Energy Product Director

Reed Business Information ,
London, Greater London
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The Energy Product Director, will be responsible for the management of the ICIS energy portfolio through all stages of the product lifecycle. The Director will lead the process of idea prioritisation, ensure all prioritised ideas progress through Test & Learn and lead on execution of the roadmap as it emerges from this process. They will also be expected to analyse the commercial and strategic performance of all live products and sunset or combine products as necessary. They will propose new business or product strategies and provide input on 'build vs buy' decisions. They will be expected to have a deep understanding of our key energy customer segments and keep abreast of industry trends. This individual will also have direct management responsibility for product managers, including responsibility for their recruitment and development. Customer Focus * Interacts with customers frequently and understands their use cases and business in great depth. * Thoroughly understands competitive products and strategy, and how they influence customer decisions. * Balances organizational needs with customer needs and creates a strategic plan for the organization. * Predicts trends within customer segments. * Discerns how value is defined and perceived by each customer segment. * Interacts with other companies in their industry domain and engages with start-ups. Data-Driven Decision-Making & Analysis * Drives formulation of overall research/testing strategy and ensures product decisions are based on data. * Evaluates intangible and/or cross-business implications of strategic decisions. * Prioritizes hypothesis-driven product evaluation strategies, including AB testing for interactive products, while contributing to broader data-analyses strategies and platforms. * Is skilled in breaking down large complex issues into simpler elements that can be effectively addressed. * Establishes aggressive KPIs for the team to measure success. * Leads teams to make decisions where quantitative data is unavailable. Go to Market & Product Marketing Lifecycle * Develops go to market strategy and launch plans at the product level through coordination with stakeholders and is accountable for coordinated execution across product, sales, marketing and other customer facing teams. * Ensures ROI for go to market strategy, including revenue goals. * Develops appropriate metrics and tracking of launch initiatives and ensures reporting to stakeholders. * Develops positioning, themes, and messaging and pricing strategy across products to minimize potential conflict. * Evangelizes product for sales, customers, and media. * Anticipates market changes; adapts and adjusts product strategy as needed. Product Delivery & Development Lifecycle * Actively gathers data from multiple sources (customer, market, revenue, etc.) to drive effective solutions to business problems and strategic issues. * Oversees the strategy, planning and execution. * Is a thought leader and innovator for his/her product. * Ensures team is effectively following product and software development processes, including agile processes. * Understands product development in the context of the industry. * Demonstrates a track record in driving process improvement initiatives that have long-term value to the business and/or the customer. Strategy & Commercial Acumen * Defines and articulates a clear product strategy within a specific market or geography. * Gathers a wide range of information from internal and external sources to drive commercially viable decisions for the product and organization. * Ensures product strategy considers how the product requirements will be fulfilled through buy, build or partner options. * Understands how commercial decisions for a product impact other area of the business and customer. * Proactively takes steps to capitalize on product opportunities presented by the market position. * Tracks and analyzes product expenses, cost to revenue and profitability. Technical Skills * Has a unique history and/or expertise in product domain and serves as a technical resource for other groups. * Is an expert in new technologies as required by job demands? Competencies: Personal Capability Practices Self-Development Innovation Interpersonal Skills Collaboration and Teamwork Builds Relationships Inspires and motivates others to high performance Results Driven Critical Experiences: Track record of managing a successful suite of products that meet growth commitments. Track record of hiring and developing product management talent. Education to Qualify: Bachelors or Masters degree in a technical subject (Computer Science or Engineering discipline) is preferred, but not essential. MBA or management degree strongly desirable. We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital

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