SaaS Product Manager Director

SaaS Product Manager Director

Product Manager

Boston, MA

Asset Management Banking Biotechnology Financial Services

JO-1911-1266

Our global client continues to grow and is expanding their front-office and middle-office investment management solutions. The Product Management Director is a senior-level role for technology platform. This hands-on role will partner with senior-level development managers and architects to develop and execute the technology product roadmap.

Responsibilities:

• Lead client requirements gathering and market research
• Coordinate client advisory meetings and development partnerships
• Collaborate with other product managers and development leadership as well as the executive team to prioritize product initiatives
• Develop the technology product roadmap which supports the business strategy
• Communicate the technology product roadmap to internal and external stakeholders
• Manage product management staff for the technology infrastructure teams
• As the Product Owner, drive the Agile process and create a culture of continuous improvement of processes and methodologies
• Manage key initiatives to ensure achievement of critical milestones and results
• Provide expert guidance and critical analysis of proposed changes during design reviews and product demos with an eye towards simplicity of design and function
• Keep abreast of existing and emerging technologies impactful to our business
• Provide occasional sales support for prospective clients
• Act as an escalation point for client services
• Speak at public events and author industry articles as appropriate

Requirements:

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering or Math; Masters preferred
• 10+ years of related experience
• Technical product management experience preferred
• A bias toward architecture evolution that continually adds business value
• Experience building and delivering software solutions with world-class security and reliability
• Knowledge of the investment industry (technology, financial instruments, workflows, etc.) preferred
• Strong analytical skills, with ability to collect, absorb, and analyze information quickly and independently
• Ability to develop recommendations, form judgments and make decisions based on existing available data
• Executive communication (verbal and written) skills and an ability to communicate complex technical information in simpler terms
• Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of individuals at all levels of the organization
• Highly motivated, with the ability to take initiative, set priorities and perform tasks with minimal guidance
• Proven ability to develop and manage cross functional processes and project timelines
• Excellent follow-through, attention to detail and time management skills