Kato careers
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Why work at Kato?
We have a bold mission: to become the global platform for transacting commercial property.
We're looking for the brightest minds and most passionate individuals to help us get there.
We want you to be aligned and incentivised with the success of Kato, so as well as a competitive salary, Apple laptop and all the software you need to thrive, we offer...
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Product Lead
Who are we?
Kato is a fast-growing PropTech company, backed by top-tier VCs, investors, and industry experts. Our mission is to revolutionise commercial property through our all-in-one online platform and extensive industry data. We’re just getting started and are seeking dynamic, confident individuals to join our journey and help shape the future of commercial property.
Role overview
As our Product Lead, you’ll drive the product vision and strategy across Kato while being deeply involved in bringing innovative ideas to life. You will lead, mentor, and guide our Product Managers and Product Owners, ensuring a cohesive, strategic approach to product development. At the same time, you’ll actively contribute to key projects as an individual contributor. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love both leadership and hands-on work, and are passionate about shaping cutting-edge products, this role is for you!
Responsibilities & expectations
Strategic Vision & Roadmapping:
- Develop and refine the overall product strategy and roadmap to align with business goals and market opportunities.
- Translate high-level vision into actionable plans that drive product excellence.
Team Leadership & Mentorship:
- Lead and inspire a team of Product Managers and Product Owners, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to ensure the team is aligned, empowered, and growing professionally.
Hands-on Product Ownership:
- Take direct ownership of high-impact projects, turning complex challenges into clear, actionable solutions.
- Define and write compelling user stories, acceptance criteria, and ensure successful implementation of features.
Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with Engineering, Design, Sales, and other stakeholders to deliver on product commitments.
- Engage in deep, technical discussions to ensure robust solutions and swift decision-making
Agile Process Champion:
- Lead Agile ceremonies (Backlog Refinement, Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives) and promote best practices.
- Oversee the release cycle, proactively identifying risks and implementing strategies to ensure quality and timeliness.
Data-Driven Decision Making:
- Use data insights to monitor feature performance, validate decisions, and iterate on products to maximise impact.
- Ensure that both short-term achievements and long-term goals are met through continuous improvement.
Qualities & traits
We want to ensure a great fit for both you and us, so we look for a few key qualities in all our team members:
- Up for the challenge of a startup environment which is on a growth trajectory
- Strong work ethic and the ability to work as part of a team
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire teams while taking full ownership of product initiatives.
- Strong strategic thinker who can break down complex problems into clear, actionable solutions.
- Outstanding communication skills with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical conversations.
- Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment and is always ready to tackle new challenges.
- Comfortable engaging in technical discussions and understanding intricate product dependencies.
- Works well with cross-functional teams, values diverse perspectives, and maintains a positive, can-do attitude.
Experience & skills
We’re committed to building a diverse team with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. The following skills and experiences will help you succeed in this role:
- 5+ years in product management, with at least 2 years in a leadership or mentorship role overseeing Product Managers/Product Owners.
- Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum and Kanban) and experience implementing them effectively.
- A track record of successfully delivering complex projects from ideation through launch.
- Strong technical understanding with the ability to engage in and influence detailed technical discussions.
- Experience in the real estate or PropTech sector is advantageous, though a passion for the industry is equally valued.
Compensation & benefits
We want you to be aligned with and incentivised by Kato's success, so we offer a competitive salary, an Apple laptop, all the software you need to thrive, and…
- 25 days annual leave
- Extra “life” days; a duvet day, a life-event day, your birthday off
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave policy
- Healthcare package (including Dental & Optical care)
- Training & support provided
- Enrolment in our company pension plan
- Option for 2 days to WFH
- Casual dress code
- Snazzy offices with free snacks and drinks
- Summer & Christmas parties, plus ad hoc social events
