About the role

ABOUT IRIS IRIS Software Group is one of the UK's largest privately held software companies, trusted by 100,000+ businesses, schools and accountancy firms to keep their operations running. Our software pays 1 in 6 UK employees, supports over 12,000 schools, and is relied on by 91 of the top 100 UK accountancy firms. We're a Great Place to Work® certified employer, recognised for our commitment to well-being, inclusion and development - and we're growing fast. SHAPE THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL TAX COMPLIANCE TECHNOLOGY At IRIS Software Group, we're transforming how accounting professionals and businesses meet their tax obligations. Our Tax Compliance solutions are trusted by thousands of accounting firms and their clients to navigate increasingly complex regulatory landscapes with confidence and accuracy. We're looking for an exceptional Senior Director, Product Management – Tax Compliance to define and drive the strategy, vision, and roadmap for one of the most important product portfolios within IRIS. This is a rare opportunity to lead a globally significant product line, influence investment decisions at the highest level, and shape the future of tax compliance technology through AI-driven innovation. ABOUT THE ROLE Reporting to the VP of Product Management for Global Accountancy, you'll take ownership of the Tax Compliance product portfolio across all markets served by IRIS. While the UK remains our largest and most established market, your remit will extend globally, identifying growth opportunities, shaping product strategy, and ensuring our solutions remain at the forefront of evolving regulatory requirements. This is a highly strategic leadership position. You'll lead and develop a team of Product Managers, Product Owners and Business Analysts, balancing deep customer understanding with commercial accountability and long-term vision. You'll work closely with senior leaders across Product, Engineering, Design, Compliance and Commercial functions to deliver meaningful outcomes for customers and the business. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DEFINE GLOBAL PRODUCT STRATEGY - Own the vision, strategy and multi-year roadmap for the Tax Compliance portfolio. - Drive investment decisions based on customer needs, market opportunities and measurable business outcomes. - Build strong relationships with accounting firms, professional bodies and regulatory stakeholders. - Ensure regulatory change is translated into product innovation ahead of market demand. LEAD AI-POWERED PRODUCT INNOVATION - Guide the team's adoption of AI-assisted and agentic product development practices. - Establish responsible AI standards for compliance-focused products where accuracy, transparency and trust are critical. - Evaluate and scale AI initiatives using clear performance metrics and customer outcomes. BUILD AND DEVELOP HIGH-PERFORMING TEAMS - Recruit, mentor and develop a talented team of product professionals. - Create clear career pathways and build world-class product management capability. - Foster strong partnerships with Engineering, QA and Design leadership. STAY CLOSE TO CUSTOMERS - Spend meaningful time engaging directly with accountants, bookkeepers and businesses. - Lead customer discovery efforts and ensure product decisions are grounded in evidence and real-world feedback. - Monitor market, competitive and regulatory trends to maintain strategic focus. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR We're seeking a commercially minded product leader with a passion for solving complex customer problems and the credibility to influence at executive level. You'll bring: - Significant product management experience, including leadership of product teams and ownership of strategy and commercial outcomes. - Experience in compliance software, regulatory technology, tax technology, financial software or similarly complex domains. - A strong track record of customer-led product development and strategic decision-making. -