VP, Principal Product Manager - Performance Solutions

Locations : New York, NY, Austin, TX, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Norwalk, CT, and San Francisco, CA

Working Environment : Hybrid

The Buy Side business unit at FactSet is responsible for developing and marketing industry-leading tools for portfolio management, quantitative research, risk, performance & attribution, and execution management across the investment lifecycle.

Our clients include the world's largest asset managers, asset owners, and insurance companies.

The Performance product management group is responsible for Performance solutions across FactSet, including FactSet Performance Solution (FPS), Portfolio Vault, B-One, RAS, and GIPS.

The product manager sits between sales, clients, and software engineering to lead a unified effort in producing industry-leading, competitive products that meet the needs of our clients.

You will become one of a key group of people who make a significant contribution to FactSet's overall product offering.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Principal Product Manager - Performance Solutions is responsible for discovery, strategy, success metrics, planning, launch, and optimization of the client solutioning process from their legacy Performance Solution to FactSet Performance Solution (FPS).

These legacy Performance Solutions include many market solutions, including (but not limited to) SS&C Sylvan, SS&C Anova, Eagle Performance, Confluence StatPro, etc - but will also include clients transitioning from FactSet B-One to FPS.

This person will represent FactSet as a Performance Subject Matter Expert in client engagements during the solution creation phase of the sales & onboarding lifecycle, which begins during the sales process (pre-contract) and extends throughout the implementation.

This person will work heavily across Product, Sales, Enterprise Hosting, Portfolio Services, Professional Services, and Support Services.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Client Engagement and Solution Design :

Serve as the Performance Subject Matter Expert in new sales opportunities, particularly for complex, multi-component Performance product sales.

Partner with Sales, Professional Services, and Managed Services to thoroughly understand client requirements through Product Assessments & Solutions Workshops.

Design and document Performance solutions tailored to client business requirements.

Partner with Professional Services to develop and advise on the optimal approach to prioritizing implementation phases.

Solution Documentation and Implementation Support :

Produce comprehensive solution design documents to guide the Professional Services team in crafting Statements of Work (SOW) for implementation.

Establish and document a prioritized gap list for clients, aligned with the implementation timeline and plan, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and engaged.

Cross-functional Collaboration :

Work closely with various internal teams (Product, Sales, Enterprise Hosting, Portfolio Services, Professional Services, and Support Services) to ensure cohesive and coordinated efforts in client solutioning and implementation.

Communicate with various Product teams across Performance and other functional areas to translate client use cases and requirements into actionable product enhancements which are needed as part of the solution design.

Maintain continuous communication with clients throughout the solutioning and implementation phases to ensure alignment and satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance, Computer Science, or related field

Extensive experience as a Performance Subject Matter Expert, preferably with hands-on experience in transitioning clients from legacy solutions such as SS&C Sylvan, SS&C Anova, Eagle Performance, Confluence StatPro, and FactSet B-One to new performance solutions.

Strong background in leading client workshops, requirements gathering, and solution design.

Proven ability to create detailed and actionable solution design documents and implementation plans.

Demonstrated capability to work collaboratively across multiple internal teams and manage complex projects, inspiring several cross-functional teams to deliver on the product solution and vision without direct authority.

Bachelor's degree in STEM, finance, economics, or other relevant field, or equivalent experience

12+ years relevant experience

COMPETENCIES :

Insights : Actively engages with users and prospects to deepen understanding of current user needs and anticipate future needs.

Sought out for expertise on end-market trends and competitors.

Strategy : Translates company and Firm Type strategies into specific priorities and objectives for their product line department.

Evangelizes the strategy across the department and the business line. Proactively drives product sunsets where necessary.

Thoughtfully experiments, prioritizes resources and repoints to most valuable problems.

Execution : Challenges the status quo to extend the limits of what is possible. Expertly navigates organizational obstacles to crush constraints

Leadership & Inclusion : Building reputation as a thought leader and internal subject matter expert. Has a strong enterprise mindset.

Promotes our culture of collaboration across functions.

United States applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

What's In It For You :

Flexible work accommodations. Choose to work remotely, in person, or in a hybrid set-up.

The opportunity to join a growing firm with a proven track record of success for over 40 years, made up of thoughtful, innovative minds that value collaboration and welcome your new ideas to the table

Mentorship and growth opportunities from senior employees

Career progression planning and a focus on career development, complete with dedicated time each month for conference attendance, online learning seminars, and networking

A robust social community dedicated to volunteerism, intramural sports, and team-building events

Business resource groups that align with our DE&I strategy , designed to cultivate an inclusive environment for all

Learn more about our benefits here .

The budgeted amount range for this position in the States of Connecticut, California and in New York City is $120,000 - $160,000

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All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

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