Specialist Product Manager
Northern Trust
- Limerick
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop market insight by defining the target client segment markets and evaluating industry trends
- Formulate strategy for the group by aligning cross functional teams, uncovering opportunities and determining life cycle states
- Shape the value proposition, develop the business case and define the marketing mix model as part of the new product planning process
- Lead in introducing new products to the market by securing regulatory approvals, publishing marketing material and conducting sales training
- Assess industry movement and refine value based pricing post the launch of new products
- Able to lead initiatives relating to client segmentation, evaluating market trends and uncovering opportunities
- Attend and present at industry events and publish in industry publications
- Provide sales support including presenting at client and prospect meetings
- Create strategies for cross-program coordination and go-to market rollouts
- Carries out complex initiatives involving multiple disciplines and/or ambiguous issues
- Displays a balanced, cross-functional perspective, liaising with the business to improve efficiency, effectiveness and productivity
- Conducts post launch audits, tracks product success, analyses P &L, metrics, KPIs, Makes recommendations for improvements to promotional programs
- Seasoned multi-disciplinary expert with extensive technical and / or business knowledge and functional expertise
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Proficient in constructing/overseeing logical and conclusive presentations, distilling complex subject matter into management-ready materials
- Thorough understanding or knowledge of all products or business areas within an umbrella roadmap, mastery of 2-4+ and SME ability in at least 1-2+ specific areas; and a strong understanding of client needs and how this impacts the product development agenda/roadmap
- Excellent in building key relationships, influencing and negotiating with clients, partners and leaders across multiple disciplines
- Program or project management experience is advantageous; planning, analysis, design and governance
- Strong knowledge of business strategy development is necessary to provide long term planning and to manage the profitability/performance of a major business segment.
- Leadership and organizational skills are required to determine the Business Unit's goals, resources needed, and to assess and develop the skills of staff.