Head of Product

The Company

Our client is a global leader in professional information services and provides software solutions and services for a variety of Industrial sectors. They provide expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services.

The Opportunity

The Head of Product defines and oversees the execution of the software product strategy that contributes to revenue and EBITDA objectives for the APAC region. Leading a team of 4 product Managers and 2 Product Owners, you will be responsible for directing and controlling the activities of this team who are accountable for the development and introduction of new software / upgrade products and features across a portfolio of Software Products

Responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring the status of development projects supporting new features
• Responsible for creating Roadmaps
• Constantly striving to improve processes, procedures and workflow across the product management team
• Gathering and analysing feedback from sales, marketing, customer support, development and the market to improve product development
• Overseeing product definition, requirements analysis, documentation of specifications, product position
• Providing input into software design
• Working with product and technology leaders to define what is required to achieve desired results
• Balancing divisional goals with long-term market trends and opportunities
• Supporting employee's personal growth and facilitating team-building
• Conducting business level verification and market testing of new features and products
• Keeping abreast of changes within the Industry and Legislative environment,
• Lead, motivate and coach the product management team to Work with customers, subject matter experts and other stakeholders to investigate the broad set of possible requirements and desired functionality for targeted products
• Analysing requirements with an aim of identifying a range of options or phases for potential development
• Liaising with architecture and development teams to identify potential dependencies or preferred approaches based on current technical design and constraints
• Preparing detailed functional specifications for the development team
• Working with the developers and QAs to ensure that they understand the specifications

The successful candidate will have:

• 8 - 10+ years in a Product leadership role,
• Experience of managing a portfolio of software products and driving product changes from inception through delivery,
• Project management, market analysis, product line analysis, overall business view,
• Outstanding leadership and influencing skills that brings energy and positivity to a team,
• Exceptional grasp of business strategy and technical software concepts,
• Strong written and verbal communication skills,
• Strong interpersonal and talent management skills, including the ability to identify and develop product management talent,
• Proven ability to lead in a matrix environment,
• Understanding of the capabilities and limitations of technology, design and development teams,
• "Roll-up-your-sleeves" attitude,
• Ability to work with diverse teams across multiple locations effectively,
• Experience assigning resources, managing and balancing multiple priorities and executing against committed schedules,

Why Apply

• Opportunity to join a well-established, growing and stable organisation
• Chance to build new products as well as be SME of Software portfolio
• Join a company with a family like culture

If you would like to take that next step in your career, press Apply now or alternatively for a confidential discussion please call Amanda Glacken at Parity Consulting on 0450 291368.

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