Product Manager - Public Financial Management

Product Manager - Public Financial Management

About The Role:

- As the Product Manager for their PFM initiatives, you will play a pivotal role in defining and evolving the Integrated Fiscal Information Exchange (iFIX) specifications and creating products that help governments improve financial health and enhance service delivery.

- Collaborating within cross-functional teams and partners across the PFM ecosystem, you will develop a deep understanding of the challenges in public finance.

- Your role will span the entire product lifecycle-from problem framing and defining the product vision driving execution, launch, and growth.

Responsibilities:

Drive Product Vision and Strategy:

- Develop and articulate a compelling product vision for iFIX, aligning with the PFM Mission and user needs to inspire change in the public finance ecosystem.

- Conduct domain and user research to identify pain points and opportunities, ensuring the product narrative resonates with stakeholders.

- Communicate the product vision and strategy effectively to stakeholders within the organisation and externally to secure buy-in.

Lead Product Design and Development:

- Lead the product design and development process, collaborating with designers, developers, and domain experts to ensure that iFIX is built effectively and adopted widely.

- Maintain alignment with project timelines and budgets, fostering a culture of accountability throughout the product life cycle.

- Own the documentation process for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring it is integrated into the product's development and adoption strategy from the start.

Champion Product Launch and Evolution:

- Spearhead the growth and adoption of iFIX, ensuring it delivers measurable value to users and meets their needs.

- Develop and implement comprehensive product launch plans, including training and communication strategies that engage stakeholders at all levels.

- Track and monitor product performance using key metrics to measure success, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Engage and Collaborate with Stakeholders:

- Build and nurture a community of contributors and partners to enhance product capabilities and drive engagement.

- Communicate product progress and insights to the leadership team, advocating for iFIX internally and externally through webinars, forums, and other channels.

You're a great fit if you have:

Passion for Social Impact:

- You are committed to using technology for social good.

Product Management Experience:

- You bring 6+ years of experience in different aspects of product development and management, from problem discovery to design, development, and launch, with a proven track record of taking products from concept to scale.

- You excel in user research, prioritisation, and prototyping.

Domain Understanding:

- Knowledge of Public Financial Management (PFM) or related fields, with a strong understanding of the PFM cycle across both revenue and expenditure streams.

Technical and Analytical Skills:

- Familiarity with financial management systems and an understanding of data standards would be an advantage.

Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and are proactive.

Agile Mindset:

- You thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment and have experience working closely with cross-functional teams.