Our work matters. We help people get the medicine they need to feel better and live well.  We do not lose sight of that. It fuels our passion and drives every decision we make.

Job Posting Title

Senior Director, Product Development & Innovation

Job Description

The Senior Director, Product Development and Innovation is accountable for the development and execution of a multi-year product development strategy and pipeline that aligns to Prime’s current and future strategic objectives. This position drives a consistent and repeatable product development methodology and facilitates strategic product initiatives across Prime with a focus on innovation that drives affordability and creates external value. The Senior Director provides leadership to the product development & innovation function and drives the development, maintenance, and publication of market differentiating product roadmaps. Responsibilities also include, but are not limited to research, pricing, conceptualizing, translating market research and needs, mobilizing design teams, providing product content expertise for implementing and launching new products and enhancements and facilitating external vendor relationships for product development.

• Develop in conjunction with innovation leadership, a multi-year product development strategy and pipeline that aligns to Prime’s current and future strategic objectives; collaborate with functional Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Line of Business General Managers, and senior leadership to ensure strategic alignment, prioritization, funding, and resource allocation.

• Manage team of individuals responsible for product development and innovation; oversee progress of enterprise innovation and product development initiatives; present and report overall status updates to Innovation Solution leadership.

• Provide Innovation Solutions dashboards and reporting to Prime and Client leadership, intended to drive awareness and support of Product initiatives, seek resolution on enterprise level issues, and solicit sponsorship for future products investments and enhancements.

• Establish and ensure enterprise commitment to a comprehensive and repeatable product development methodology; provide leadership on collaborative product development initiatives with cross-functional teams, clients, and third-party administrators; support, and at times, participate in project stage gate approval presentations for executive committees.

• Provide direction related to business cases, feasibility assessments, pricing assessments and financial (ROI) analysis.

• Work with Prime’s Client Engagement and Marketing teams to develop and reinforce a compelling value story, inclusive of socialization strategies, training materials and launch plans.

• Maintain in-depth industry and competitive insights to proactively evaluate new product development opportunities, anticipate changing market needs, and identify possible enhancements; maintain and coordinate cadence of product competitive intelligence and calendar activities to bring awareness, readiness, and to establish and maintain repeatable cadence of product activities.

• Represent the Innovation Solutions team in key Client Engagement and client-facing forums to implement product development initiatives, identify and support early adopters and pilot participants, and gain feedback and support for future products.

• Manage department budget, staffing, performance and development, and consistently demonstrate Prime’s leadership expectations during interactions with direct reports, cross functional and external stakeholders.   

• Identifies and executes initiatives to transform the company's products into more efficient and price sensitive offerings.

• Translates market and customer needs into recommendations and specifications for products, product features, and leverages creativity to design new affordability solutions where new markets can be created.  

• Serves as the company's product & innovation subject matter expert for customer relationships as related to strategic initiatives that provide external value.  

• Through presentations and ongoing consultations provides information about trends, benchmarks and strategies to better position customer offerings.

• Manages people, prioritizes deliverables, and translates initiatives into a product roadmap.

• Negotiates at all levels, finding common ground and obtaining buy-in around strategies and tactics.

• Delivers professional presentations to senior leadership, external customers, and consultant audiences.

• Facilitates external vendor relationships and partnering to design and build strategic initiatives.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Potential pay for this position ranges from $122,630.00 - $208,450.00 based on experience and skills. Pay range may vary by 8% depending on applicant location.

Prime Therapeutics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage diverse candidates to apply and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, family status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class under federal, state, or local law.

Positions will be posted for a minimum of five consecutive workdays.

As one of the world’s leading asset managers, Invesco is dedicated to helping investors worldwide achieve their financial objectives. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world.

If you're looking for challenging work, smart colleagues, and a global employer with a social conscience, come explore your potential at Invesco. Make a difference every day!

Job Description

The Innovation & Commercialization Team seeks to advance Invesco’s ETF & Index Strategies business through client-centric innovation and commercialization strategies that drive revenue growth and increase our market share. The Director, Product Development & Commercialization for the Innovation & Commercialization Team will lead and direct ETF & SMA product development and commercialization initiatives to execute strategic priorities for the ETF and Index Strategies business.

Direct Invesco ETF & IS new product ideation and conceptualization:

• Regularly coordinate with Index Providers and key internal stakeholders to develop a consistent pipeline of new ETF concepts and innovation opportunities within the framework of IVZ E&IS’ strategic priorities
• Organize and lead the research activities vital for proper evaluation and prioritization of product concepts and innovation opportunities
• Direct the development of summary analyses and recommendations for prioritization within Innovation Hub framework
• Develop ad hoc analyses for senior executives in response to market and competitor activity
• Keep IVZ E&IS abreast of new product trends, competitor activities, and innovation opportunities through the development/maintenance of an industry dashboard
• Track and develop subject-matter expertise regarding economic, regulatory, and market issues and trends including monitoring new product filings and other product development related publications

Identify & evaluate commercialization opportunities:

• Identify and evaluate commercial opportunities across the new product pipeline, existing product line-up, and additional commercial initiatives geared towards driving revenue and asset growth for the U.S. ETF franchise
• Establish the business case for attractive commercial opportunities and obtain consensus from senior leadership and internal partners across the firm
• Develop, cultivate, and strengthen relationships with strategic partners to identify, drive, and complete commercial opportunities in collaboration with Head of Innovation & Commercialization

Organize & execute on commercialization initiatives:

• Establish a consistent, disciplined commercialization strategy and approach to new products and commercial initiatives by leveraging capabilities across the firm and strategic partners to maximize commercial and partnership opportunities in collaboration with Head of Innovation & Commercialization
• Shape and communicate the foundational core narrative (e.g., new product positioning, commercial rationale) that will inform critical commercialization components (e.g., Marketing, Media/PR, Distribution, Product) in collaboration with Head of Innovation & Commercialization

Work experience & knowledge:

• Minimum of ten years product development and product management experience with a financial services organization. Extensive ETF and index strategies product experience required.
• Solid understanding of financial markets, exchange traded products, indexing, and investment concepts across asset classes
• Strong leadership capabilities with a keen eye for talent and the proven ability to execute initiatives through direction of others.
• Effective communication on investment issues.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint, written communication and oral presentation skills. Comfortable presenting to Senior Leadership, including c-level executives.
• Minimum of five years’ experience developing strategic, financial markets, and/or product presentations.
• Strong analytical capabilities.
• Team player w/excellent interpersonal skills ; able to establish and maintain effective, cooperative internal and external working relationships across departments and organizational levels.
• Highly independent and comfortable establishing objectives, then working independently to achieve them, seeking manager’s input as needed.

Formal education:

• Undergraduate degree required; MBA or equivalent degree preferred

Licensing / certification:

• Series 7 & 63 preferred
• CFA, CAIA or other professional qualifications strongly preferred

The salary range for this position in New York City is $165,000 - $180,000 / year. The total compensation offered for this position includes salary and incentive pay and will vary based on skills, experience and location.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Worker Type

Employee

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Workplace Model

At Invesco, our workplace model supports our culture and meets the needs of our clients while providing flexibility our employees value. As a full-time employee, compliance with the workplace policy means working with your direct manager to create a schedule where you will work in your designated office at least three days a week, with two days working outside an Invesco office. 

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The job holder may be required to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by their manager from time to time.

Invesco's culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.

Job Title: Director of Live Streaming Products (Overseas Business)

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for shaping the future of live streaming? Our client, a prestigious publicly listed company is searching for a Director of Live Streaming Products to lead their overseas business efforts and drive unparalleled success in the dynamic world of live streaming.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and execute innovative product strategies for the overseas live streaming business, ensuring a competitive and captivating user experience.
2. Lead the strategic planning, implementation, and full lifecycle management of live streaming products, from ideation to execution.
3. Establish and maintain product management standards, fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture.
4. Drive the planning, design, and management of core live streaming products, generating comprehensive documentation.
5. Collaborate seamlessly with various departments, providing necessary support for the continuous improvement of live streaming products and services.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree or above, with a minimum of 8 years in product design and management, including 3 years of team management experience.
2. In-depth knowledge of the software product lifecycle, preferably with experience in managing live streaming or online gaming projects.
3. Proven experience leading products from concept to scalability and explosive growth, with exceptional logical thinking in product development.
4. Ability to independently create compelling product requirement analyses and design documents.
5. Proficiency in planning and managing live streaming products for the global market, with a strong understanding of user experience, interaction design, and information architecture.
6. Strong research skills to analyze and identify emerging trends and user needs, driving continuous product optimization.
7. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to express ideas clearly and persuasively.
8. Demonstrated resilience to pressure and a collaborative team mindset.

Why Join Us: Embark on an exciting journey with a leading Internet holding company that values innovation and excellence. Be at the forefront of shaping the future of live streaming and gaming experiences. With over 15 million registered users and a commitment to research and development, you'll play a key role in driving the success of our dynamic and forward-thinking team.

Apply now and be a part of our extraordinary team! Elevate your career in the thriving landscape of live streaming and online entertainment.

FIND YOUR 'BETTER' AT AIA

We don’t simply believe in being ‘The Best’. We believe in better - because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us.

We believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. So that together we can support even more people - including our own - to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

If you believe in better, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

Product Development:
• Propose multi-asset fund solutions to grow AIAHK’s investment-linked and pension business.

Product Management & Coordination:
• Coordinate internal departments and external parties in relation to the development and ongoing management of AIMHK’s fund products.

Product Communication & Advisory:
• Represent AIMHK to communicate fund product features to internal agents, external brokers and end-customers.

Product Intelligence:
• Act as a specialized source of market intelligence on competitors’ product feature and fund performance as well as trends of new product development.

Stakeholder Management:
• Establish good rapport with stakeholders within AIA Group, including AIAHK (e.g. investment, ILAS & MPF teams), Group Investment (e.g. TAA & GULPB) and AIAIM in Singapore.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Product Development

• Propose and develop multi-asset fund solutions to grow AIAHK’s investment-linked and pension business through partnering with AIAHK’s MPF & ILAS teams as well as Group Investment’s Unit-linked and Pension Business team in Singapore.
• Draft and present fund product proposal to enhance AIMHK product range and competitiveness. 

Product Management & Coordination

• Coordinate internal departments and external parties in relation to the development and ongoing management of AIMHK’s fund products.
• Act as a de-facto project manager to plan, manage and coordinate new fund launching as well as existing fund revamping processes.

Product Communication & Advisory

• Represent AIMHK to communicate fund product features to internal agents, external brokers and end-customers through face-to-face meetings and virtual media.
• Lead the development of AIMHK's product brochure, fund factsheet, investment-related marketing collateral & training materials.

Product Intelligence

• Act as a specialized source of market intelligence on competitors’ product feature and fund performance as well as trends of new product development.
• Compile and analyze market intelligence on competitors' product positioning and features.  Update senior members of AIMHK and other stakeholders of AIAHK on the development of fund industry's competitive landscape. 

Stakeholder Management

• Establish good rapport with stakeholders within AIA Group, including AIAHK (e.g. ILAS & MPF teams), Group Investment (e.g. GULPB) and AIAIM in Singapore. 
• Provide investment fund related supports to the AIAT and ILAS teams of AIAHK. 

Minimum Job Requirements:

• At least 15 years of experience in fund product development, investment research, asset management and/or investment advisory.
• Postgraduate qualification in Finance, Economics or business-related subjects.
• Investment-related professional qualification (e.g. CFA or CAIA).
• Holders of SFC license 1, 4 or 9.
• Good understanding of MPF and SFC fund-related regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of retail financial markets and wealth management products.
• Strong presentation and report-writing skills.  Fluency in Mandarin, Cantonese and English.
• Ability to translate competitive landscape of fund industry into AIMHK’s business strategy and product positioning.
• Good team player with strong coordination skills to work with colleagues from various cultural background.
• In-depth understanding of fund analytic tools such as Morningstar, Bloomberg and/or Lipper.
• Experience in managing project-based works.

Others:

• You are required to obtain the relevant license(s) if your job involves regulated activities

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

You must provide all requested information, including Personal Data, to be considered for this career opportunity. Failure to provide such information may influence the processing and outcome of your application. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit is accurate and up-to-date.

Career Category

Operations

Job Description

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of.

Director Process Development: Pivotal Biologics, Drug Product Technologies

Live

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role as a Director within the Pivotal Biologics group in Drug Product Technologies, you will provide scientific, technical, and managerial leadership in support of late-stage biologic drug product development. The role, based at the Cambridge, MA site, will manage a team of process and formulation experts in the simultaneous development of multiple products within Amgen’s portfolio, relying on your technical and scientific expertise to overcome development challenges and optimize both process and product. You will be a member of the Pivotal Biologics leadership team and contribute to the strategic direction of the group, responding to industry trends, future business requirements, and inputs from key partners.

Group Scope:

• Development of commercial formulations and drug product processes for products that span Amgen’s biologics pipeline, including new constructs, biosimilars, and lifecycle management opportunities within the commercial portfolio.
• Technology transfer to clinical manufacturing and process characterization.
• Technology transfer to commercial manufacturing and authoring of the marketing application and responses to agency questions.
• Advancement of novel technology and capabilities that can increase throughput and capacity and/or reduce development cycle time.
• Generation, maintenance, and application of efficiency enabling formulation and process platforms.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead a high-performing technical team, fostering diversity in scientific and engineering skills.
• Interface seamlessly with partners in Process Development, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing to optimize drug product development.
• Provide visionary leadership in devising strategies and experimental plans for drug delivery, emphasizing biological efficacy, ease of administration, and enabling target product presentations. Offer oversight and direction to teams handling formulations and processes across multiple programs and therapeutic areas.
• Efficiently organize and leverage resources for maximum output while fostering innovation.
• Develop and communicate a compelling department vision, aligning each team member's work with the broader organizational goals.
• Provide input on program strategy, budgets, timelines, and project plans. Ensure the management and fulfillment of technical and business requirements.
• Navigate ambiguity and rapid changes adeptly, smoothly transitioning and rallying the team when needed.
• Guide and mentor team members in day-to-day performance, long-term career development, and during times of change.
• Possess expertise in process engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, formulation development, and drug delivery technologies.
• Regularly engage with senior management and executives, shaping comprehensive departmental direction.
• Contribute to regulatory filings, including INDs, CTAs, and MAs; assist in addressing regulatory authorities' inquiries as needed.
• Rigorously review all scientific and regulatory deliverables.
• Demonstrate flexibility for domestic and international travel, up to 10% of the time.

Win

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Process Development professional we seek is a Leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 4 years of Process Development experience

OR

Master’s degree and 8 years of Process Development experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of Process Development experience

In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have a minimum of 4 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in one of the following areas: Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant formulation and process development experience within a major biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical organization.
• 10+ years of management experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of drug stability assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Demonstrates people-centered leadership in all of interactions: excels at problem solving, asks tough questions, makes difficult decisions, and can strongly defend a position but also be responsive to feedback.
• Strong focus on mentoring, coaching, motivating, and providing career and scientific/technical advice to staff.
• Strong networking skills to work across organizations to advance innovative processes, approaches, and methodologies.
• Executes with a sense of purpose; drives course corrections where appropriate.
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills. Demonstrates the ability to distill, craft, and present key messages relative to diverse audience requirements, accurately identifying the correct strategic altitude and communication style.
• Established knowledge of applicable global regulatory requirements and experience preparing technical sections of regulatory submissions and interacting with regulatory agencies on technical matters.

Thrive

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities including:

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

Apply now

for a career that defies imagination

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

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Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Salary Range

198,571.00 USD - 224,658.00 USD

Company:

Marsh

Description:

Marsh is seeking candidates for the following position based in the Phoenix, AZ office:

Senior Vice President, Digital Products

What can you expect?

Join the exciting and emergent world of Risk Data & Analytics Platforms in building the next generational of AI , ML and Analytics product suite that would shape the risk management decisions for global brand names. This role will be a part of the Product team within Marsh Digital and will report to the Chief Platform Officer. If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of a passionate and fun team of innovators, with the mission to redefine the insurance experience for enterprise, come join us!

What is in it for you?

• Lead and manage the product development from inception to production
• Be the product champion and the voice of the client with all your stakeholders
• Be part of the movement to transform the digital experience for our Clients and Colleagues
• Energize and excite the teams by building products that makes a difference.
• Engage with external clients and internal stakeholders to define the product strategy.
• Competitive pay, continuing education reimbursement, generous benefits and 401k matching and contribution plan.
• Competitive time off along with one volunteer day per year.

We will count on you to:

• Drive and execute the product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Ensure product features and priortizations aligns with business objectives.
• Be the product evangelist, a creative and persuasive product storyteller who can generate excitement about the product and it's features.
• Have a pulse of the insurance market trends and an ability to translate them into product features.
• Drive product adoption and usage globally
• Own and lead the roadmap definition, prioritization, product backlog grooming and refinement, and drive product development from concept to launch.
• Partner closely on all aspects of product delivery with designers, engineers, business users, operations, marketing, legal, compliance, privacy, and other teams
• Participate in strategic planning conversations to help inform platform goals and priorities
• Conduct analysis to measure the results of feature deployments to quantify the business benefit/impact, and identify further business opportunities
• Manage multiple, concurrent products in various phases of ideation, execution, or delivery
• Be a subject matter expert on the platform and industry/competitive landscape
• Work with other product owners to ensure a consistent digital experience

What you need to have: 

• 10+ years of product management and/or new product development experience
• Maniacally focussed on enhancing customer experience.
• Hands-on experience in (and love for) agile product delivery and lean methodologies
• Experience in developing and driving alignment around a vision, setting goals, initiating and driving projects to completion with minimal guidance
• Experience analysing, interpreting, and leveraging data to make product decisions
• Experience building Data & Analytics products and or platforms at scale
• Experience in developing web/mobile applications, personalization capabilities, APIs, or platforms
• Creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to flex thinking between high level strategy and the details that matter
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-organized, process driven
• Insurance industry experience a plus, but not required
• Bachelor’s degree required, Masters preferred.

What makes you stand out:

• A strong bias toward action and learning, and obsessing over knowing your customers better to remove friction from their experiences
• Thriving in change, and having a passion to harness the energy of a fast-paced environment to create transformational customer and business value
• Empathy toward customer needs, and the ability to ground product-related assumptions in human-centered design
• Being a great team player
• Being a cross-functional leader , bringing the organization together to meet business goals.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company’s 85,000 colleagues advise clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh provides data-driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions to commercial and consumer clients. Guy Carpenter develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and well being for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser. With more than 45,000 colleagues operating in more than 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data driven risk solutions and advisory services. Marsh is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the leading global professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With annual revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable a

disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at TAUK@mmc.com

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

Team Summary

The Products and Solutions function is responsible for product management, product strategy, providing the thought leadership and long-term design for the development and growth of Visa’s products across the Asia Pacific (AP) region. The Product Development and Commercialisation is a horizontal service group, within Regional Product team that has end-to-end responsibility for building and delivering new capabilities aligned with the AP Product Roadmap.

What a Senior Director – Product Development and Programs will do:

We are looking for a senior leader to lead our efforts in building and shipping great products that would excite clients and accelerate revenue growth across AP. The role holder will:

• Own the Product Development and Deployment Process (PDDP) which is designed to purposefully grow as well as embed a customer and market-led, continuous product development and delivery culture for the region.
• Actively engage and work with our clients and partners in markets, to develop products that are fit for purpose and drive value for our clients.
• Lead our people to be agile and enable teams to collaborate and work effectively across functions, as a single-minded squad with a common mission.
• Continuously and rapidly test, shape, build and scale products that deliver a clear competitive advantage.
• Drive network effects and commercial success, as well as greater collaboration with Global Product teams and support Product and Tech transformation efforts.
• Be responsible for the AP Product Roadmap which outlines the regional priorities for the Products and Solutions team
  • Program manage delivery against the AP Product Roadmap working with various regional, global and in-market cross-functional stakeholder groups
  • Refresh the AP Product Roadmap and adapt it based on strategic outlook and market needs
  • Drive ecosystem readiness to support the AP Product Roadmap through programs through foundational programs such as the Network Performance Drive
• Oversee Visa Developer Platform and the Test Drive Platform as horizontal capabilities facilitating the go-to-market of our products and solutions built regionally and globally.

On a day-to-day basis, the incumbent in this role will be accountable in leading and managing teams within the Product Development and Programs team that will be responsible for:

Delivery

• Program management and operations for PDDP including process improvement, governance and reporting
• Pipeline and prioritization of projects
• Capacity planning and management across teams involved in product development
• For individual projects, requirements gathering, sprint and project management

Foundational Programs

• Develop and execute on foundational programs driving ecosystem readiness for Visa products and solutions
• Conduct trainings for client facing teams on program requirements and messaging to clients, merchants and partners
• Manage billing and reporting operations; handle exceptions, waivers and adjustments
• Drive steering committee meetings with senior management and report overall program status including remediation and escalations at regular intervals.

Platform Management

• Operations for Visa Developer Platform and Test Drive Platform involving processes around contracting, onboarding and integration
• Define and deliver the roadmap Test Drive Platform, currently an AP led initiative to optmise sell-in and implement regionally built solutions

Why this is important to Visa

 

As we roll out products and solutions in an extremely dynamic marketplace, it is important to ensure our offerings are differentiated, fit for purpose and deployed with agility. We are seeking to transform how we design, build, ship and deploy our products to be bolder and faster in delivering innovation for our clients and the ecosystem and accelerate revenue growth. The Product Development and Programs team will be at the center of this transformation and will provide the stewardship, tools, and processes to make it a reality.

 

 

The opportunity

Manulife Product Development is seeking a self-motivated and experienced Senior Manager of Product Development to support the Team Lead on the development and implementation of customer-centric insurance solutions.

Responsibilities

• Developing the product roadmap and key stories for the product line.
• Delivering of customer centric insurance solutions by involving our customers, distribution partners and other stakeholders in our product development process.
• The development, implementation and on-going management of our product initiatives and other enhancements that align with our business directions.
• Key deliverables include drafting of product specifications, policy contract, point-of-sales product documents (cover page, policy illustration, product summary, bundled product disclosure document), as well as review of product, marketing and training material. Front-end systems testing and output document checking will be required.
• Support compilation of external and internal product information for product development and assist team lead in delivering effective product positioning and propositions.
• Assist team lead to meet deliverables required by the project managers and other departments as well as external service providers to ensure our product initiatives and related supports are delivered effectively and meet our customers and stakeholders expectations.
• Collaborate with other teams on cross functional initiatives.

How will you create impact?

The role reports into the Team Lead for Traditional Products and is a senior member within the section

What motivates you?

• You are obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit
• You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile mindset and enable business outcomes
• You thrive in teams, and enjoy getting things done together
• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters
• You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up
• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone

What we are looking for

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of customer centric insurance solutions
• Knowledge of basic insurance product pricing principles and financial metrics.
• Experience in working with multi-channel distribution and multi product lines
• Excellent project management, problem solving and communication skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Able to use rigorous logic, and a highly structured approach and methods to solve problems with effective solutions
• Have an insatiable curiosity to learn and a proactive approach to leaning in on new opportunities, even those outside their comfort zone.
• Can identify and articulate the processes necessary to get things down efficiently and effectively
• University degree- Actuarial, Accounting or Finance preferred

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages
• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills
• A focus on growing your career path with us
• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance
• Professional development and leadership opportunities

Our commitment to you

• Values-first culture
  We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
• Boundless opportunity
  We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
• Continuous innovation
  We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
• Championing Corporate Citizenship
  We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.