PRD Product Management
Director Product Management (IL / GA)
- Location : Evanston, Illinois, United States of America
- Contract Type : Regular
- Schedule : 37.5
- Job 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 actionsCreates an atmosphere of continual improvement, in which self and others are encouraged to exceed the expected resultsSeeks out high-level sponsors and mentorsSeeks out future career moves and job assignmentsSolves Problems and Analyzes IssuesIdentifies and highlights new trends, potential problems and opportunities earlyEffectively coaches others on how to analyze information to solve problemsEncourages and coaches others to seek alternative ways to solve complex problemsInnovates
Actively contributes to team culture of innovationFocuses innovative effort on highest impact issues and areasIs willing to take calculated risksLearns quickly from success and failure and effectively applies learningEncourages and supports others to share new ideasInterpersonal Skills
Communicates Powerfully and Prolifically
Provides people with a clear understanding of how their work fits within a wider organisationDelivers presentations clearly and with high impactDevelops a trusted 2-way communication interface between the team and stakeholdersProvides a definite sense of direction and purposeCollaboration and Teamwork
Promotes a high level of cooperation between all members of the work groupAchieves objectives requiring a high level of cooperation from people in other parts of the organisationKeeps team informed of all relevant information affecting the organisation, team members and their workTakes the lead in resolving conflict within a work groupLooks for ways for team to work with other teams and divisionsBuilds Relationships
Balances “getting results” with a concern for others’ needsIs in touch with issues and concerns of individuals within the work groupInitiates contact with other teams or divisions to build relationships that enhance the business resultsIs trusted by members of work group and across the organisationAdds value to the relationshipManages conflict within work groupsInspires and motivates others to high performance
Ensures that personal style encourages a positive environmentEnergizes people to achieve high levels of performanceCreates an environment that enables individuals to be motivatedInspires and sustains engagement through a shared purpose and visionIs able to employ different motivational strategies for different people and situationsDevelops Others
Fosters a learning environment that encourages people to learn from experiencesCreates effective development plans for individualsJointly identifies and plans appropriate development activities related to current / future jobs and organisational needs to enhance team members’ skills and competenciesWillingly gives challenging developmental goals or stretch assignmentsHelps people feel valued and included in coaching and development discussions by expressing confidence in their ability to excelFocus On Results
Drives for Results
Does everything possible to achieve goalsRegularly measures and evaluates progressHolds others accountable and encourages others to take accountability for achieving resultsAccepts responsibility for the results-based outcomes of groupShares credit and recognition with others for achieving goalsRequirements
Suggested minimum years of experience as a product manager : 10 yearsTrack 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 benefitsRetirement Benefits : 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase PlanWellbeing : Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off ProgramsShort-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital IndemnityFamily Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefitsHealth Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending AccountsIn 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 choiceWe are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120.
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