Product Management Associate Director
We are looking for a Product Management Associate Director who will drive the overall vision and strategy of Wolters Kluwer’s (KLI) business unit , a global provider of cross-border information, insights and solutions that enable legal practitioners to navigate the increasingly complex aspects of international private law.
In this role, you will be responsible of the product development and go-to-market efforts, including revenue targets achieved through effective commercial and go-to-market strategies, and will lead a small team of Product Managers in developing and executing an analytics-based commercial strategy and a product development roadmap of innovation, feature development, and product enhancements, as well as the go-to-market strategy for our insight-enabled tools and services in alignment with the broader Wolters Kluwer vision.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Conduct market research, including market sizing, growth potential, and key players, to identify key segments and their unique needs, preferences, and behaviors.
Develop and present business cases built on a solid market understanding and data-driven revenue projections.
Prioritize product developments based on customer needs, business goals, and market potential.
Be a key product visionary and evangelist for KLI, communicating product brand and positioning to internal and external stakeholders.
Effectively communicate the product strategy, roadmap, and performance to Executive Management and key stakeholders across the organization.
Continuously monitor the market and competitive landscape to identify opportunities and threats to the product portfolio.
Analyze the competition to understand their strengths, weaknesses, and market positioning.
Collaborate effectively with sales, marketing, and communications in ensuring go-to-market campaigns are anchored in market research and executed accordingly.
Drive the implementation and adoption of the Lean Product Cycle within KLI to ensure customer-centric product innovation and delivery.
Work collaboratively with Technical Project Management leadership to ensure that each product is developed with excellence and meets the needs of the market.
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to track product performance and measure success, including revenue, customer acquisition, customer retention, and market share.
Develop and execute a budget for KLI's product development and go-to-market efforts.
Provide coaching, training, and guidance to Product Managers to ensure that they are developing and executing their strategies effectively.
Support KLI General Manager as part of high-level business strategy development, team culture creation, market problem-solving, and other group-wide activities as needed.
Staff Management and Leadership:
Establish performance goals and support staff in their professional development; provide ongoing feedback.
Ensure that the team has the right talent in place to deliver on the plan.
Ensure the team is aligned through KPI reporting and regular qualitative check-ins.
Ensure the team is executing effectively through regular goal reviews and monitoring of KPIs.
Skills and Experience:
Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Strong ability to analyze data, and quickly understand trends.
Experience in legal information services, legal market; knowledge / understanding of legal workflows a plus.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with professional and technical staff, outside prospects, customers, salespersons, and third-party partners.
Ability to organize, lead, and supervise others.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong professional presentation skills.
Travel: up to 20% domestic and international travel.
