Product Director

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Job Summary:

Director of Product approves and communicates product strategy, mission, vision and roadmap, while also creating and communicating portfolio strategy, mission, vision and roadmap; approves and communicates product backlogs; manages, refines and communicates the backlog of the entire portfolio; manages product leaders and collaborates with the Product Team, the Committee (WHY), and Marketing; DoP is responsible for contacts and with top stakeholders on the product and portfolio levels and collecting feedback; possess deep knowledge of market, competitors and users needs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for the product area within organization

• Define the product area vision and mission

• Define the product area roadmaps, define the product area requirements, and prioritize feature development

• Ensure that the products area goals align with the overall business goals and company strategy

• Share the product area vision and strategy with diverse stakeholders, regularly report on development progress, and keep stakeholders informed of the product organization's strategy

• Set appropriate metrics for the product solution area, in conjunction with iQor leadership and other executive project sponsors.

• Directly manage work stream leads, both technical and business, to ensure timely and quality deliverables.

• Responsible for commitments to quality products and timely delivery that meets expectations of cross-functional customers and executive sponsors.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, marketing, and sales to ensure the successful execution of the product area initiatives

• Conduct research activities to understand customer needs, market trends, and competitors to guide product development

• Foster a culture of innovation, analyze the market and competition, and introduce emerging technologies and robust capabilities to the products suite

• Maintain a personal and team focus on activities that drive business value generation.

• Stays informed about industry trends, research findings, and evaluation methods

• Comply and follow all procedures within the company policy

• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills Requirements:

• Eight (8) or more years of experience in area of product development or product/project management.
• At least five (5) years of team management experience.
• At least five (5) years of executive client-facing experience (internal or external).
• A solid understanding of technology and industry trends within the product area.
• Knowledge and experience in the complete process of creating a product from concept to release.
• Strong analytical skills, including ability to analyze data, interpret market trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities to collaborate with teams and present product information effectively.
• Innovatively thinking to contribute to product development and improvement.
• Working effectively with cross-functional teams to execute product initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues and find practical solutions in product development and management.
• Proficient Reading, Writing and Speaking English.
• Must be able to work US EST hours.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree, First Degree, Trade/Vocational School certificate or Equivalent required. Degree in business, computer science or other related field preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Occasionally exert up to 10 lbs. of force to push, pull, lift or otherwise move objects. Have visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data; and/or viewing a computer terminal. Type and/or sit for extended periods of time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.