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Head of Product FinTech / Product Director - FinTech / Product Lead - FinTech will be responsible for driving product growth, scaling teams and setting product vision & strategy for the deposits offering.

Head of Product FinTech / Product Director - FinTech / Product Lead - FinTech will be building out a team with the experience of what it takes to scale digital products

Head of Product FinTech / Product Director - FinTech / Product Lead - FinTech will:

• Build and lead the deposits and savings business product plan
• Set the Product vision, strategy and KPI's
• Oversee the savings conversion journey from end to end
• Ensure lending products meet regulatory standards
• Sit on the Leadership team/ C-suite level of a rapidly growing FinTech - provide regular

insights to the Board

• Work cross-functionally to position and execute product change plans

Head of Product FinTech / Product Director - FinTech / Product Lead - FinTech will need:

5+years experience in retail deposits including:

• Design and launch experience of compliant consumer deposits and savings products
• Prior knowledge of developing the deposits and savings commercial strategy
• Experience managing a deposit portfolio with key insights when working on regulated

consumer products

• Ability to pivot and adapt in a fast paced environment
• Management of depsoit aggregators
• Ideally SMF18 accredited

This is a great opportunity for a Head of Product FinTech / Product Director - FinTech / Product Lead - FinTech to join a growing FinTech whilst they come out of stealth mode and launch into the UK market. Intellligent People are a specialist Head of Product recruitment agency.

As the Head of Digital Product Management you will support the Digital Mortgages Director within the Digital function with the vision, strategy, design, and execution of the digital product. You will have strategic ownership and oversight of the execution of all conversion rate optimisation initiatives, from recommending the most appropriate technology to gathering insights and analysing data, all the way through to executing tests and reporting on the results on a regular and consistent manner.

Please note that this role would suit either an existing Head of Product Management or a Senior Product Manager looking to develop into a Head of Position within an integral part of the Barclays organization.

What will you be doing?

Youll be leading a team of Senior and Digital Product Managers to define launch parameters, and prioritise features in the Product Management roadmap
You will be accountable for ensuring market sizing, monetization and value proposition factors amongst others are inherently part of the product roadmap
You will oversee regulatory compliance and ensure all risks are considered and managed accordingly
You will be drive the commercial delivery of the product and be responsible for reporting and budget management
You will share and enhance our user experience, delivering a useful & usable digital product / service that provides a delightful customer experience in alignment with CX principles
Youll be managing the design process leading on activities such as research techniques, design patterns and service design
Engaging with cross functional stakeholders to deliver propositions, optimise resources and reduce time to market and cost
What were looking for:

An inspiring leader who can manage and support the Engagement & Performance team within the Digital Mortgages function to deliver the best results for the business
Extensive experience of digital proposition development and delivery including planning, user case creation, and user experience design
A deep technical understanding of new trends and technologies, including which emerging technologies can be harnessed for better results
A good understanding of the role different digital marketing channels play, with the capacity to assess areas for improvement for the Business and our customers
Skills that will help you in the role:

Previous experience within a software release project
Strong experience with stakeholder management
Experience of running and establishing scrum cycles in a challenging enterprise environment
Where will you be working?

In the heart of Canary Wharf, our headquarters at Churchill Place boasts onsite amenities such as; a gym, staff restaurant and deli bar, and is easily accessible by tube and bus links. With a population of around 5000 staff the atmosphere is second to none with a real buzz being created around the offices within.

Dynamic working gives everyone at Barclays the opportunity to integrate professional and personal lives. If you have a need for flexibility then please discuss this with the Hiring Manager.

Our Values

Everything we do is shaped by the five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. Our values inform the foundations of our relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how we measure and reward the performance of our colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but about how you achieve it.

Our Diversity

We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our vision and goals.

Our Benefits

Our customers are unique. The same goes for our colleagues. That's why at Barclays we offer a range of benefits, allowing every colleague to choose the best options for their personal circumstances. These include a competitive salary and pension, health care and all the tools, technology and support to help you become the very best you can be. We are proud of our dynamic working options for colleagues. If you have a need for flexibility then please discuss this with us. Where appropriate, and for UK based roles, we will consider requests that the role be based at alternative Barclays key UK location from that advertised.

We will consider applications from job share applicants.

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Job Title
Director of Product Management – EMEA Marketing & Research

11-Feb-2020

Job Description

• Define, drive and maintain strategy for platforms and integrations that support Marketing, Research, Location Intelligence and Labour Analytics within EMEA.
• Build strong relationships with key regional business leaders and their country representatives and gain an understanding of their requirements.
• Own and deliver the roadmap for M&R initiatives in the region, syncing with peers in the US and APAC.
• Work with peers from other D&T towers within EMEA to ensure the regional roadmap is coherent and aligned to deliver end-to-end value.
• Help mature the Product Management practice within our tower and across CBRE as a whole.
• Drive critical initiatives using agile methodologies, working closely with business and digital product managers, functional leads, customer experience/design and technology teams.
• Background in Design Thinking, using the techniques to understand personas and requirements, idealise and test solutions.
• Own and proactively identify issues and drive resolutions end-to-end.
• Produce reporting and tracking documentation to monitor progress and quality as needed.
• Developing client journeys and related artefacts to tell the client experience story.
• Challenge existing processes; envision and implement better ones.
• Build collaborative and relational equity; become the evangelist of our Product Management practice to support both internal stakeholders as well as the client.
• Actively manage overall product and take appropriate actions to improve efficiencies & performance (revenue, retention & growth, customer satisfaction).
• Develop business cases for potential initiatives, including market sizing, market segmentation, financial analysis (ROI), and pricing. Influence to gain support and alignment.
• Ensure product outcomes align to annual regional ROI and revenue growth goals.

• Manages the planning, organisation, and controls for critical functional areas.
• Over time, may be responsible for a mix of direct and matrix reporting team.
• Support team in areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring.
• Leads by example and models behaviours that are consistent with the company's values in everything you do.

• Minimum 10 years of Product Management and related experience in a technology focused environment. Consulting experience is a plus, as is experience of the property sector
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology or related fields.
• Extensive experience working in Agile Scrum or Kanban.
• Established track record of successful delivery in a complex environment.
• Demonstrated strong ability to analyse problems, design solutions, and communicate effectively and confidently (both verbal and written) with relevant stakeholders to gain buy-in.
• Comfort with ambiguity and proven ability to structure problems and develop analytical frameworks.
• Entrepreneurial drive and demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in an innovative and fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility based upon evolving market dynamics and stakeholder requirements.
• Awareness and practical understanding of current technologies, and their application and relevance to digital and overall client experiences.
• Experience with Design Thinking and customer research.

• Ability to comprehend, analyse, and interpret the most complex business problems.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, executive management and/or public groups.
• Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.

• Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations.
• Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based environment.
• Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.

• Strong leadership, problem-solving, design-thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• High level of problem-solving skills in ambiguous environment.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership.
• Ability to work well under pressure with a proactive approach including managing competing priorities, multiple deadlines and changing project scope/direction.

Req ID
7527BR

Country
United Kingdom

City
London

Work Type
Full Time

Service Line
EMEA

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At some companies you can feel the momentum building. People are engaged, they're approaching their work with energy, enthusiasm and resilience. Being part of the organisation becomes part of your own identity.

At others, it feels impossible to get everyone pulling in the same direction. People lose sight of the company's purpose, they start looking out only for themselves – or elsewhere for new opportunities.

We started Peakon to help companies around the world build better workplaces. Where employees know they're listened to, managers learn from their own decisions and develop as leaders, and entire organisations see a step-change in what they can achieve.

Trust and transparency guide everything we do. At Peakon you’ll find a transparent salary model, unlimited vacation, minimal hierarchy, and maximum freedom to develop and execute your own ideas. Our style of collaboration is based on honesty and friendship, and we always love making new friends…

Who you are

You have a strong successful track-record in SaaS product management. You have a strong technical foundation, and keep on top of new developments in the field. You have extensive practical experience working in Product Management and can easily translate customer needs into engineering requirements. You have been managing direct reports and understand the challenge and responsibility of being a great manager.

You are probably doing a great job at your current position but looking for an opportunity to work on a product that impacts the life of thousands of employees around the world.

Responsibilities

At Peakon, product is the foundation of everything we do. Our mission is to deliver the platform that helps everyone in an organisation reach their full potential.

Reporting to the VP of Product, you will lead the Product Management team which consists of 5 Product Managers and be responsible for hiring additional team members. You will develop the skills of your team members so they can be successful at their roles and scale processes to match company growth. You will also participate in driving alignment on product strategy across departments and help product teams in the quarterly execution of those strategic initiatives.

Your work will be multi-faceted as you participate in both the strategy and the execution of our entire product line. Your core tasks will include:

• Growing and managing the Product Management team
• Participating and improving how we gather product inputs from clients and other departments
• Participating in building and communicating our product roadmap
• Helping teams perform strong research and make the right product decisions
• Evangelising and ensuring clear downstream communication to Product Marketing, Sales and Customer Success about product changes
• Meet regularly with clients and potential new customers
• Participate on product pricing council
• Contributing to the overall product strategy

Requirements

About You:

• Strong academic record and project management skills
• A minimum of 6 years of product management experience in an international SaaS company
• You have managed multiple direct reports for at least 2-3 years
• Strong core product management skills that you enjoy teaching others
• Proven experience translating customer needs into engineering requirements
• Ability to conceptualize, manage, and prioritize multiple projects
• Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results
• A good presenter who is able to communicate to people of varied technical ability
• Experience facing customers and understanding the root cause of product inputs

This job requires frequent travel to our office in Copenhagen (ideally 2-3 working days per week).

Benefits

• Unlimited holiday
• Subsidised lunch everyday
• Flexible working
• Company wide trips
• Choice of hardware
• Flexible travel policy
• Pension

Director, Product Management - eCommerce

Are you:

• An experienced Product Leader with a background working on global ecommerce platforms?
• Passionate about building a global marketplace for a leading Fortune 150 business?

Burns Sheehan are partnering exclusively with a Global Fortune 150 organisation for the hire of a Director, Product Management for EMEA Marketing & Research, to contribute to the vision and strategy, drive development, enhancement and execution of a global ecommerce marketplace. This organisation, listed as one Fortune's Most Admired Companies, is currently going through a major digital transformation with a focus on enhancing their market leading products through the use of technology.

We are looking for:

• A Product Leader who excels within a high-growth organisation with the ability to communicate with business leaders globally to define, drive and maintain strategy for platforms and integrations that support marketing Research, Location Intelligence and Labour Analytics within EMEA.
• A solid technical product management background with a strategic mind-set, able to influence the enhancements of a global ecommerce platform in line with regional requirements across 21 countries, with the capability to grow the platform to become a global marketplace.
• An Agile enthusiast and thought leader, excited about taking a creative and innovative approach to digital product strategy, able to collaborate with senior business stakeholders to define and communicate the digital vision and product road-map in line with the overall business strategy.

Experience working in a product leadership position within the PropTech or Commercial Real Estate industry is extremely advantageous.

If you are Product Leader, looking for an opportunity to take on a Director of Product Management role within an industry leading company, experienced working on a global scale then get in touch. You'll have the chance to utilise your creative, technical and strategic expertise in an organisation that is investing heavily in technology, innovation and their people.

Director, Product Management - eCommerce

Burns Sheehan Ltd will consider applications based only on skills and ability and will not discriminate on any grounds.

Serves as a senior function/business/product compliance risk manager for Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM) responsible for establishing internal strategies, policies, procedures, processes, and programs to prevent violations of law, rule, or regulation and design and delivery of a risk management framework that maintains risk levels within the firm's risk appetite and protects the franchise. In addition, engages with the ICRM product and function coverage teams, in order to partner to develop and apply CRM program solutions that meet the function/business/product and customer needs in a manner consistent with the Citi program framework.

Responsibilities:

• Providing compliance coverage to an assigned function/business/product. Provides compliance guidance on function/business/product rules and regulations relating to operational issues, transactional approvals and the application of internal compliance policies for day-to-day activities.
• Managing a team of multiple teams of Compliance professionals. Developing, attracting, and retaining talent; recommending staffing levels required to carry out the units role and responsibilities effectively while establishing and adhering to talent management processes and compensation and performance management programs. Mentoring and developing junior staff.
• Directing the design, development, delivery and maintenance of best-in-class Compliance, programs, policies and practices for ICRM. Translates ICRM strategy and goals across Citis clients, products and geographies; provides direction and guidance on the programs.
• Staying abreast of relevant changes to rules/regulations and other industry news including regulatory findings.
• Providing oversight and guidance over the assessment of complex issues, structures potential solutions and drives effective resolution with other stakeholders. Provides advice to the function/business/product on an ongoing basis on new initiatives, new products, acquisitions, and client-related matters with respect to applicability of policies, resolution of potential red flags or other client/transaction-related compliance escalations.
• Representing Citi on critical regulatory matters as required. Serves as liaison with regulatory examiners, Internal Audit, and external auditors on critical Compliance issues and oversees the implementation of related remediation. Collaborating with other internal areas including: Legal, Business Management, Operations, Technology, Finance, other Control Functions, and In-Business Risk to address compliance issues which may impact the assigned business/product/function.
• Supporting the function/business/product in performing timely compliance reviews of new transactions and/or products.
• Managing ICRM initiatives as required, such as the implementation of new Compliance systems, controls, and related project management work efforts.
• Assisting in the development and administration of Compliance training for the assigned business/product/function.
• Overseeing the monitoring and identification of regulatory developments, including enforcement actions, and new laws, regulations, rules, and interpretations or guidance relating to the business/product/function supported.
• Analyzing and scoping the impact including applicability of new and complex regulatory developments across the assigned business/product/function, including cross-border impact.
• Assisting in the establishment of ICRM policies, procedures and controls to comply with these new or changed laws and regulations.
• Participating in industry groups and trade association working groups or other forums.
• Additional duties as assigned
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications:

• Highly motivated, strong attention to detail, team oriented, organized
• Excellent written, verbal and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; strong presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex problems and solutions through concise and clear messaging
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with senior leaders
• Significant knowledge and expertise of Compliance laws, rules, regulations, risks and appropriate controls
• Experience in the design and implementation of Compliance programs
• Demonstrated ability to assess complex issues through root cause analysis and other analytical techniques; structure potential solutions; drive to resolution with senior stakeholders
• Ability to influence and lead people across cultures at a senior level using sound judgment and successful execution, understanding how to operate effectively across diverse Business/Function
• Experience with and previous exposure to internal or external control functions and regulators
• Ability to challenge Business/Function management and escalate issues when appropriate
• Strong track record of effectively assessing and managing competing priorities
• Comfortable navigating complex, highly-matrixed organizations
• Comfortable acting as an agent for positive change with agility and flexibility
• Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views. Strong presentation and relationship management skills are essential
• Subject matter expertise in area of focus

Education:

• Bachelors degree; experience in compliance, legal or other control-related function in the financial services firm, regulatory organization, or legal/consulting firm, or a combination thereof; strong working knowledge of the assigned function/business/product and related laws and regulations, previous experience managing a diverse staff; Advanced degree preferred

Serves as a senior function/business/product compliance risk manager for Independent Compliance Risk Managements (ICRM) Electronic Trading Group (ETG) responsible for establishing internal strategies, policies, procedures, processes, and programs to prevent violations of law, rule, or regulation and design and delivery of a risk management framework that maintains risk levels within the firm's risk appetite and protects the franchise, with a specific focus on risks associated with electronic trading activities. In addition, engages with the ICRM product and function coverage teams, in order to partner to develop and apply CRM program solutions that meet the function/business/product and customer needs in a manner consistent with the Citi program framework.

Key Activities include:

• Providing compliance coverage to an assigned function/business/product. Provides compliance guidance on function/business/product rules and regulations relating to operational issues, transactional approvals and the application of internal compliance policies for day-to-day activities.
• Managing a team of multiple teams of Compliance professionals. Developing, attracting, and retaining talent; recommending staffing levels required to carry out the units role and responsibilities effectively while establishing and adhering to talent management processes and compensation and performance management programs. Mentoring and developing junior staff.
• Directing the design, development, delivery and maintenance of best-in-class Compliance, programs, policies and practices for ICRM. Translates ICRM strategy and goals across Citis clients, products and geographies; provides direction and guidance on the programs.
• Staying abreast of relevant changes to rules/regulations and other industry news including regulatory findings.
• Providing oversight and guidance over the assessment of complex issues, structures potential solutions and drives effective resolution with other stakeholders. Provides advice to the function/business/product on an ongoing basis on new initiatives, new products, acquisitions, and client-related matters with respect to applicability of policies, resolution of potential red flags or other client/transaction-related compliance escalations.
• Representing Citi on critical regulatory matters as required. Serves as liaison with regulatory examiners, Internal Audit, and external auditors on critical Compliance issues and oversees the implementation of related remediation. Collaborating with other internal areas including: Legal, Business Management, Operations, Technology, Finance, other Control Functions, and In-Business Risk to address compliance issues which may impact the assigned business/product/function.
• Supporting the function/business/product in performing timely compliance reviews of new transactions and/or products.
• Managing ICRM initiatives as required, such as the implementation of new Compliance systems, controls, and related project management work efforts.
• Assisting in the development and administration of Compliance training for the assigned business/product/function.
• Overseeing the monitoring and identification of regulatory developments, including enforcement actions, and new laws, regulations, rules, and interpretations or guidance relating to the business/product/function supported.
• Analyzing and scoping the impact including applicability of new and complex regulatory developments across the assigned business/product/function, including cross-border impact.
• Assisting in the establishment of ICRM policies, procedures and controls to comply with these new or changed laws and regulations.
• Participating in industry groups and trade association working groups or other forums.

Additional duties as assigned.

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About MarketFinance

At MarketFinance we believe that finance has moved on with technology - and we’re here to make it work better for businesses. We want to help entrepreneurs spend more time on ideas and less time worrying about their cash flow.

So what makes us different? With our smart online platform, we’re making it quick and easy for UK companies to access business finance. But it’s not just about the tech. Our people are our greatest asset and one of the best things about working at MarketFinance.

We’re a team of bright and talented people from all over the world, who work together to get things done. Positivity is key to our culture, which means we support each other and have a lot of fun along the way.

At MarketFinance, the opportunity for growth is as big as your ambition. We challenge ourselves to learn more and to think in different ways. In fintech, things move quickly - but that’s part of the adventure.

Our values matter and as part of the team, they’ll be yours too.

#MakeItHappen | #1Team1Dream | #AlwaysBeLearning

Requirements

As VP, Product, you’ll drive our product vision and strategy. You’ll be responsible for the overall success of our product portfolio, working through your team of PMs - who act as business unit leads - to ensure delivery against product-specific strategies and goals. You’ll also own our product development lifecycle, putting in place key product processes to create a culture of high-performance.

The Role

As our VP, Product, you’ll:

• Own our product strategy, identifying the target market, customer segments and unique selling points that our product suite needs to deliver in order to succeed.
• Lead and coach a high-performing team of Product Managers and Designers to run effective products that deliver customer and business value.
• Own the product and customer development process for the company as a whole, helping your teams to test hypotheses, break down complex problems and ensure good feedback loops are in place.
• Help set up our business units for success, making sure we define goals to be achieved, build a team of internal and external hires, assign responsibility and deliver on commitments
• You’ve led successful software products (preferably in the B2B / finance area) across all stages of the product life cycle, and have ideally worked in a fast paced, high-growth environment.

Your strengths could include your ability to:

• Work through others and maximise the talent in your team
• Get up to speed quickly on new subject matters, asking questions to build knowledge and being open to and encouraging constructive criticism
• Understand how product changes impact business outcomes and KPIs
• Know when to employ different product management styles (e.g. MVP, optimisation)
• Develop and support other PMs and Designers
• Speak to the technical teams about the software and, at the same time, communicate complex product problems to commercial stakeholders
• Identify market opportunities by leveraging your knowledge of financial products, particularly in the SME space
• Set up and manage teams, knowing when to hire and bring in new skills to the team (e.g. Product Marketing)

See value in design and creating experiences that delight customers

Benefits

Not only will you have the opportunity to make a huge impact at one of the UK's leading Fintechs, you’ll also have access to:

• Best in class share options scheme
• Best in class private health coverage, including many benefits such as half price Virgin Active gym membership
• Childcare vouchers
• Amazon Kindle and unlimited book allowance
• 25 days of annual leave per year, plus your birthday off
• A great office (complete with roof terrace, awesome facilities and a community feel) in the heart of vibrant Shoreditch

Our commitment to you

MarketFinance is constantly working to maintain and improve our inclusive, friendly workplace. We ensure that both applicants and our people receive unbiased treatment without discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race or any other protected characteristic.

How will we use your information?

We will use your data to process your application, to allow us to assess your suitability for a role, market job opportunities and recruitment information and improve our sites. We may share your data with third parties to achieve these purposes. We will not share your data for marketing purposes. We will keep your data safe in accordance with data protection legislation.

If you are unhappy with the use of your data, you can change your mind at any time by emailing legal@marketfinance.com

ABOUT MEDIACOM

Welcome innovators, initiative takers and instigators.

We are 8,500 of the world’s leading media communications specialists, in 125 offices, across 100 countries.

We have a global client roster that’s the envy of our peers. Adidas, Coca-Cola, Mars, P&G, PSA, Richemont, Shell and Sony to name but a few.

We help brands unlock growth through media. We do this using our Systems Thinking approach to data, technology and creativity and design communication strategies that build brands and generate sales. We’re part of WPP, the world's largest marketing communications services group, which gives us access to the richest data sets and most robust benchmarks in the business.

All this has helped us become the first network to hold the big six Media Network of the Year titles concurrently.

But the real secret to our success is simple (and not really a secret). It’s our People First, Better Results philosophy.

We know that when we invest in our people, we’ll deliver better results not only for them, but also for our clients.

We also know that talent comes in all shapes, sizes, genders and ethnicities. That’s why our agencies are open environments that celebrate difference.

Do you want to work with smart, creative, enthusiastic people? So do we.

Welcome to MediaCom

The Team

As Product Director you will play an important part in the technology team at MediaCom. The team provides global tech and data solutions to our business and our Clients. We build new products and implement existing products for our Clients and develop products to make our client operations run more efficiently internally.

Our team’s responsibilities ranges from optimising a small-scale data transformation process, to save time for our internal Client teams, to large scale strategic platform and product implementations which are data centric. Our current strategic tools provide competitive monitoring, bespoke global media planning, media optimisation and the global digital dashboards reporting to Clients.

Objectives of the Role:

The Product Director is a new role in our Global Data Solutions team. This is an exciting time to join us to help establish the product function. Your role will be leading on developing and implementing products for use across the globe. You will shape the roadmap of the products by liaising with Clients, our Client teams, stakeholders and developers. You will initially take ownership of two established products that provide Client global media planning data and analytics and competitive reporting information for Clients while working with new products that are currently at MVP stage or earlier.

Key Areas of Responsibility and Accountability:

• To manage billings & Income process on a monthly basis in line with contractual terms and revenue recognition policy.
• To manage the accrued, deferred and WIP revenue, reviewing on a monthly basis
• To be responsible for the budget / reforecast
• To be responsible for the month end P&L pack and presenting to the stakeholders.
• Lead the ideation, technical development, and launch of innovative products for Clients and internally.
• Manage the product lifecycle from inception & innovation through to delivery and support.
• Stakeholder management, ensuring transparency, providing regular updates and addressing concerns. Build consensus on priorities across stakeholders to enable product delivery.
• Create and update product roadmaps.
• Perform scoping, requirement gathering and analysis with key stakeholders, sharing feedback and managing timelines.
• Sprint planning, running daily stand-ups and reviews.
• Work with the internal or external development teams located in multiple countries to create stories/specification/requirements and to drive consistent and high-quality delivery.
• You will market the features and benefits of the product to maximise staff adoption of the tools.
• Define and analyse success metrics for products and apply lessons to future work.
• Oversee a smooth transition from inception to delivery including training, UAT and go live activities.
• Understand MediaCom’s strategic and competitive position and deliver products that are recognised as best in the industry.
• Work hand in hand with your colleagues (located in US, China & the UK) to establish and champion best practice for all elements of Product development, implementation and maintenance.

About You

Do you have a passion for helping create and evolve products that amaze our Clients and are essential for our staff to do their jobs? Would you like to lead on products shaping the dynamic world of advertising?

You are an exceptional listener and able to absorb detailed information. You are a natural communicator and will work with a range of technology and business stakeholders. You excel at bringing new innovative ideas to life and making these a reality by providing product though leadership in the business. You enjoy working with the latest technology and have a real interest in data. You love being part of a team and enjoy working collaboratively with business stakeholders, developers, project delivery and technology colleagues.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Experience in a product management leadership role.
• Excellent understanding of data. Ideally experience leading data focused products.
• A broad technology understanding including web technologies and cloud computing. Knowledge of the software development process.
• A positive, can-do attitude.
• A love of learning and an interest in sharing your knowledge and skills with others.
• The ability to propose new solutions to old problems.
• An ability to work independently and collaboratively with a wide range of teams (data science, technology, client services, operations).
• Experience working with remote teams or third-party technical suppliers.
• Confidence and effectiveness working with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in contributing to the continuous improvement of products, processes, and business applications.
• A background in working on products that place an emphasis on visualisation, UX & UI.
• Familiarity with Agile methodology.
• An understanding of digital advertising and data. Ideally you have worked in the media industry.

Our interests and activities are broad ranging. We work with governments to shape workable policies to ensure that the sector is fit for purpose, whilst developing meaningful products and services to help a range of businesses (both in the UK and overseas) to thrive operationally and commercially, whilst responding and adapting to regulatory change. A commitment to innovation is in our corporate DNA and it’s vital that we continue to attract exceptional people to the business, who can conduct pioneering world class research for the good of the sector and Society as a whole.

We now have an opportunity for an experienced leader to join our Executive Team in the new role of Commercial & Product Director. Reporting to our CEO, you will be required to make a significant contribution to our commercial and operational success at a key juncture, as we review, reshape, develop and deliver new products and services to maximise our relevance and impact on a global stage. This will require you to collaborate widely, both internally and externally, to develop and share exceptional market knowledge that will enable you to play a leading role in the achievement of required commercial outcomes and operational and customer service excellence; helping us to retain future focus whilst respecting our heritage and value set.

We are looking for a strategic, inspiring and energetic commercial and product leader with a track record of architecting and delivering commercial strategies that have delivered revenue, profit and potential for growth in an organisation of similar scale and complexity. Whist prior exposure to the built environment sector and government policy/funding will be advantageous, we’re open minded regarding your background, cognisant of the lessons we can learn from other sectors. What is more important is your broad commercial skill set and your passion for customer experience, having developed international go to market strategies and propositions for a range of advisory services and digital/data products in support of business success.

This is a high profile leadership role of substantial size and scope in which you will be responsible for the development and performance of a multi-disciplinary team of 300, so you’ll need to operate with considerable influence, bringing exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and operating with considerable influence and impact at an important time in our development and growth.

If this sounds like the challenge for you, contact our advisors at GatenbySanderson: Stephanie Wilson on 07880 382745 or Gemma Heron on 07964 826291. To find out more or to apply, visit www.groupappointmentbre.com

Closing date: Friday 21st February 2020, 17:00

Based Watford with UK & international travel

Competitive Remuneration Package

BRE is an equal opportunities employer.

While this advert may state a specific location or hours, we encourage flexibility and are happy to have a conversation on how this role could be fulfilled in a different way

Who is Mastercard?

We are the global technology company behind the world’s fastest payments processing network. We are a vehicle for commerce, a connection to financial systems for the previously excluded, a technology innovation lab, and the home of Priceless®. We ensure every employee has the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and to change lives. We believe as our company grows, so should you. We believe in connecting everyone to endless, priceless possibilities.

Job Title

Director Bill Pay Product ManagementOverview

You are responsible for commercializing our increasing Bill Pay platform & product capabilities around the world.
This role supports the design and development of the product to the stage where it is mature and generating maximum value for the company.
You will be a key member of the commercialization team acting as product champion and the expert in the features, benefits and capabilities of the product and how it meets the needs of current and future customers.
You will have the opportunity to become familiar with the technical, operational and legal and regulatory environments within which the products operate. You will be a key advocate of the product both internally to the company and externally.
You will liaise closely with all other members of the team, and where appropriate provide support to other members of the team. You may also need to form relationships with external channels to help with the market evaluation of any new service provision.

Role

Drive the expansion of the Bill Pay proposition into new international target markets by.
• Identify & qualify customer needs (must-have vs. nice-to-have). Ensure global relevance by adapting requirements and potential solutions to different geographies, regions and partner needs
• Influence and prioritize enhancement of the product proposition, its value to the end customer and cost / pricing impacts and product specification
• Navigate the opportunity pipeline and agree prioritization and sequencing of market entry scenarios ensuring appropriate resource planning in product and customer delivery
• Creation of the business case, including key assumptions, business and product requirements and financial impacts. Owning the product P&L
• Develop and maintain a current view of the competitive landscape and the impact of competitor moves on Mastercard’s global strategy. Refine global product strategy based on industry insights and trends.
• Support the evaluation and assessment of international markets for Bill Pay in collaboration with regional sales and product teams and other relevant stakeholders including customers and partners
• Provide training materials, support and subject matter expertise on product related matters, assisting in customer pitches, supporting initial scoping and evaluation.

All about You

• Experience in international payments market, preferably with digital channels such as Bill Presentment & Payment, mobile, e-commerce
• Background or experience in devising, creating and/or delivering products (and associated features) that enhance the end-user experience by leveraging emerging technologies and trends
• Strong collaboration skills with an ability to drive tasks to completion in a lead role
• Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills including the ability to work with and influence people across the organisation
• Broad customer facing experience
• Strong time management, project and organizational skills.
• React quickly to changing priorities and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• B2B product management experience with P&L responsibility
• International travel may be required from time to time
• Ability to present analysis and key findings to senior management level / industry bodies in a clear yet informative manner.
• Translate business information requirements to provide meaningful analytical results. (Identify and analyse data utilising third party data / presenting findings).

Mastercard is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.​

If you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process, please contact reasonable.accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.