SaaS Product Manager Director

Our global client continues to grow and is expanding their front-office and middle-office investment management solutions. The Product Management Director is a senior-level role for technology platform. This hands-on role will partner with senior-level development managers and architects to develop and execute the technology product roadmap. Responsibilities: • Lead client requirements gathering and market research • Coordinate client advisory meetings and development partnerships • Collaborate with other product managers and development leadership as well as the executive team to prioritize product initiatives • Develop the technology product roadmap which supports the business strategy • Communicate the technology product roadmap to internal and external stakeholders • Manage product management staff for the technology infrastructure teams • As the Product Owner, drive the Agile process and create a culture of continuous improvement of processes and methodologies • Manage key initiatives to ensure achievement of critical milestones and results • Provide expert guidance and critical analysis of proposed changes during design reviews and product demos with an eye towards simplicity of design and function • Keep abreast of existing and emerging technologies impactful to our business • Provide occasional sales support for prospective clients • Act as an escalation point for client services • Speak at public events and author industry articles as appropriate Requirements: • BS in Computer Science, Engineering or Math; Masters preferred • 10 years of related experience • Technical product management experience preferred • A bias toward architecture evolution that continually adds business value • Experience building and delivering software solutions with world-class security and reliability • Knowledge of the investment industry (technology, financial instruments, workflows, etc.) preferred • Strong analytical skills, with ability to collect, absorb, and analyze information quickly and independently • Ability to develop recommendations, form judgments and make decisions based on existing available data • Executive communication (verbal and written) skills and an ability to communicate complex technical information in simpler terms • Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of individuals at all levels of the organization • Highly motivated, with the ability to take initiative, set priorities and perform tasks with minimal guidance • Proven ability to develop and manage cross functional processes and project timelines • Excellent follow-through, attention to detail and time management skills LI-JW1