on 4 x your salary
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced Family Leave
Eligibility for a 6-month sabbatical after 3 years’ service
Enhanced company sick pay
A range of optional Salary Sacrifice benefits (inc EV Scheme, Home and Tech, Cycle to Work and Pension)
Exciting calendar of Burendo social events and activities
Healthy self-development budget to use in any area you choose