Develop and maintain a product vision and strategy for our business lines
Set up the tools and frameworks that enable Venture Factory and BUs to move faster
Manage, maintain and carry out the Product and technology Roadmap
Own product management and development for early-stage ventures
Manage product lifecycles from concept to end-of-life activities
Conduct market research, trend-spotting and strategic planning activities, including gathering and analyzing intelligence on competitors’ products and services
Collaborate internally and externally (with clients) to develop, champion and extend a product and service vision
Articulate plans for achieving the vision
Identify strategic product opportunities and drive definition of next generation products based on in-depth knowledge of the needs within the marketplace and extensive direct customer interaction
Conduct in-depth market, industry and competitive analysis as it relates to product positioning
Manage our Product Client Advisory Board
Participate in and provide support for all pricing related decisions
Directly manage a product team responsible for the product/service development, implementation and management of the entire lifecycle
Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to ensure technical specifications are achieved when bringing a product/service or enhancement to market
Provide support to the internal teams as new and enhanced products/services are delivered to the market

Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years of direct Higher Education experience, preferably coming from a college or university position
Experience with emerging technologies and technology trends
Experience with managing product team members and executing a strategic plan around SaaS based product offerings
Experience with payment processing, banking and finance is preferred

Director, Product Strategy – Engineering

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