Fractional Product Lead
Senior product leadership, without the full-time cost.
Embed an experienced product leader into your team on a flexible basis. I bring 25+ years of strategic thinking and hands-on execution: roadmapping, UX direction, stakeholder alignment, and team mentorship. All at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.
You need product leadership, but a full-time VP isn't the answer right now.
Your team is building, but without clear product direction. Features ship, but you're not sure they're the right features. Stakeholders pull in different directions. Designers and developers need someone to set the vision and make the hard calls, but you're not ready (or able) to hire a senior product leader full-time.
- Your roadmap is a feature wishlist, not a strategic plan
- Design and engineering aren't aligned on priorities
- Stakeholders have competing visions for the product
- You're shipping features but not moving key metrics
- Your team needs mentorship and product thinking guidance
Concrete deliverables, not vague promises.
Product Strategy & Roadmap
A clear, prioritised product roadmap aligned to business goals. Not just a backlog of features, but a strategic plan with sequencing rationale.
Stakeholder Alignment
I get everyone on the same page. Regular alignment sessions, clear communication of priorities and trade-offs, and a shared understanding of where the product is heading.
UX Direction & Design Reviews
Hands-on guidance for your design team. I review work, set quality standards, and ensure the user experience is cohesive and intentional.
Sprint & Backlog Management
Structured agile practices that keep the team focused. I help prioritise, remove blockers, and ensure each sprint delivers meaningful progress.
Team Mentorship
I level up your existing team. Product thinking, UX principles, prioritisation frameworks. Knowledge transfer that outlasts the engagement.
Simple, transparent process.
Discovery & Assessment
We start with a deep-dive into your product, team, processes, and goals. I identify quick wins and structural issues within the first week.
Embed & Align
I integrate into your team's workflow: standups, design reviews, stakeholder meetings. Within two weeks I'm operating as your product lead.
Drive & Deliver
Ongoing strategic direction, hands-on involvement in key decisions, and continuous improvement of processes and outcomes.
Transition & Handoff
When you're ready, I document everything and ensure a clean handoff, whether to a full-time hire or to a self-sustaining team.
Transparent pricing. No surprises.
Every engagement starts with a free discovery call to understand your needs.
Advisory
Strategic guidance with light-touch involvement. ~1 day per week.
- Weekly strategy session (60-90 min)
- Async support via Slack or email
- Roadmap review and input
- Design review feedback
- Monthly written status report
- Minimum 4-week commitment
Embedded
Active product leadership integrated into your team. 2-3 days per week.
- Everything in Advisory
- Attend standups and key meetings
- Lead design reviews and sprint planning
- Hands-on stakeholder management
- Backlog prioritisation and refinement
- Team mentorship and coaching
- Minimum 4-week commitment
Full Engagement
Near full-time product leadership for critical product phases.
- Everything in Embedded
- 4-5 days per week involvement
- Full ownership of product direction
- Lead cross-functional collaboration
- Executive stakeholder reporting
- Hiring support for product roles
- Tailored to your specific needs
FAQ
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Book a free discovery call. No commitment, no pressure.