Senior Product Manager: Product

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Product Manager to lead and innovate across product portfolios. In this pivotal role, you will oversee product management activities, manage a dedicated team, and champion customer advocacy. Collaborating cross-functionally, you will ensure alignment with company strategies while driving financial success through effective P&L management. This position offers the opportunity to influence product innovation and contribute to the launch of new journals, making a significant impact in the market. If you are passionate about product management and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product management and team leadership.
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of P&L management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee product management activities and align strategies with the VP.
• Lead a team of 3, ensuring KPI delivery and coaching for outcomes.

Skills

Product Management

Team Leadership

Customer Advocacy

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Financial Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Product Management: Oversee general product management activities across portfolios, including:

• Setting and regularly reviewing 3-year product portfolio strategies with Product Managers to align with overall strategy set by the VP.
• Annual product specification and pricing reviews.
• Supporting regional sales and enabling sales activities.
• Representing products in customer success meetings and onboarding.
• Updating product training materials annually to ensure team training.
• Collaborating with marketing on annual marketing materials to articulate value propositions and customer messaging.
• Guiding R&D activities across portfolios, managing budgets, engaging customers regularly, and capturing feedback to inform product development roadmaps.

Team Management: Lead and motivate a team of 3, ensuring KPI delivery and ROI on activities. Manage team objectives, deliverables, and coach individuals to achieve outcomes.

Customer Focus: Deep understanding of key customer personas and markets. Act as the voice of the customer, integrating feedback throughout processes.

Product Advocacy: Champion products within the business, articulating value propositions, supporting training, and stakeholder engagement.

Content Innovation: Support publishing initiatives to identify opportunities for content innovation to meet customer needs.

Cross-Functional Leadership: Inspire and coach teams towards unified goals, collaborating closely with Sales, Revenue Operations, Marketing, and Publishing to communicate roadmaps and gather insights.

Financial Ownership: Own product P&Ls with Product Managers for commercial success.

New Journal Launches: Support acquisition and launch of new journals by:

• Driving vision and value propositions for new collections.
• Using data for decision-making on journal access models.
• Ensuring timely delivery of launch roadmaps within scope, budget, and timeframe.
• Leading business cases and forecasts for new products.
• Co-owning revenue and growth targets with relevant teams.