Director Product Management

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of assigned product development and product management projects / initiatives, being self-sufficient in their successful delivery to stakeholder expectations or targets.

• Perform market research and analysis in target industry sectors, to identify market opportunities, trends and drivers.

• Develop and gain agreement for product strategies and product positioning which will address these market opportunities effectively.

• Identify, collate and manage the specific market and customer requirements for the resulting new products or product enhancements.

• Prioritize requirements for inclusion in each product release, and to gain stakeholder agreement and investment approval on release contents and timescales.

• Utilize the product life cycle process to deliver and launch products and services to market, on time and budget, to support the agreed product strategies and roadmap.

• Manage products in life to ensure their ongoing success in terms of market share, customer satisfaction and financial performance.

• Enable the sales and marketing teams to be effective by being a market and product authority /subject matter expert, and aid in the creation of appropriate product documentation, sales tools and collateral. Remain up to date on market trends, regulatory changes and competitive alternatives, and to adjust product strategies and roadmaps accordingly.

• Be a subject matter expert on the functionality, features and design of the software products within Loftware's portfolio.

• Attend customer meetings to assist with sales opportunities and to obtain customer input and feedback on products and services.

• Where applicable, manage relationships 3rd party technology partners and suppliers.

• Manage the end-of-life activities for products as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (engineering, business, or a related discipline); advanced degree (MBA or Master's) is a plus.
• Proven experience in product management, preferably in related industry
• Experience of being responsible for bringing new B2B software products to market by following a product lifecycle process /New Product Introduction process.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for relevant industries.
• Excellent project management and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and manufacturing processes. Agile and UX/UI methodologies and best practices.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking
• Leadership and team management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptability and resilience
• Knowledge of enterprise applications, infrastructure management, and operational processes.