Product (Management) Lead (gn) for Business Domain Sales & Marketing

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Product Management Lead (gn) for Business Domain: Sales & Marketing

team: Business IT of SoftwareOne | pensum: full time

location: Germany (preferred); other Europe (optional) / working model: hybrid

In a nutshell:

• As part of our continued expansion, we are looking for a seasoned Product Lead (gn) to join our team.
• This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to drive strategic product initiatives within our organization, collaborating closely with internal IT teams as well as external business representatives and owners.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping our product strategy, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and building strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of innovative solutions that align with our business objectives. 

More details:

The key relationships

in Business IT:

• Collaborate with IT teams including engineering, design, and development to ensure seamless execution of product initiatives.
• Engage with IT leadership to align product strategy with departmental goals and objectives.

with "External" (Business Representatives, - Owners):

• To gather requirements, understand needs, and prioritize features based on business impact.
• Collaborate with business leadership on defining strategic goals and objectives and communicate how IT solutions can support and enable those strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with key business stakeholders, ensuring alignment between IT solutions and business objectives.

• Actively lead a group of Product Managers and/or Product Owners to ensure the Product roadmap is focused on delivering Business Outcomes.
• Develop, articulate and align the Product Manager so that a clear product strategy is built and aligned with the company's vision and objectives.
• Define and communicate the product vision to internal teams and external stakeholders, inspiring alignment and commitment.
• Create and maintain product roadmaps that prioritize features and enhancements based on strategic goals and market needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, solicit feedback, and secure buy-in for product initiatives.
• Conduct regular stakeholder meetings to provide updates on product progress, solicit feedback, and address concerns.
• Leverage stakeholder insights and market trends to refine product strategy and roadmap iteratively.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including executives, clients, and partners, to ensure alignment and support for product initiatives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing strategic guidance and recommendations on product-related matters.
• Prioritize as needed to ensure the Product Managers within the domain see the “big picture”
• Lead cross Product discussions within the domain but also across the domain. Be ready to compromise and prioritize accordingly to the overall company strategy.

Additional responsibilities include...

• Leading and managing a team of Product Owners, Product Managers, and Business Consultants, overseeing their growth, goals, and learning paths.
• Defining and communicating clear expectations, roles, and responsibilities within the team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Conducting regular performance evaluations and providing constructive feedback to team members, recognizing achievements, and addressing areas for improvement.
• Providing mentorship, acting as a role model and advocate for best practices in product management, driving excellence and innovation within the team and across the organization.

The direct Lead:

your experience & knowledge

• 5+ years of experience in product management or a related role, with a focus on managing software product portfolios and driving strategic initiatives.
• Familiarity with product management frameworks such as Lean Product Management, Design Thinking, and Jobs-to-be-Done theory, with a proven ability to apply these frameworks to drive product strategy and innovation.
• Proficiency in agile software development methodologies, particularly SAFe and Lean Startup, with hands-on experience in implementing these methodologies to drive product development and innovation.
• Proficiency in managing lean portfolios and strategic demand portfolio management, with experience in techniques such as prioritization, budgeting, and resource allocation to maximize business value.
• Experience in creating and maintaining product roadmaps that prioritize features and enhancements based on strategic goals and market needs, using techniques such as theme-based road mapping and outcome-driven road mapping.
• Ability to create comprehensive business cases, incorporating minimum viable products (MVPs) and business outcome hypotheses to justify investment decisions.
• Experience in agile forecasting and estimation techniques, enabling accurate prediction of project timelines and resource requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to align product initiatives with overarching business strategy, ensuring that IT solutions contribute to the achievement of strategic objectives.
• Understanding of financial concepts and accountability for portfolio solutions and development value streams, including decision-making responsibilities for investment funding and addressing overall business outcomes.
• Proven track record of collaborating across diverse teams and departments to drive consensus and alignment on strategic priorities and execution plans.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with portfolio management, ensuring that products are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with strategic objectives.

your communication skill

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in an agile team environment
• Excellent communication skills, especially in English.

your personality

• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, with a focus on staying abreast of industry trends and best practices in product management to drive innovation and excellence within the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with executives, business owners, and stakeholders at all levels of the organization, fostering alignment and support for strategic initiatives.
• Analytical thinking with a focus on continuous improvement, structured approach, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

This is what makes us special as an employer:

• Global company culture: We defined our lived culture through 7 core values (https://www.softwareone.com/en/our-story/our-values)
• Come as you are: Wear what you feel comfortable in, not just while working from home!
• President’s Club: Exclusive recognition awarded by leadership and your peers.
• Flexible work: Do great work from anywhere, deliver excellence everywhere.
• Employee Exchange Program: Experience new colleagues and cultures around the world.
• Incentive programs: Swomies award bonuses to colleagues who go above and beyond.
• Lifelong education: We pay for your new skills with tuition reimbursement.
• Employee stock option programs (SIX: SWON): Be an owner. All employees can be shareholders.
• Hire to Grow: We optimize our internal structures and feedback culture constantly to be your Employer of Choice, today and in future.
• For local benefits & incentices (GER and CH), you can check our current benefit list here: https://www.softwareone.com/de-de/karriere/dach/benefits

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