Job Description - Global Head of Product Development & Integrity
At OX Group, we’re not just about tools, we’re about building something bigger.
OX Group stands at the forefront of the global hand tool industry, raising the benchmark in tool innovation and bringing strength to tradespersons worldwide. Our four EUK brands, are instinctively recognised as Tough, Dynamic, Different and so are our people.
The Role:
We’re looking for an experienced and commercially focused Global Head of Product Development & Integrity to lead our global product strategy across OX, BORA, TRACER and SMART.
This senior leadership role is ideal for someone with deep product experience who can build a multi-year innovation roadmap, optimise a complex portfolio and unite Product, Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain behind one global strategy.
You’ll ensure our products deliver profitable growth while meeting the quality, compliance and performance standards expected by tradespeople worldwide.
Key Responsibilities:
What you’ll do:
Own and develop the global product strategy and multi-year roadmap
Lead product strategy across all brands, categories and international markets
Identify where to invest, grow, improve or exit across the portfolio
Build and manage a scalable global innovation pipeline
Establish a consistent stage-gate product development process
Lead regular product roadmap and portfolio reviews
Manage the full product lifecycle, from concept and launch through to phase-out
Drive portfolio optimisation and reduce low-performing SKU complexity
Use customer, retailer and market insight to guide product decisions
Monitor competitor products, pricing, positioning and innovation
Partner with Sales and Marketing on product positioning, pricing and launch readiness
Work closely with Supply Chain and Finance on forecasting, sourcing, cost and margin
Adapt products, specifications, packaging and compliance for international markets
Build and lead a high-performing global product team
Report regularly to the CEO and senior leadership team
What we’re looking for:
Proven senior product leadership experience within tools, hardware, building products or a related durable-goods category
Previous experience as a Head of Product, Product Director, VP of Product or similar
Demonstrated success developing global product strategies and multi-year roadmaps
Strong experience managing multiple brands, categories or international markets
Experience with portfolio optimisation and SKU rationalisation
Strong commercial understanding of margin, inventory and product cost drivers
Excellent cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills
Deep understanding of customer needs, retail channels and competitive positioning
Experience adapting products for different regions and markets
Strong analytical decision-making and executive-level communication skills
Bachelor’s degree required; an MBA or equivalent qualification is desirable
What’s in it for you?
The opportunity to be part of a growing, ambitious global brand
The chance to grow and develop within the business
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