Job Description

Work Arrangement


The Role -

The Strategy Product & Planning Management Deputy Director is a pivotal role that oversees the strategic direction and planning of product and technology initiatives to realize the SGM software business strategy. This position requires a dynamic leader who can manage the digital product portfolio, ensuring that all product roadmaps support strategic objectives and contribute to the achievement of business OKRs.

What You’ll Do -

• Leads and collaborates with a large set of stakeholders to identify, build, and test customer value propositions.
• Communicate complex subjects in a simple and straightforward way, and is a skilled problem solver that utilizes data and experience to identify problems and solutions
• Define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap based on customer needs and market trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to ensure product goals and priorities alignment.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify market opportunities and potential threats.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior product team members, sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning
• Develop and manage product requirements, including user stories, use cases, and functional specifications.
• Create and maintain product backlogs and prioritize features and enhancements based on business value, customer needs, and technical feasibility.
• Work closely with UX/UI designers to develop intuitive and compelling user interfaces.
• Define and track key metrics using OKRs and KPIs to measure product success and inform future decisions.
• Communicate product updates, progress, and plans to stakeholders across the organization, including executives, customers, and partners.
• Manage product launches, including developing go-to-market strategies and coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Conduct post-launch analysis to evaluate product performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Continuously iterate and improve the product based on user feedback, market trends, and business goals.
• Communicate changes of scope and delivery items to impacted teams and delivery of core products to be used across multiple LOBs seamlessly.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

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