Specialist Product Manager

About Northern Trust

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Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity.

With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Summary

Responsible for executing the strategy of the product umbrella as outlined by the Lead Product Manager, Product Executive and Head of Product Management for the business unit.

Responsible for Product Management Lifecycle activities such as defining the target client segment market and evaluating industry trends and uncovering opportunities.

The specialist product manager will also perform launches and post launch assessments / recommendations.

Major Duties

• Develop market insight by defining the target client segment markets and evaluating industry trends.
• Formulate strategy for the group by aligning cross-functional teams, uncovering opportunities and determining life cycle states.
• Shape the value proposition, develop the business case and define the marketing mix model as part of the new product planning process.
• Lead in introducing new products to the market by securing regulatory approvals, publishing marketing material and conducting sales training.
• Assess industry movement and refine value-based pricing post the launch of new products.
• Able to lead initiatives relating to client segmentation, evaluating market trends and uncovering opportunities.
• Attend and present at industry events and publish in industry publications.
• Provide sales support including presenting at client and prospect meetings.
• Create strategies for cross-program coordination and go-to market rollouts.
• Carries out complex initiatives involving multiple disciplines and / or ambiguous issues.
• Displays a balanced, cross-functional perspective, liaising with the business to improve efficiency, effectiveness and productivity.
• Conducts post-launch audits, tracks product success, analyses P&L, metrics, KPIs, and makes recommendations for improvements to promotional programs.
• Seasoned multi-disciplinary expert with extensive technical and / or business knowledge and functional expertise.

Knowledge / Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Proficient in constructing / overseeing logical and conclusive presentations, distilling complex subject matter into management-ready materials.
• Thorough understanding or knowledge of all products or business areas within an umbrella roadmap, mastery of 2-4+ and SME ability in at least 1-2+ specific areas;

and a strong understanding of client needs and how this impacts the product development agenda / roadmap.

• Excellent in building key relationships, influencing and negotiating with clients, partners and leaders across multiple disciplines.
• Program or project management experience is advantageous; planning, analysis, design and governance.
• Strong knowledge of business strategy development is necessary to provide long-term planning and to manage the profitability / performance of a major business segment.
• Leadership and organizational skills are required to determine the Business Unit's goals, resources needed, and to assess and develop the skills of staff.

Experience Required

A College or University degree and / or relevant proven work experience is required.

Working With Us

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected].

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

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