Assistant Vice President - Product Management - IT

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and Execute Product Strategy: Lead the product vision and roadmap for aligning with overarching mission to enhance the student experience globally.

- Market Research and Competitive Analysis: Conduct thorough research to identify trends, user needs, and market opportunities, particularly within the EdTech and FinTech sectors.

- Cross-functional Leadership: Collaborate with engineering, marketing, sales, and customer service teams to ensure the seamless delivery of innovative products that address market needs and drive business growth.

- End-to-End Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee product development from ideation through to launch, ensuring the timely and quality-driven execution of all product initiatives.

- Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilise data analytics and user insights to inform product features, prioritise enhancements, and measure success.

- Innovation and Market Expansion: Identify and evaluate opportunities for product innovation that support expansion into new international markets, enhancing its competitive edge.

- Team Leadership and Development: Mentor and develop a high-performing product management team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

- Stakeholder Management: Ensure alignment between product development and company goals by liaising closely with C-suite executives and key stakeholders.

- Customer-Centric Focus: Ensure all product developments prioritise user experience and meet the diverse needs of students globally.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).

- 8+ years of experience in product management, with significant exposure to EdTech or FinTech industries.

- A track record of expanding products into new markets, particularly in international education.

- Expertise in global product development and market penetration strategies.

- Proven success in leading product strategy for multiple product lines in a high-growth environment.

- Strong understanding of global education markets and trends.

- Experience managing cross-functional teams and delivering successful products in a fast-paced, high-growth company.

- Proficiency in data analytics, with the ability to derive insights from user behaviour to guide product development.

Essential Skills:

- Strategic Vision: Ability to define and execute long-term product strategies that align with business goals.

- Leadership: Strong people management and team-building skills, with the capacity to inspire high performance.

- Market Research Expertise: Skilled at identifying and responding to market opportunities in fast-evolving sectors.

- Analytical Thinking: Adept at using data to inform decisions and improve product offerings.

- Cross-functional Collaboration: Experience working across departments to align efforts and ensure smooth product launches.

Core Competencies:

- Innovative Thinking: Demonstrated ability to drive new ideas and push boundaries in product development.

- Results-Oriented: Committed to achieving measurable results leading to the company's success.

- Customer-Centric: Deep commitment to understanding and addressing the needs of students and other key stakeholders.

- Agility: Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and business priorities with creativity and resilience.

- Collaboration: Skilled at fostering partnerships across functions to achieve common goals.