As a Planning and Analysis, Lead Product Owner - Executive Director within the P&A Innovation & Transformation function, you will play a critical role in defining and communicating the product vision and strategy aligned with our business goals. You will develop and maintain a product roadmap, prioritize features based on business value and customer needs, and oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation to post-launch optimization. You will work closely with engineers and data scientists to develop products using cloud-based tools and analyze large data sets to extract insights and trends. You will also lead and mentor a team of product managers and other professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Job responsibilities:
- Define and communicate the product vision and strategy aligned our business goals, incorporating emerging technologies and trends.
- Develop and maintain a product roadmap, prioritize features based on business value and customer needs, and oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation to post-launch optimization.
- Advocate for the customer by ensuring products meet user needs and deliver exceptional experiences, while gathering and analyzing feedback for continuous improvement.
- Understand agile software development processes and work closely with engineers and data scientists to develop products using cloud-based tools (e.g., AWS, Databricks, MLFlow, Python).
- Analyze large data sets to extract insights and trends, define and track key performance indicators (KPIs), and use data-driven insights to optimize product performance.
- Collaborate with senior executives and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and support for product initiatives, acting as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders.
- Communicate clearly and persuasively to various audiences, providing regular updates and gathering feedback to ensure alignment and support.
- Lead and mentor a team of product managers and other professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, and providing guidance for the team's success and professional growth.
- Ensure products comply with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices, while identifying and mitigating risks associated with product development and deployment.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- MS/MBA degree or equivalent experience
- 15+ years of experience in product management, with a proven track record of leading successful product initiatives.
- Ability to set and manage accountabilities and expectations at all levels - team members, peers, business partners and senior management
- Proficiency in statistical and machine learning techniques, with the ability to apply these methods to financial forecasting and risk assessment.
- Strong technical skills, including experience with programming languages such as Python, R, or SAS, and familiarity with data visualization tools.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy and precision.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with the capacity to influence and inspire stakeholders at all levels.
- Customer-centric mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional user experiences.
- High level of adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.