About the role

Team Leader/Product Owner - Agile Product Leadership

Why you would like it

• Lead a talented Product team while owning product strategy and execution
• Balance strategic leadership with hands-on product ownership responsibilities
• Shape product roadmaps that drive revenue and customer satisfaction
• Work across the full product lifecycle in a collaborative, agile environment
• Influence the direction of healthcare technology solutions

The Opportunity
This is a rare chance to step into a hybrid leadership role that combines team management with hands-on product ownership. You'll lead a team of Product Owners and Business Analysts while also taking direct ownership of product planning and execution throughout the lifecycle. With the healthcare technology sector evolving rapidly, you'll be joining at an exciting time to make a significant impact on products that enhance patient care. Your expertise will directly influence product strategy, market position, and ultimately the success of solutions relied upon by healthcare professionals.

Company Profile
Our client is a respected healthcare technology organisation. They've built a strong reputation for developing innovative solutions that streamline workflows and enhance patient care across New Zealand and beyond. With a collaborative culture that values creative agility and a growth mindset, they foster an environment where team members can thrive professionally. The organisation maintains a strong focus on continuous improvement and is committed to staying at the forefront of healthcare technology evolution.

The Role

• Lead and mentor a product team of Product Owners and Business Analysts
• Define and execute product vision and roadmap alongside other Product Owners
• Act as the voice of the customer, incorporating market analysis into product decisions
• Manage product backlog prioritisation based on customer feedback and business priorities
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Refinement, Triage, Sprint Review)
• Create clear Customer Requirement Documents and Product Requirement Documents
• Develop business cases and product launch plans for new features or applications
• Collaborate with Marketing on positioning and messaging strategy
• Support the Sales team with product expertise, including demos and training
• Work with cross-functional teams to design features for efficient development

Your Fit
You're an experienced product professional with a strategic mindset and proven team leadership capabilities. You understand product lifecycle management and have a strong grasp of Agile methodology. Your communication skills allow you to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams, and you excel at translating customer needs into product requirements. Experience in healthcare technology, would be highly valuable. You're commercially astute, process-oriented, and able to make data-driven decisions. Most importantly, you embody a collaborative approach and have the adaptability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

If this opportunity to lead product strategy while developing your team excites you, we'd love to hear from you—apply now or email Emma Howey at emma@crewconsulting.co.nz