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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Product Lead (Data/Telco) - **Company:** Cedar - **Location:** Reading, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Customer Data Management, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Machine Learning, Scrum Methodology, Cloud Services, Systems Integration, Data Lakes, Data Analytics, OSS/BSS, Data Management - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/product-lead/cedar-recruitment-job107755115 ## About the Role * Proven experience as a Product Lead, Lead Product Manager or Senior Product Manager. * Experience working within the telecommunications industry is essential. * Strong experience delivering data products or products within a data-centric domain. * Extensive experience working within Scrum and Agile environments. * Experience working with Data Engineering, Data Architecture, Analytics and Technology teams. * Proven track record of owning product strategy, roadmaps and prioritisation. * Strong understanding of data-driven product development and product lifecycle management. * Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior business and technology leaders. * Experience delivering products within large, complex enterprise transformation programmes. Desirable Experience Experience with one or more of the following would be highly advantageous: * Customer Data Platforms (CDP) * Data Platforms & Data Lakes * Business Intelligence & Analytics * Customer Insights * CRM * Billing & Charging * BSS / OSS * Digital Channels & Self-Service * APIs & Systems Integration * Cloud Data Platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) * AI, Machine Learning or Advanced Analytics Key Skills * Product Strategy * Product Roadmaps * Scrum * Agile Delivery * Data Products * Data Platforms * Customer Data * Analytics * Product Discovery * Backlog Management * Stakeholder Management * Digital Transformation * Jira * Confluence Candidate Profile We're looking for a Product Lead with a proven track record of delivering data-focused products within the telecommunications sector. You'll be comfortable working in fast-paced Agile environments, leading Scrum teams and influencing stakeholders across both business and technology. You'll combine strategic product thinking with a hands-on approach to delivery, using data and customer insight to shape product direction and deliver measurable business value. 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