Description
Work Arrangement
This role is categorized as on-site. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to SGM in Shanghai, China five times per week.
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 -
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- 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 Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- 10+ years of experience digital products, intelligent cockpit or complex software applications across a range of channels
- 5+ years of experience directly managing product teams
- Bachelor's degree in Design, IT, Business, Engineering, Communications, or related discipline
- Proven record of creating successful digital products or experiences at enterprise scale
- Deep expertise in the product management strategy
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Independent thinking
- Strong relationship building, influencing, and negotiation abilities with cross-functional and executive stakeholders
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