Deutsche Bank
Deal Lifecycle Product Manager (Director)
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Job Title
Deal Lifecycle Product Manager (Director)
Location
London
Overview
This is a critical role where you will take ownership of Single Prime Record (SPR), a cornerstone technology platform underpinning Deutsche Bank’s Investment Bank. As the Core platform owner, your focus will be on enabling safe, high-quality delivery of change across the global engineering ecosystem, acting as the pillar of the FIC Front to Back program (FIC F2B).
You will drive the transition of ideas from conception through non-production environments into scalable, confident production releases. Working at the heart of a global engineering network, you will partner with senior engineers, architects, partnership engineering teams, and business stakeholders to deliver game-changing outcomes.
This role demands strategic product leadership combined with hands-on delivery expertise. You’ll orchestrate global teams, unravel complex dependencies, and cultivate an environment where teams can operate with predictability, safety, and sustainability. If you’re passionate about shaping modern platforms and thrive in a supportive, results-driven culture, apply and make a meaningful impact.
What We’ll Offer You
We prioritise employee well-being, growth, and work-life balance, offering:
- Hybrid working – Flexible remote options tailored to individual needs
- Competitive salary and a non-contributory pension
- 30 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase additional leave
- Life Assurance & Private Healthcare for you and your family
- Flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, Bike4Work scheme, and Gym discounts
- 2 days’ paid volunteering leave plus opportunities to support corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives
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Your Key Responsibilities
Your focus will be:
- Leading and prioritising the SPR Core product backlog, aligning strategic vision with actionable outcomes
- Driving day-to-day delivery across global, matrixed engineering teams, balancing:
- New features
- Platform stability
- Technical debt mitigation
- Facilitating global agile governance and ceremonies to foster cross-team alignment
- Overseeing non-production environment governance, ensuring operational rigor and adherence to serviceLevel agreements
- Ownership of end-to-end delivery transparency, delivering clear reporting on:
- Progress
- Risks
- Dependencies
- Release readiness
- Championing release safety through:
- Robust testing frameworks
- Consistent quality checks
- Strict readiness validation before production promotion
Your Skills and Experience
This role is best suited to candidates with:
- Proven senior product leadership expertise in platform or engineering environments, preferably within regulated industries
- Strong delivery leadership experience across distributed, multinational teams, with a track record of simplifying complex ecosystems
- Hands-on experience in:
- Non-production environment governance
- Release management processes
- Quality control frameworks
- Strong collaboration with engineering leadership, particularly in:
- Test strategy formulation
- Coverage validation
- Release readiness assessments
- A collaborative, inclusive leadership style that:
- Builds mutual trust
- Encourages diverse perspectives
- Empowers teams to deliver at their best
- A genuine passion for improving delivery practices with a focus on:
- Quality
- Predictability
- Continuous improvement
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How We Will Support You
We are invested in your growth and development, offering:
- Flexible, hybrid working arrangements that support work-life balance
- Assignable mentors/sponsors for career progression
- A collaborative, recognising culture where your ideas matter
- Continuous learning pathways to expand your product, platform, and leadership expertise
- Access to a broad network of experienced engineers, architects, and product leaders
About Us
Deutsche Bank is a leading global financial institution with a strong European heritage, shaping the future of banking through innovation.
- Named in 'The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality'
- Achieved a Gold Stonewall Workplace Equality Index Award and is featured among the Top 100 LGBT+ Employers
- Disability-inclusive work environment – If you require adjustments during recruitment or application, reach out to adjustmentsconcierge@db.com
At Deutsche Bank, we thrive on responsible, commercial thinking, initiative, and collaboration. Together, we celebrate team successes and future ambitions.
Between us, we empower bright minds to excel – together.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive, fair workplace where everyone can thrive.
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