Director – Product Owner

Director – Product Owner

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge product management, Agile development methodologies, and experience in organizational change management as typically acquired through a Bachelors` degree in relevant field (business, computer science, etc) and a minimum of 10 years` experience in product development, business, marketing, technology, and/or consulting
• High level of proven business expertise needed to set clear priorities for product and understand business value impacts across an entire business unit
• High level of proven outcomes managing and mentoring product managers, product owners, and people leaders
• Technical proficiency required to participate in program increment planning and have an informed, independent voice
• Strong influencing and leadership skills in order to be seen as the decision maker when interfacing with business, and willingness to dissent with both teams and business
• Proven experience with Agile practices and expectations
• Comfortable with making decisions with some level of uncertainty
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, both written and verbal
• Encourages non-hierarchical culture

Responsibilities

• Act as a thought leader in product strategy, drive the vision/ roadmap for our Global Submission Management and Global Workflow & Task Management Capabilities, setting the vision for agile product ownership that aligns with the organization’s broader goals and market dynamics
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the company, acting as a trusted partner to executives, technology teams, and other business leaders to ensure alignment on priorities and outcomes
• Advocate for and embed a product-centric culture within the organization, emphasizing value creation, customer focus, and iterative development
• Lead the organization’s ongoing agile transformation, driving continuous improvement in product development processes and promoting agility at all levels of the company
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends and emerging practices in product development, bringing new ideas and opportunities to the organization
• Mentor and inspire a team of Product Managers and Product Owners, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance
• Deeply understand the businesses that comprise GRS, their go-to-market strategies, their common opportunities to leverage scale, and their unique differences that are required to win in local markets
• Define and communicate clear, measurable outcomes (OKRs) for product teams and sets at ambitious digital portfolio strategy, ensuring they are aligned with strategic business objectives and customer needs
• Partner with User Experience and Design Team to ensure customer-driven design is prioritized, considering user pain points from usability test results and market industry knowledge to deliver a well-positioned product.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior product leader within agile organizations
• Strong track record of successfully driving organizational change and transformation
• Deep understanding of agile methodologies, with experience leading agile transformations
• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and collaboration skills, with the ability to build consensus across diverse teams and stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on product management background and a keen understanding of customer needs and market trends
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with experience developing high-performing, cross-functional teams
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, demonstrating resilience and adaptability even in the face of some level of uncertainty
• Experience in business, engineering, technology, and/or consulting
• Master`s degree preferred