Who you are

• We are looking for someone pragmatic, who understands that product management looks different in different settings, and can guide us to create digital learning products that deliver impact in ways that reflect our mission and values
• Prior experience as a Head or Director of Product Management, leading user-facing digital products and experiences in education, non-profits, or other mission-driven organisations
• Experience line managing and leading product managers, supporting them to do their best work
• Experience collaborating across engineering, design, learning, and marketing disciplines
• A pragmatic, flexible leadership style — able to meet the organisation where it is and guide it forward with a focus on what works, not rigid process
• Strong communication and influencing skills, able to get buy-in from a wide range of colleagues and partners
• Empathy, curiosity, and the ability to see the bigger picture while balancing multiple priorities
• Experience working across a global product portfolio, serving diverse audiences at scale
• Awareness of current trends in AI and computer science education, and the ability to shape products that respond to them
• A commitment to the mission and values of the Raspberry Pi Foundation

What the job involves

• We are looking for a Director of Product Management (Interim) to join us for a 12-month fixed-term period
• This role has become available as the current postholder is stepping up into the Chief Technology and Product Officer (CTPO) position on an interim basis
• Reporting to the CTPO, you will lead our approach to product management, ensuring stability while helping us to continue improving our practices
• You'll manage our high performing team of six product managers, support colleagues across the Foundation, and work closely with business owners to keep our product strategies and roadmaps aligned with our mission and priorities
• As Interim Director of Product Management, you will play a central role in shaping how we serve a global community and in supporting our mission to put the power of computing and digital technologies into the hands of all young people
• Lead the Foundation’s approach to product management during a 12-month interim period, maintaining stability while continuing to improve practices
• Line manage product managers and mentor others across the Foundation to help build capability and embed effective but pragmatic approaches
• Work with product managers and business owners to ensure product strategies and roadmaps are in place for all core products, aligned with the Foundation’s strategy and priorities
• Support the definition of clear objectives, key results, and product metrics, ensuring they are meaningful, ambitious, and aligned with organisational priorities
• Apply agile practices in a way that works within the Foundation’s planning cycles and funding commitments, ensuring teams can deliver impact effectively
• Champion the user, making sure our products reflect the needs of diverse learners, educators, and partners worldwide
• Ensure products reflect our commitments to accessibility, inclusion, safeguarding, and impact for underserved communities
• Ensure product strategies keep pace with developments in computer science and AI education, supporting teachers and learners to build relevant skills
• Collaborate with engineering, design, learning, and marketing colleagues to enable teams to deliver high-quality learning outcomes
• Manage budgets and approvals effectively within delegated authority
• Contribute to the Digital Products Leadership Team and the wider Leadership Team, supporting strategy, culture, and values

The application process

• Closing date: 6 October 2025, 9.00am
• Phone screen: Week commencing 6 October 2025
• First interview: Week commencing 13 October 2025
• Second interview: Week commencing 20 October 2025
• As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to a small number of questions that we will use to screen your eligibility for the role. You will also be asked to provide your cv and a short cover letter
• Eligible applications will be reviewed by our recruitment team and the hiring manager
• A small number of candidates will be invited to a phone call with the hiring manager. The purpose of this call is to check our understanding of your application and to answer any questions you have
• We normally have two interviews, at least one of which will take place in-person. Interviews will be with the hiring manager and at least one other colleague
• You will usually be asked to undertake a work-based assessment in advance of your interviews. This will be an opportunity for you to show how you would perform some part of the role. You will be given advance notice and clear instructions

Benefits

• Generous annual leave
• Retirement contribution
• Private medical cover
• Family leave policy
• Commitment to flexible working
• Wellbeing programme (Subscription to Headspace, weekly yoga and a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme)
• Life insurance
• Continued learning and development