Technology Product Management Associate Director (Market Strategy - Digital Lending) – Hybrid (ET/CT) R0053216

Wolters Kluwer•Chicago, MN

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Technology Product Management Associate Director (Market Strategy - Digital Lending ) to bring both thought leadership and a focus on execution to our digital lending solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience in digital lending, closing processing solutions, and capital and secondary market activities, including familiarity with emerging fintech solutions. The role includes, but is not limited to, serving as an internal and external evangelist for various industry segments, helping to determine product roadmaps, overseeing implementation with cross-functional teams, and working with marketing to define and execute go-to-market strategies. This person is responsible for leading and establishing the overall product management strategy for the assigned line of business(es), including the strategic vision and focus, lifecycle management, new product concepts, development of business plans, product launch through product rationalization, and execution of growth plans for all product lines or projects associated with their respective line of business. Products managed tend to be strategic in nature and are accompanied with a high degree of organizational visibility. Acts as the “go to person” in order to get goals and objectives accomplished in support of the organization’s market needs. Leads competitive analysis and market assessment activities and establishes marketing strategy based on the assessment of market trends, customer needs and competitive analysis. Establishes strategic marketing programs for new products or enhancements, including identification of market segments, product positioning, pricing and profitability. Identifies new distribution channels and coordinates product introduction and market exploitation to ensure maximum penetration. Integrates the activities of product management, marketing communications, development, and other organizational units, in the development, implementation and maintenance of all product work and launch plans.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of lending systems, processes, and services
Knowledge of current competitive landscape, particularly knowledge and insights into Fintechs.
Knowledge of the drivers of revenue, cost and profitability.
Demonstrated business case development experience.
Demonstrated experience successfully managing the product lifecycle.
Demonstrated experience in the development of products and successful product launches.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with partners, customers, teammates.
Ability to lead others, develop and deliver a business plan that can effectively organize, plan, direct, manage, and maintain profitable products
Demonstrated ability to lead business initiatives and influence others to deliver success
Knowledgeable about navigating matrix-managed organizations
Ability to effectively transact with moderate levels of ambiguity — manage with change, decide and act without having the total picture; comfortably handles risk and uncertainty
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation communication skills
Strong leadership skills with focus on producing results
Proficient formal presentation and facilitation skills, including executive c-level audiences
Strong analytical pragmatic solution capabilities
Demonstrated project/process management skills
Good negotiator, planner and decision-making skills. Accurately scopes out projects, sets objectives and goals, develops schedules and resource assignments, and measures performance against goals.
Demonstrates strong initiative and self-motivation.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and demonstrating effective capacity management
Ability to mentor and support junior team members.

Responsibilities

Performs business analysis and owns business case recommendations for new product development and product enhancements that will increase profitability, market penetration and industry presence.
Proactively identifies and champions new product opportunities.
Understands customer workflow, as it relates to the relevant products and services and rationalizes product requirements utilizing voice of customer.
Interacts with technical product managers to translate business requirements into product specifications.
Works with sales/alliances, marketing, services, and others to effectively plan and execute go-to-market strategy.
Prepares reports and analyses on assigned products/product lines and presents to leadership on a regular basis.
Proactively addresses sales and revenue variances with priority products—both short and projected long-term
Works with sales and senior management to strategize on key customer accounts.
Act as owner/champion for lending products and services, including managing the communications among stakeholders.
Analysis of market research and input from both corporate and personal networks to determine evolving market requirements and opportunities.
Stays informed on competition, regulation, marketplace, and internal and external issues related to home lending.
Active participation in key industry events and associations.
Requires moderate travel.