The Head of Product (Free News & Lifestyle) is a pivotal role responsible for managing the planning, development, and execution of the FNL brands digital product portfolio roadmap - covering the brands, Kidspot, Escape and Body & Soul. Reporting to the General Manager - Product, this role requires a deep understanding of the brands, their customers, user behaviour, and digital platforms. This position requires a blend of product management, strategy development, detailed planning, business acumen and people management.****Responsibilities***** ****Product Strategy:**** Define and champion the long-term vision for all the FNL brands' digital assets, ensuring it remains at the forefront of industry trends and user expectations.* ****Roadmap Development:**** Oversee the creation and execution of the FNL product brand roadmap, aligning it with brand and organisational strategies* ****Feature Prioritisation:**** Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritise features that enhance user experience, engagement, and business goals.* ****Metrics Focus:**** Analyse product performance metrics and user feedback to drive continuous improvement* ****Innovation and Improvement:**** Continuously explore opportunities to enhance the products through innovation, ensuring it meets evolving consumer needs and market dynamics.* ****Cross-Functional Collaboration:**** Partner with stakeholders to align strategies, provide support, and drive innovation* ****Leadership:**** Manage small team of product managers* Vast experience in digital product management or a closely related field.* Proven track record of successfully delivering product roadmaps from strategy through to execution.* Experience managing and developing a team of direct reports.* Strong understanding of the digital media landscape and user behaviour.* Strategic and analytical mindset, using data and insights to guide product decisions.* Ability to collaborate across multiple teams and manage competing priorities while maintaining a strong focus on customer experience.**Why News Corp Australia**Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You'll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia's most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.News Extras Benefits is a commitment to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities.Our benefits include:* **Exclusively ours** - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family* **Perks & discounts** - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits* **Health & wellbeing** - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)* **Time off** - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.* **Financial wellbeing** - Support on making the most of your moneyIn addition to our perks and benefits, employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as:* **Helping you grow** - Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career* **Giving back** - Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives* **Workplace Inclusion and facilities** – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents' roomsNews Corp Australia is evolving in response to the expectations and challenges of the digital world in which we now live. We have an amazing opportunity to reinvent our industry and redefine the future of media in Australia. We are passionate about what we do and are proud of our heritage of world-class journalism and entrepreneurial spirit. Our environment is supportive and friendly, we encourage innovation, collaboration and creative thinking. If you thrive on being challenged and enjoy working in a fast-paced stimulating environment, come and join us on this incredible journey.Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit**Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion**Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please do not hesitate to let us know. In order for us to assist you, please ensure you include the role title you are applying for in the subject line. For more information regarding Diversity at NewsCorp Australia please visit under the Diversity@News section.**Category:**Technology, Digital and DataWe are proud to be Australia's most impactful media group, we're even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 17 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple digital, video, audio and print platforms.Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic. We offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.#J-18808-Ljbffr