Senior Manager I, Product
WFA Digital Insight
As demand for skilled product leaders surges, with a 25% increase in SaaS job postings last year, standing out in this competitive market requires a deep understanding of GTM strategies and B2B software platforms. This Senior Manager I, Product role at name offers a chance to leverage your expertise in driving portfolio strategy and product lifecycle management. With the remote job market booming, candidates should be prepared to showcase their ability to collaborate across departments and drive business growth in a digital ecosystem. Before applying, consider how your experience in product management and marketing can be leveraged to drive success in this role.
Job Description
About the Role
The Senior Manager I, Product is a senior position on the Portfolio Strategy team, responsible for driving the portfolio strategy around a targeted portfolio of B2B services. This role entails leading the development and execution of product lifecycle management, from launch to retirement, ensuring products thrive across all channels and industries. The successful candidate will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on services for both internal and external stakeholders, providing guidance on product and portfolio development.The role reports to the Director of Portfolio Strategy and requires close collaboration with key department leaders, including supply chain management, training, legal, and IT. As a product leader, you will be expected to understand and support the RISE methodology in voice of customer and Gemba activities to understand market technology requirements.
What You Will Do
- Drive the portfolio strategy around a targeted portfolio of B2B services
- Ensure product launches are smooth and managed effectively for on-time delivery
- Support product pricing and positioning with market research
- Understand the impact of multiple channels on product positioning
- Accountable and responsible for all aspects of the technology, competitors, supply chain, forecasting, etc.
- Develop and maintain competitive product advantage
- Communicate product competitive position to the organization
- Evaluate current products vis-à-vis new products in the portfolio
- Provide SME guidance for the development of sales enablement tools and training
- Capture the voice of customer and use market research to gain insight into customer use of current products
- Partner with Product Managers to ensure best-in-class offerings
- Provide input to Product Managers on requirements for future products and enhancements
- Manage the product roadmap
- Provide positioning documents and business forecasts based on competitive information
What We Are Looking For
- BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university
- 10 years of successful product management/marketing experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in software as a service (SaaS) and/or B2B software platforms
- Strong multi-tasking and collaboration skills
- Experience in managing multiple complex projects and programs simultaneously
- Significant depth of knowledge in GTM strategies and B2B software platforms
- Ability to understand and support RISE methodology
Nice to Have
- Experience with product lifecycle management tools
- Knowledge of market research and competitive analysis techniques
- Familiarity with sales enablement tools and training development
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a leading company in the digital ecosystem
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Remote work options and flexible working hours
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
How to Stand Out
- Tip: Showcase your experience in driving GTM strategies and SaaS growth in your application.
- To stand out, highlight your ability to collaborate across departments and drive business growth in a digital ecosystem.
- Be prepared to provide examples of your experience in product lifecycle management and competitive product advantage development.
- Familiarize yourself with the RISE methodology and be ready to discuss how you can support it in this role.
- Consider highlighting any experience you have with market research, competitive analysis, or sales enablement tools.
- Prepare to discuss your experience with product roadmap management and business forecasting.
- Show enthusiasm for the company's mission and vision, and be ready to discuss how your skills and experience align with them.
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