Director Product Management (IL / GA)

locations

Evanston, IL

Home based-Illinois

Home based-Georgia

Alpharetta, GA

time type

Full time

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job requisition id

R99686

About the Business

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer a multitude of solutions focused on helping businesses of all sizes drive higher revenue growth, maximize operational efficiencies, and improve customer experience. Our solutions help our customers solve difficult problems in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering / Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation and Customer Data Management. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below, https : / / risk.lexisnexis.com

About the Role

The Director Product Management will own one or more smaller products or critical product features within a complex product, requiring extensive company coordination. He / she will set the agenda for product domain(s) and drive program execution and propose new business or product strategies, and provide input 'build vs buy' decisions. This individual will also have direct management responsibility for product managers, including responsibility for their recruitment and development.

Preferred candidate is located near Evanston, IL or Alpharetta, GA for monthly onsite meetings. Responsibilities Customer Focus Interacts with customers frequently and understands their use cases and business in great depth. Thoroughly understands competitive products and strategy, and how they influence customer decisions. Balances organizational needs with customer needs and creates a strategic plan for the organization. Predicts trends within customer segments. Discerns how value is defined and perceived by each customer segment. Interacts with other companies in their industry domain and engages with start-ups. Data-Driven Decision-Making & Analysis Drives formulation of overall research / testing strategy and ensures product decisions are based on data. Evaluates intangible and / or cross-business implications of strategic decisions. Prioritizes hypothesis-driven product evaluation strategies, including AB testing for interactive products, while contributing to broader data-analyses strategies and platforms. Is skilled in breaking down large complex issues into simpler elements that can be effectively addressed. Establishes aggressive KPIs for the team to measure success. Leads teams to make decisions where quantitative data is unavailable. Go to Market & Product Marketing Lifecycle Develops go to market strategy and launch plans at the product level through coordination with stakeholders and is accountable for coordinated execution across product, sales, marketing and other customer facing teams. Ensures ROI for go to market strategy, including revenue goals. Develops appropriate metrics and tracking of launch initiatives and ensures reporting to stakeholders. Develops positioning, themes, and messaging and pricing strategy across products to minimize potential conflict. Evangelizes product for sales, customers, and media. Anticipates market changes; adapts and adjusts product strategy as needed. Product Delivery & Development Lifecycle Actively gathers data from multiple sources (customer, market, revenue, etc.) to drive effective solutions to business problems and strategic issues. Oversees the strategy, planning and execution. Is a thought leader and innovator for his / her product. Ensures team is effectively following product and software development processes, including agile processes. Understands product development in the context of the industry (nuances associated). Demonstrates a track record in driving process improvement initiatives that have long-term value to the business and / or the customer. Strategy & Commercial Acumen Defines and articulates a clear product strategy within a specific market or geography. Gathers a wide range of information from internal and external sources to drive commercially viable decision or the product and organization. Ensures product strategy considers how the product requirements will be fulfilled through buy, build or partner options. Understands how commercial decisions for a product impact other areas of the business and customer. Proactively takes steps to capitalize on product opportunities presented by the market position. Tracks and analyzes product expenses, cost to revenue and profitability. Technical Skills Has a unique history and / or expertise in product domain and serves as a technical resource for other groups. Is an expert in new technologies as required by job demands. Competencies : Personal Capability Practices Self-Development Models self-development and supports others to take development actions Creates an atmosphere of continual improvement, in which self and others are encouraged to exceed the expected results Seeks out high-level sponsors and mentors Seeks out future career moves and job assignments Solves Problems and Analyzes Issues Identifies and highlights new trends, potential problems and opportunities early Effectively coaches others on how to analyze information to solve problems Encourages and coaches others to seek alternative ways to solve complex problems Innovates Actively contributes to team culture of innovation Focuses innovative effort on highest impact issues and areas Is willing to take calculated risks Learns quickly from success and failure and effectively applies learning Encourages and supports others to share new ideas Interpersonal Skills Communicates Powerfully and Prolifically Provides people with a clear understanding of how their work fits within a wider organisation Delivers presentations clearly and with high impact Develops a trusted 2-way communication interface between the team and stakeholders Provides a definite sense of direction and purpose Collaboration and Teamwork Promotes a high level of cooperation between all members of the work group Achieves objectives requiring a high level of cooperation from people in other parts of the organisation Keeps team informed of all relevant information affecting the organisation, team members and their work Takes the lead in resolving conflict within a work group Looks for ways for team to work with other teams and divisions Builds Relationships Balances "getting results" with a concern for others' needs Is in touch with issues and concerns of individuals within the work group Initiates contact with other teams or divisions to build relationships that enhance the business results Is trusted by members of work group and across the organisation Adds value to the relationship Manages conflict within work groups Inspires and motivates others to high performance Ensures that personal style encourages a positive environment Energizes people to achieve high levels of performance Creates an environment that enables individuals to be motivated Inspires and sustains engagement through a shared purpose and vision Is able to employ different motivational strategies for different people and situations Develops Others Fosters a learning environment that encourages people to learn from experiences Creates effective development plans for individuals Jointly identifies and plans appropriate development activities related to current / future jobs and organisational needs to enhance team members' skills and competencies Willingly gives challenging developmental goals or stretch assignments Helps people feel valued and included in coaching and development discussions by expressing confidence in their ability to excel Focus On Results Drives for Results Does everything possible to achieve goals Regularly measures and evaluates progress Holds others accountable and encourages others to take accountability for achieving results Accepts responsibility for the results-based outcomes of group Shares credit and recognition with others for achieving goals Requirements Suggested minimum years of experience as a product manager : 10 years Track record of managing a successful suite of products that meet growth commitments. Track record of hiring and developing product management talent. Education to Qualify : Bachelors or Masters degree in a technical subject (Computer Science or Engineering discipline) is preferred, but not essential. MBA or management degree strongly desirable.

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer : Health Benefits : Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits Retirement Benefits : 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan Wellbeing : Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts In addition to annual Paid Time Off, we offer up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice

The salary range provided in this posting is the base salary range for Illinois.$140,100.00 - $260,200.00 RELX offers several health, protection, retirement, financial and wellbeing coverage options, as well as time away from work, so that you can choose benefits that fit your lifewherever you are. For most coverage, including health and protection benefits, you'll need to enroll within 31 days of your hire or rehire date, and then again during Benefits Annual Enrollment each year (typically held in the fall). You can change your coverage during the year only if you have a qualifying life event, such as getting married or having a child. More details are available online or by calling the RELX Benefits Center. Both you and RELX share in the cost of your coverage, including for your spouse / partner and eligible children. You contribute to the cost of your benefits coverage through per pay period contributions. These contributions are based on your base salary plus target incentive or commission (if applicable), where you live and who you choose to cover. RELX provides a subsidy that can be applied to any medical and dental coverage that you purchase through the Aon Active Health Exchange. People who are eligible for the benefits include : Full- and part-time employees working at least 20 hours or more per week; your spouse or partner; and children up to age 26 for medical and 19 (or 23 if a full-time student) for dental and vision. Other eligibility requirements may apply for certain benefits.

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