Chief Product Officer (Engineering)

business UK Agri-Tech Centre
location_on Location Not Specified
work full-time
A month ago

Description

About Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) is the world’s leading vertical farming technology provider. IGS designs and builds industrial-scale vertical farms to combat food insecurity and environmental challenges. With over $64 million invested in R&D, 250+ crop species successfully grown, and operations across 4 continents, IGS is revolutionizing the way the world farms. Since its establishment in 2013, the business has grown significantly with the backing of both UK and international investors and currently has projects in development in North America, the UAE, and Europe. The Opportunity As Chief Product Officer and reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team of approximately 60 experts across hardware, software, data applications, and program management. Your mission is to deliver innovative, customer-centric products that drive business growth and global impact. The technology comprises various systems and sub-systems, and product development will focus on each component element of the solution and their overall progression. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Executive Product Engineering leader to join the business at a pivotal point in its growth. Key Responsibilities Own the product and systems strategy, development, and lifecycle from concept to delivery. Identify and adapt emerging technology trends to support product development. Lead cross-functional engineering and product teams to ensure system-wide integration and scalability. Oversee a multi-million-pound annual budget to deliver solutions on time and within budget. Develop partnerships with academia, research institutions, and customers to stay ahead of tech and market trends. Implement rigorous ISO-certified development and change management processes. Candidate requirements We are seeking an experienced Product Engineering leader with most of the following: Extensive experience in an executive or director role within a complex product engineering environment, preferably in a medium-large international organization. A degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (advanced degree preferred). An inspiring and collaborative leadership style with strong communication skills. Experience scaling complex products and managing multidisciplinary engineering teams. A systems thinker with experience in industrial automation, electronics, data science, and AI. Strong commercial acumen. Apply Now To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to Jamie Brown at (emailprotected), or contact him at 0131 539 7087 to discuss the role further. Delivery Team Director Sydney Hinchcliffe Senior Talent Attraction & Research Consultant Contact the team at FWB for your individual or company requirements, or to learn more about our services. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Posted: 7th July 2025 6.05 pm

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