Julian Payne

Product Manager

Winchester, England, United Kingdom21 yrs 4 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

20 years of experience in diverse industries
Proven track record in product strategy and management
Expert in leading cross-functional teams to success

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Management expert in Cloud Computing and Telecommunications sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementProduct StrategyCloud ComputingBusiness TransformationSoftware DevelopmentProduct DesignResearch And Development (r&d)Project ManagementPortfolio Management

Other Skills

Apache FlinkApache KafkaProduct OperationsStream ProcessingDigital StrategyEnterprise SoftwareGovernment ContractsLean ManufacturingGraphic DesignCost ReductionSoftware Solution DevelopmentStrategyPricing StrategyOffshore partnerSubmarine Cables

About

A commercially minded and energetic Product Director and R&D leader. I work with my teams to turn great ideas into valuable product and services for customers. I am an inspirational communicator able to motivate, coach, and lead by example to help teams to deliver their very best work. I am inspired by working with customers and developing solutions they value and that help them thrive. I am excited by change and have had a 20 year career spanning cloud computing, government and regulatory, manufacturing, and telco products. Thes experiences have taught me the value of pragmatism, quality of delivery, and where to identify the value.

Experience

21 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs 4 mos

Average Tenure

4 mos

Current Experience

Confluent

Staff Product Manager

Dec 2025 – Present · 4 mos · Winchester, England, United Kingdom · Remote

Apache FlinkApache KafkaProduct ManagementProduct DesignProduct OperationsProduct Strategy+2

Amazon web services (aws)

Principal Product Manager

Nov 2021 – Dec 2025 · 4 yrs 1 mo · London Area, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Led product strategy and roadmap for Amazon Managed Service for Apache Flink, driving innovation and market growth.
Managed P&L across three product offerings, ensuring financial targets were met and exceeded.
Collaborated with engineering, marketing, and field teams to execute product vision, enhancing customer segmentation and service positioning.
Launched over 15 features and offerings, led re-branding and repositioning of offerings, generating growth.

Digital StrategyCloud ComputingApache FlinkApache KafkaProduct OperationsStream Processing+1

De la rue

3 roles

Product Director: De La Rue Authentication Solutions

Dec 2019 – Nov 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos

Led a cross-functional team in product management, software, and material science, managing a £10M capex budget.
Delivered software platform to supprt FCTC-compliant tobacco excise solutions to government tax authorities, enhancing compliance and efficiency.
Developed brand protection solutions for clients like Microsoft, driving double digit YoY growth.

Business TransformationSoftware DevelopmentEnterprise SoftwareGovernment ContractsLean ManufacturingGraphic Design

Director of Currency Product mgt and Design

Jul 2016 – Dec 2019 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Directed the largest currency product line, delivering print solutions to 240 countries.
Managed a diverse team of ~50 professionals, including product managers, R&D, and designers.
Re-set strategy and market approach, enhancing De La Rue's design capabilities.
Drove cost-efficient manufacturing solutions, addressing operational challenges effectively.

Research and Development (R&D)Product DesignCost ReductionBusiness TransformationLean ManufacturingSoftware Solution Development+2

Line of Business Director Identity & Government Revenue Solutions

Sep 2012 – Jul 2016 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Led development and launch of “DLR-Certify” a tobacco controls compliant track and trace system, generating double digit growth. De La Rue had no previous experience of designing, executing, or selling enterprise software services.
Led the development and execution of the UK "Sycamore" passport.
Led and lauched "DLR Identify" an enterprise software platform to managed Passport and Life Events documents and personalization.

Software DevelopmentProduct StrategyBusiness TransformationLean ManufacturingProduct DesignGovernment Contracts+1

Cable & wireless communications

2 roles

CRM Director

Promoted

Aug 2010 – Aug 2012 · 2 yrs

Led 50 onshore and 100+ offashore teams to re-develop and roll out mission-critical CRM systems for 24 international operating companies.
Transformed user engagement and system rollout across 16 (of 24) operating companies based on customer and user led insight and re-designed the critical user interfaces. Established project management function to support international roll-out. Renegotiated and re-baselined the relationship with the offshore development partner.

Software DevelopmentCost ReductionBusiness TransformationOffshore partnerProject Management

Director, New Service Development

Sep 2009 – Aug 2010 · 11 mos

Defined and executed the CWC strategy for submarine assets in the Central America and Caribbean region.
Conducted comprehensive market opportunity analysis and technology reviews to inform strategic decisions.
Developed a successful business case for the "East West" submarine cable, securing Board approval.
Collaborated with regional sales teams to create a tactical sales pipeline that leveraged CWC's strengths.

Submarine CablesPortfolio ManagementBusiness Transformation