Drive the execution of product vision, strategy, and roadmap with a focus on innovation, growth, and speed to market
Build and maintain the product management process, from product discovery phase to product launch stage, including requirements gathering, prioritization, and stakeholder alignment, while continuously identifying and driving improvements to products in development or in production to ensure that the solutions best support the needs of existing customers and drive the value proposition to new customers
Communicate and evangelize product vision and roadmap to internal stakeholders
Ensure all product requirements are properly captured and communicated to the Product Owner and Agile team through a Product Definition Document and User Stories
Build a deep understanding of our clients and their needs through market research, customer interviews, and usage studies to inform product design and enhancements
Serve as the point of contact for the product for the services and sales teams for questions; manage product issues and drive resolution of issues
Partner with the marketing organization to develop market positions and product promotions/campaigns
Develop and maintain release documentation and conduct training for the sales and services teams on new features
Manage a team of product analysts who will help drive results
Ensure all product offerings and updates remain compliant with relevant regulatory requirements and reflect industry best practices
Maintain effective collaboration with cross-functional partners to ensure seamless delivery and client satisfaction throughout the product lifecycle
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is preferred
Minimum of 8-10 years of product management experience, ideally within institutional financial services or a related sector
Deep understanding of investment stewardship, proxy voting, or institutional product management
Demonstrated success managing complex products through full lifecycle in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Proven ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with experience in market research and competitive analysis
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable plans
Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and ability to oversee requirements documentation
Track record of driving product innovations, improvements, and achieving measurable business outcomes