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Overview We’re looking for a Senior Product Manager to take strategic ownership of a major value stream within our product portfolio. This is a high‑impact role requiring vision‑setting, clarity in complexity, and delivery of intelligent solutions. About CDL CDL is one of the UK’s leading software development houses, employing over 600 people at its campus in Stockport. It has a consistent history in the high‑volume retail insurance sector. CDL has spearheaded developments in the aggregator, web and telematics space, including connected home, enrichment and self‑service solutions. The company’s robust and innovative technologies have enabled its customers to thrive in the competitive UK insurance marketplace. We have built a collaborative and creative culture, leveraging AI‑driven solutions to enhance our products, processes and decision‑making. We pride ourselves on cultivating an inspiring working environment with our employees at the heart of our company. In a nutshell we are the market leading software house in our industry, creating the software, websites & apps for the Insurance & Finance sector across the UK. If you were to go on a price comparison website, approximately 65% of the companies on there are our clients. Why Join Us? You’ll be joining CDL at a pivotal moment—shaping industry‑defining products, working with cutting‑edge AI capabilities, and influencing the future of insurance technology. Department Product Managers Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location North West UK - Hybrid Address Kings Reach Road, Stockport, England, SK4 2HD Workplace type Hybrid Compensation Competitive Salary Hiring Manager Jed Shaw View Jed's Profile What You’ll Do Set product vision and strategy. Champion customer and market insight. Own the roadmap and drive delivery. Deliver commercial and financial impact. Use data to guide decisions. Shape go‑to‑market plans. Lead cross‑functional execution. Mentor Product Managers and raise the bar on product craft. Be the product and AI voice aligning engineering, commercial and senior leaders behind the vision. Essential About You Bring senior Product Management experience in complex environments. Bring insurance, SaaS, data or AI product expertise. Think strategically and communicate with clarity. Use strong analytics and stakeholder management to drive outcomes. Mentor Product Managers and build a high‑performing product culture. Desirable Experience with AI‑enabled product development. Background in enterprise platforms with integration complexity. Understanding of regulatory and governance considerations. Salary & Benefits The salary for the role of Senior Product Manager is competitive, and provides a fantastic opportunity for career progression through CDL’s clearly defined career framework. Your growth and advancement within CDL are only limited by your own ambition and effort. Benefits Hybrid Working (2 Days a Week in the office - SK4 2HD) Truly flexible working. 25 days holiday to start, increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 30 days. Top employer for 10th year running Excellent training and development platform Opportunities for career progression Health and Wellbeing Programme Virtual activities, lunch and learns, coffee mornings and meetups. Life and health assurance Electric Vehicle Scheme Established Recognition Award System Great Parental Benefits Diversity and Inclusion network Pension scheme Community projects and volunteer days Refer a friend bonus Diversity and inclusion We’re on a journey to keep innovating, welcoming new ideas and ways of thinking. CDL recognises that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants. About CDL Software The UKs biggest insurance retailers rely on CDL’s trend setting solutions to drive success and growth. Our ambition and commitment has produced a track record of delivering exactly that. The result is a client base that includes some of the most profitable insurance operations in the UK. Note This description is a refined formatting of the original job posting; some sections have been reorganized for clarity and compliance with formatting standards. #J-18808-Ljbffr