Job Summary: The Product Director is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the product strategy of an organization. This position plays a pivotal role in defining, planning, and overseeing the development of products that meet customer needs, drive business growth, and align with the company's strategic goals. The Product Director typically reports to the Chief Product Officer or another executive leader.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Strategy:Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with the company's overall objectives.
Define and communicate product goals, key performance indicators (KPIs), and success metrics.

2. Market Research:Conduct market research to understand customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscapes.
Use insights to inform product development and enhancement decisions.

3. Product Roadmap:Create and manage a comprehensive product roadmap outlining short-term and long-term development plans.
Prioritize features and enhancements based on customer feedback, business value, and market dynamics.

4. Requirement Gathering:Collaborate with stakeholders, customers, and cross-functional teams to gather and document detailed product requirements.
Create clear product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

5. Product Development:Work closely with engineering, design, and other teams to oversee the product development process.
Ensure that the product is developed on time, within scope, and meets quality standards.

6. User Experience (UX) and Design:Collaborate with UX/UI designers to create user-friendly and visually appealing product interfaces.
Validate design decisions based on user feedback and usability testing.

7. Testing and Quality Assurance:Oversee the testing and quality assurance processes to ensure the product meets defined requirements and quality standards.
Address and prioritize issues and defects.

8. Product Launch:Plan and execute product launches, coordinating marketing, sales, and support efforts.
Monitor product performance and gather user feedback after launch.

9. Performance Analysis:Analyze product performance and user feedback to make data-driven decisions for product improvements.
Continuously monitor KPIs and adapt the product strategy as necessary.

10. Stakeholder Communication:Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, including executive management, development teams, marketing, and sales.
Provide regular updates on product progress and outcomes.

Requirements:

1. Education: A bachelor's degree in business, marketing, computer science, or a related field is typically required. An MBA or relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner) may be preferred.

2. Experience: A minimum of 5-8 years of experience in product management, with a proven track record of successful product launches and improvements, is typically required.

3. Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of the market, target audience, and industry trends relevant to the product.

4. Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with technology, development processes, and product management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello).

5. Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis and the ability to make data-driven decisions to optimize the product.

6. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

7. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address product challenges and make strategic decisions.

8. Leadership: Effective leadership and project management skills to guide the product development process.

9. Customer-Centric: A customer-focused mindset, with a deep understanding of user needs and the ability to advocate for user-centric product design.

10. Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changing market conditions and evolving product requirements.

The Product Director is instrumental in driving the success of the organization's products, from concept to launch and beyond. They are responsible for shaping the product strategy, overseeing development, and optimizing performance to meet business objectives and customer satisfaction.

LOCATION: Singapore (Hybrid)

OBJECTIVES/ PURPOSE OF JOB

Proxtera is a Singapore headquartered entity set up to operationalise the Business sans Borders initiative supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). We empower B2B eCommerce platforms with broader access to global trade and innovative digital solutions, leveraging novel technologies and solutions to simplify cross-platform and cross-border trade around the world. We are growing fast, powering cross-border trading, one platform at a time.

You’ll work in a high-performing team with agility and solutioning ingrained in our DNA. We look for quick learners who are proactive, with a hunger to develop their skills and get their hands dirty. We embrace diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunity employer - building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

The Product Director will be responsible for ensuring the success of all our product platforms as we scope our offerings, being the voice of the SME and/or service provider (as our customer) and bringing a business perspective to the development process.

KEY ACTIVITIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

● Define business cases and product strategies and lead in its implementation with the engineering team and engineering director.

● Responsible for identifying features and the development of the product roadmap.

● Ensure product requirements meet the needs of our end users and remain aligned to Proxtera ’s vision and overall product strategy.

● Deliver outcomes on-time within budget through ownership of the product backlog: By assessing value, good user stories, clear user acceptance criteria.

● Working closely with the engineering team and UI/UX designers:

○ Lead and inspire the team to explore solutions that delight the customer whilst within technical, operational and financial constraints.

○ Communicate design solutions to ensure smooth delivery of features.

○ Active adoption of user-centred design principles in scoping product features

● Manage alignment with multiple stakeholders, identify risks, implement risk and mitigation plans.

● Monitor data analytics and communicate effectively with business owners and discipline leads.

Share best practices both internally and with customers as a visible product expert.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS (e.g. internal customers/business partners, external customers/partners)

● Proxtera leadership & management team

● Engineering team (developers, UI/UX)

● Key external stakeholders in governmental agencies – both, in Singapore and international.

● External: B2B marketplace partners

● External: Financial Institutions, both traditional, fintechs and other service providers offering financing, insurance and related services to businesses

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

● Bachelor’s / University degree or equivalent in Computer Science, IT, Product Management or Product Design, or related fields

● Non-graduates with similar professional training in Product Management and Product Design, backed with PM experience (and portfolio) are welcom to apply as well.

○ Examples: General Assembly Product Management Immersive, Google Associate Product Manager (APM) Programme graduate

● Accreditation as a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent and understands Design Thinking/Lean principles would be highly desirable.

WORK EXPERIENCE(e.g. health care industry, multinational company, number of years, what level/types of roles, etc)

● Minimum 10 years building and managing a product end-to-end in collaboration with designers and engineers.

● Managed at least two digital productsusing Agile/Scrum process and principles, preferably B2B.

● Relevant experience as a Digital Product Owner / Product Manager with eCommerce, marketplaces, payments, fintech, products

● Solid knowledge of tech stacks in product development and project management (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, Tempo) is a must.

● Understands how to use data to drive product decision making.

● Effective communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Humble, collaborative, team player, willing to step up and support colleagues.

● Worked experience at startups

Tech Stack Experience (Candidates with relevant experience would be highly advantageous)

● Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence)

● Google Analytics

● Time-tracking tools such as Tempo

● PowerBI, Qlik, Tableau or similar data visualisation software

● Design tools such as Adobe Creative Studio, Figma, Canva

Our Blend

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is one of the world’s largest independent and privately-owned specialty coffee and tea retailers. In 1963 we opened our very first store in Southern California, and today we have over 1100 cafes in over 20 countries, and our Global Headquarters in Singapore.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is on an inspiring journey to become the world’s coffee and tea brand. We are united by our passion for connecting people through the daily rituals of coffee and tea—viewing every cup as an opportunity to impact someone’s day.

Our Brew Crew is a diverse team of hard-working optimists with a passion for learning about our craft, the people we serve, and the world around us. We offer the tools, the environment, and the support for you to make your unique contribution and grow as a person.

Passion is contagious, and we’ve got a serious case of it. If you are just as passionate as we are, come join our Brew Crew!

Brew Crew Opportunity

Our Global Brew Crew is seeking a Director of Product Innovation. Based in our Singapore Global headquarters in our new and world class innovation experience center, with fully operational laboratories and testing café, this position will spearhead consumer-driven product development to create a brand-relevant product pipeline of innovation. By leading the product development team and overseeing the research and development team, you will lead and influence innovation to develop and launch short and long-term product initiatives globally.

This will require collaborating with marketing team members, company-owned operators and franchised operators in order understand marketing trends and roll-out best-selling new products.

Reporting directly to the Chief Marketing Officer, you have direct supervision over 3 professionals responsible for product development of coffee, tea and International food/other beverages.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Manage the product development team; design, plan and oversee the execution of the Company’s overall strategic product innovation plan
• Coach and mentor a team of product developers for coffee, tea and food/other beverages
• Manage project teams and timelines to deliver products and programs. Strong leadership of cross-functional partners required to ensure successful launch.
• Support the creation and management of Menu strategy and portfolio management.
• Explore market trends to guide the innovation for new products, both permanent and limited time offers, as well as regional market menu items
• with the consumer insights team to gain information about consumer preferences/needs, and use this information as basis for new product development
• the research provided by consumer insights to deliver the most relevant products on a timely manner and within the target COG’s
• Assist in the creation of U.S. and International product calendars for entire product portfolio, designed to drive traffic and increase sales
• Create guiding principles for our food and beverage program; deliver best in class food, beverage and bakery items for company owned stores and work closely with franchise operations to achieve top quality offerings in franchised stores
• Oversee product and ingredient improvements to improve quality, customer satisfaction and maintain the relevance of the brand
• with the learning and development team to ensure employees are properly trained as new products are introduced
• with brand managers and with the creative team to develop the packaging/marketing materials for new products
• with the digital marketing team to ensure new products are incorporated into the marketing strategy, ensuring a successful market introduction
• long-term product innovation goals and objectives
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop the vision and strategy for product innovation

Your Ingredients

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Food Science, Engineering, Biology or related Food science or engineering field; a master’s degree is preferred
• 15+ years of experience in the food industry field
• Must have at least 5 years’ experience in project management
• Demonstrated initiative to identify areas for improvement and take the lead to implement changes
• Excellent organization skills and ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams and guide them to deliver new products on a timely manner
• Strong vendor management skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop a product innovation strategy and drive the product development pipeline
• Outstanding menu development skills
• Relevant experience with developing coffee, tea, beverages and food products
• Ability to move products from ideation to commercialization
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint

Performance & Rewards

At The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, we embrace a high-performance culture that rewards and encourages our values of teamwork, ownership, and respect for one another.

Our ‘FROTH’ VALUES

We believe in the fundamental truths that guide us through our daily lives:

FRIENDLINESS - We go above and beyond in everything we do. Friendliness and customer-centricity is embedded in our culture.

RESPECT - We are inclusive and honour each other’s values, opinions and diversity.

OWNERSHIP - We take ownership and accountability for our individual, team and business results, every day.

TEAMWORK - As a team, we collaborate, innovate, and leverage our diverse strengths to grow the business.

HONESTY - We live up to the highest levels of integrity by being truthful and transparent with each other, the business and ourselves.

At The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, we are a global company committed to representing the neighborhoods we serve. We welcome all to apply to our Brew Crew and we value the impact of diversity on our culture and in our work.

Company Profile:
Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management Asia is an integrated business within Institutional Securities. We provide highly personalized, best-in-class investment advice, execution services and wealth management and banking solutions to Ultra High Net Worth individuals and families across the region.

Position Description

• Product Specialist
• Reporting to the Head of Product Specialists

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of ongoing market and managed product industry knowledge
• Work closely with the Investment Representatives (IRs) to deliver IMS products and services to clients
• Maintain asset management network to assess and originate ideas
• Collaborate with the Product Due Diligence Team and internal stakeholders to select and onboard managers to the IMS platform, curate the product calendar and coordinate new fund launches
• Collaborate with IRs, investment consultants and internal stakeholders on fund ideas, sales campaigns and ongoing IR and client education
• Drive IMS sales, distribution and marketing efforts in the region, with the objective of increasing product penetration and recurring revenues
• Prepare marketing material including presentations, proposals, ideas and flyers
• Participate in marketing initiatives including conferences, sales meetings, business trips and other client-focused activities

Required Skills

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the finance industry with a demonstrated flair for managed product strategies and investment product knowledge
• Intellectual curiosity for macro and markets, and a solid understanding of the wealth management industry, and the risk and regulatory environment concerning fund products in particular
• Proactive self-starter with the ability to multi-task, manage within tight schedules and a work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Abundant interpersonal skills and the aptitude to engage effectively with business stakeholders and external clients
• Excellent communication skills, including reading, writing and presenting in English and Mandarin (Cantonese and other languages a plus)
• Effective working independently and as a team
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Educational Background

• A university graduate in business or finance-oriented disciplines
• For Singapore-based employees, licensed with the MAS for dealing in capital markets products under the SFA and advising on investment products and issuing or promulgating analyses/reports on investment products under the FAA

Team Summary

Visa DPS is one of the world’s largest processors, providing our customers with innovative issuer processing solutions. Not resting on our laurels, we want to transform and modernize the Visa DPS platform, technology, and product set into a unified best-in-class processing business to drive the next generation of payment innovation for our issuing partners.

 

What a Director, Visa DPS Product Management does at Visa:

Visa is searching for a Singapore-based Director to play a critical role in the Visa DPS product solution. Working as part of a growing team and supported by strong global product and technical teams, you will use your breadth of software and product development skills to support the co-located Singapore-based product managers and product owners.

This role will work with business owners, architects, and other global cross-functional counterparts to gain a deep understanding of the features and artifacts that will be delivered by the Singapore-based teams. Additionally, this role will need to collaborate with the Global Visa DPS Product Management teams to ensure expectations and priorities are aligned.

 

Why this is important to Visa.

This role is an opportunity to be part of a team that is building future capabilities for Visa and will be the product voice for Visa DPS overall in Singapore. This role will support several agile trains across a global footprint of teams in Denver, Singapore, Poland, and the United Kingdom. The strategically important programs these teams deliver will help facilitate and expansion and modernization of the Visa DPS product suite.

 

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

About CGS International

CGS International Securities Pte. Ltd. (CGS International) is an award-winning and market leading integrated financial services provider, ranked among the top securities houses in Asia.

CGS International taps on our wealth of global and ASEAN insights to offer equities trading, leveraged products, wealth management, investment banking, equities research, Shariah-compliant financing, fixed income, currency and commodities, structured products and prime brokerage services in over 15 countries and regions.

Along with its parent organisation China Galaxy Securities, a leading securities house in China, CGS International is trusted by more than 15 million customers globally.

Your Team:

You’ll be working in the Global Futures Dealing team based in Singapore. We are responsible for providing client trading and execution services, macroeconomic and product centric market information, general account assistance, support and management.

Responsibilities:

- Lead the product development life cycle for each new opportunity, implementing projects and initiatives assigned to the group

- Coordinate with internal and external partners for a successful launch

- Provide post launch support

- Design and assist with implementing system and business initiatives

- Identify and drive process improvements and system enhancements

- Maintains and enhances process and systems documentation. Identify and drive process improvements and system enhancements

- Generate product awareness among users

- Serve as product expert in both internal and external meetings

- Understand and document client’s challenges and issues, and resolution plans

- Partners with our internal teams to meet client requirements and periodic reviews

Job Requirement:

- Bachelor’s degree

- 7- 8 years of experience in a similar capacity or capital markets and strong knowledge and understanding of financial products

- Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel

- Effective written and verbal communication skill at all organizational levels

Able to work with tight deadlines and under pressure

Want to be a part of Asia Pacific & Japan’s (APJ) largest data centre business and ‘Grow@Hyperscale’?

AirTrunk is a technology company with a powerful purpose - to scale and sustain the relentless growth of the region’s digital future. We do this by continuously redefining and delivering hyperscale data centres that meet the needs of our customers, the world’s most transformational companies. And we’re doing so sustainably, for today and tomorrow.

Having opened Australia’s first and largest hyperscale data centres in 2017, we set our eyes on rapid expansion and now operate a platform of hyperscale data centres across the APJ region. With backing from our investors, including Macquarie Group, this is just the beginning…

Join us at AirTrunk, where the cloud meets the ground.

A Snapshot

As the Product Management Director, you will report to the Senior Technical Director and work closely with the rest of the Technology team, making your mark in a number of ways:

• You are the key unit in driving consistency of our customer flexible design across APAC
• You govern and contribute to the AirTrunk data centre reference design product.
• You present product updates and learnings to the broader AirTrunk business
• You will be collaborating with and be supported by the APAC AirTrunk Design and Development teams to drive innovation and challenge industry norms.

Your Day to Day

• Maintaining reference design documentation through cyclical updates
• Interfacing with quality teams to drive standardised design through project lifecycle
• Incorporating new design innovation into the reference DC product
• Technical storytelling to update other business stakeholders
• Interface with consultants to develop to technical material for continual design advancement
• Interface with our direct procured equipment and facilitate their interface with the reference design
• Understand the commercial implications of engineering decisions
• Contribute to AirTrunk’s internal technical learning and strategic projects in your area of expertise.

Requirements:

• You have lead a team of technical people in consultancy or contractor role to deliver projects.
• You have a bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as engineering, science or architecture
• You have an understanding of multi-disciplinary building services design, ideally with some understanding of Civil, Structural Architectural (CSA) discplines.
• You have an understanding of Building Information Management (BIM)
• Ideally, you have experience working for a data centre operator and previous hyperscale design and cloud experience in the APAC market
• You are incredibly flexible and adaptable to a dynamic fast-paced, collaborative environment
• You are willing to make decisions and be accountable for them
• You excel at communication; you can deliver effective presentations on data centre operations to customers, peers and management
• You have good leadership acumen to lead multi-disciplinary teams

Part-time applicants will be considered.

This is a 12month contract role that will be converted to permanent in future.

The AirTrunk Culture

Working at AirTrunk is a once in a lifetime opportunity to fast-track your career and make a positive impact. At AirTrunk, we’ll help you Grow@Hyperscale.

The pace of our industry means you’ll feel an electric atmosphere at AirTrunk. We are a team of challengers and collaborative problem solvers who break new ground every day. We do this by living our values; going above and beyond, and being dynamic, transparent and responsive.

Every AirTrunker brings their own unique background and diverse perspective to find solutions to problems that matter. We’ve created a flexible and safe working environment where everyone feels welcome, heard, and equal regardless of age, disability, gender, gender expression, marital or parental status, race, colour, religion or belief, national origin, sexual orientation or veteran status.

With a range of exciting employee benefits for you to choose from, we’ll help you stay positively charged in both your work and life.

Job Scope

· Fully follow up the product lines and ensure the instruction of Chairman on products are executed and implemented.

· Communicate with product and R&D teams of each product line, follow up project, grasp the details of project progress and feedback to Chairman.

· Participate in product scheduling, coordinate multiple resources, design, R&D, operation, and testing teams, promote the development process of each product before launch. After launch, facilitate team updates and iterate product features based on operational feedback.

· Organized and coordinated product-related meeting which involving Chairman, responsible for summarizing meeting minutes, followed up, established an effective communication between Chairman and Project team, play a bridge role in product positioning and execution.

· Stay attentive to market, analyse competitive products in relevant market, compare company product design, provide opinions and suggestions for Chairman's product decisions.

· According to the requirements of Chairman, organize related product, R&D, design resources, and independently complete specific projects.

Requirements

1. Educational Background: Bachelor's degree or higher.

2. Work Experience: Over 10 years of work experience with 5 years of team management experience.

3. Industry Experience: Relevant work experience in well-known/large internet companies, with practical experience in designing and managing internet products, ideally with at least one successful experience in internet product design and management.

4. Professional Qualifications:

· Strategic thinking and management in internet product field, with a strong forward-looking perspective on product field future development and market judgment.

· Ability to think user-centrically and data-driven, challenging authority and traditional experiences, with a habit of rapid and thorough verification.

· Strong team management, project management, and team training abilities.

· Excellent language, communication, organization, and coordination skills.

· Management training experience and advanced certificates in product development is an advantage.

5. Regional Experience: International perspective and experience, with deep insights into and experience in China, Southeast Asia, and other international markets, particularly preferred in terms of product and project implementation.

6. Language Requirements:

· Proficient in professional business writing and language communication.

· Fluent in Mandarin to communicate with Chinese associate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overall product owner of high volume world class Semiconductor back end test equipment.
• Responsible for product management throughout product life cycle.
• Responsible for product performance, quality, cost, and reliability.
• Maintaining relationship with world's top semiconductor customers.
• Technical leader in sales and marketing activities. Includes presentation to customer, technical forum / trade show, etc.
• Leader of the engineering team, work with R&D team and system architect on overall solution development.
• Leader of the project team responsible for project proposal, timeline, specification, & cost.
• Review customer requirement, ensure compliance, define product acceptance criteria, and manage acceptance process.
• Product costing analysis and ensure meeting product/project cost target pre and post production.
• Manage strategic suppliers, service provider, and contractors.
• Liaise with NPI team, MFG team, QA team for equipment build and product launch preparation.
• Liaise with field service/support team, manage field issue, customer feedback, and manage product improvement program.

RELATED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in engineering or higher in Mechanical / Electrical / Automation / Robotics or related discipline
• 8 years or more working experience in semiconductor test equipment development with good product cost management skill
• Good technical knowledge about automation & thermal control
• Good communication and customer facing skill
• Strong project management skills
• Strong leadership and team management skills

Global leader in designing, developing, and manufacturing innovative test and handling solutions for the semiconductor industry. They empower their customers to unlock the potential of next-generation technologies through a collaborative partnership approach.

About the Role

Product Director, High-Volume Semiconductor Test Equipment Solutions
They are seeking a passionate and experienced Product Director to lead the strategic direction and development of their industry-leading semiconductor test solutions portfolio. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the company by driving product innovation, ensuring market alignment, and fostering a culture of excellence within the product development team.

Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the product vision and roadmap for company’s semiconductor test solutions, aligning with overall business strategy and market trends.
• Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify customer needs, opportunities, and competitive threats.
• Champion a data-driven approach to product development, utilizing market research, customer feedback, and internal data to inform product decisions.
• Lead the product development process from concept to launch, including defining product requirements, managing cross-functional teams (engineering, design, marketing), and ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, including engineering, marketing, sales, and customer support.
• Oversee product lifecycle management, including product launches, sustainment, and end-of-life planning.
• Drive continuous improvement in product quality, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration within the product development team.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and technologies in the semiconductor test industry.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8-12 years of experience in product management within the semiconductor test industry.
• Good technical knowledge of automation and thermal control.
• Product Costing, Product Life Cycle, Product Management, Team Management, and Test Automation
• Proven track record of successfully bringing complex products to market.
• Strong understanding of the semiconductor testing landscape and its evolving needs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and translate market insights into actionable product plans.
• Data-driven decision-making skills with a strong analytical mind.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and fostering a collaborative environment.
• A passion for technology and innovation.
  
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Our teams of engineers build solutions to solve the most complex problems. We develop cutting-edge systems and processes that form the core of our key business and enable transactions to move in milliseconds. We provide real-time access to critical deal information and crunch billions of data points each day to inform firm-wide market insights and strategies. Team members have the opportunity to work at the forefront of technology innovation alongside industry leaders and make significant contributions to the field.

PWM (Private Wealth Management) ASIA

PWM secures, develops, and manages relationships with high-net-worth individuals, their families, family offices and foundations. PWM assists clients with building and preserving their financial wealth by creating and implementing long-term asset allocation within the context of each client’s particular risk tolerance, and by providing access to innovative investment ideas and opportunities. PWM professionals develop customized investment strategies and offer a full array of wealth management products and services, including private banking and trust company services.

YOUR IMPACT

Are you looking to leverage your diverse skillset to collaborate on a broad range of initiatives, expand your already strong leadership and risk management skills, all while gaining front to back understanding of private wealth?

Our Asia PWM Engineering team is seeking an experienced professional to provide first line application support, and drive regulatory and discretionary cross-functional initiatives, collaborating with PWM and firmwide Engineering teams to plan, manage and implement solutions. As technical analysis is critical to the role it would best suit a current developer or technical architect looking to extend their skill set. While this role will be based in Singapore our PWM Asia Engineering team collaborate to cover Asia region. The role affords the opportunity to develop deep business and technical understanding of private wealth.

Job Summary and Responsibilities – PWM Product Manager Engineering

The role includes (but is not limited to):

• Working in close partnership with Business, Compliance, Legal, Operations and Engineering.
• Analysis (business and technical) to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Coordinating and representing regional input to global initiatives - requirements review, testing, signoffs.
• Defining and tracking key project delivery metrics (OKRs, measures of success). Communicating status to a diverse senior leadership audience on a regular basis
• Developing product subject matter expertise to ensure engineering solutions are adhering to global design principals, uplifting user experience, and aligning with regional and global roadmaps.
• Providing first line application support by identifying severity and impact, resolving, or escalating to the owning application team, and providing accurate and timely communication to stakeholders.
• Identifying inefficiency and breaks in business process and systems through production support and translating issues to strategic uplift opportunities.

Basic Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Qualification in an engineering-related discipline, with a strong understanding of and experience in technology concepts and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) fundamentals.
• 4-8 years technical experience - application development, architecture design or technology project delivery, with a focus on cross-asset class products, trade flows, risk management, and regional regulations.
• Excellent analytical skills to distill complex issues – frequently working with incomplete information.
• Evidence of experience in risk management and preferably regulatory in prior roles – both critical aspects.
• Detail oriented with ability to communicate technical solutions to a non-technical audience.
• Track record of engagement with a diverse group of regional and global stakeholders.
• Commitment to excellence, a commercial mindset, and a desire to deliver quantifiable benefits.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• Background or a strong interest in wealth management.
• Experience in working as part of a global team.

The Product Director is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the product strategy of an organization. This position plays a pivotal role in defining, planning, and overseeing the development of products that meet customer needs, drive business growth, and align with the company's strategic goals. The Product Director typically reports to the Chief Product Officer or another executive leader.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Strategy:Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with the company's overall objectives.
   Define and communicate product goals, key performance indicators (KPIs), and success metrics.
2. Market Research:Conduct market research to understand customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscapes.
   Use insights to inform product development and enhancement decisions.
3. Product Roadmap:Create and manage a comprehensive product roadmap outlining short-term and long-term development plans.
   Prioritize features and enhancements based on customer feedback, business value, and market dynamics.
4. Requirement Gathering:Collaborate with stakeholders, customers, and cross-functional teams to gather and document detailed product requirements.
   Create clear product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
5. Product Development:Work closely with engineering, design, and other teams to oversee the product development process.
   Ensure that the product is developed on time, within scope, and meets quality standards.
6. User Experience (UX) and Design:Collaborate with UX/UI designers to create user-friendly and visually appealing product interfaces.
   Validate design decisions based on user feedback and usability testing.
7. Testing and Quality Assurance:Oversee the testing and quality assurance processes to ensure the product meets defined requirements and quality standards.
   Address and prioritize issues and defects.
8. Product Launch:Plan and execute product launches, coordinating marketing, sales, and support efforts.
   Monitor product performance and gather user feedback after launch.
9. Performance Analysis:Analyze product performance and user feedback to make data-driven decisions for product improvements.
   Continuously monitor KPIs and adapt the product strategy as necessary.
10. Stakeholder Communication:Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, including executive management, development teams, marketing, and sales.
    Provide regular updates on product progress and outcomes.

Requirements:

1. Education: A bachelor's degree in business, marketing, computer science, or a related field is typically required. An MBA or relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner) may be preferred.
2. Experience: A minimum of 5-8 years of experience in product management, with a proven track record of successful product launches and improvements, is typically required.
3. Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of the market, target audience, and industry trends relevant to the product.
4. Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with technology, development processes, and product management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello).
5. Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis and the ability to make data-driven decisions to optimize the product.
6. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
7. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address product challenges and make strategic decisions.
8. Leadership: Effective leadership and project management skills to guide the product development process.
9. Customer-Centric: A customer-focused mindset, with a deep understanding of user needs and the ability to advocate for user-centric product design.
10. Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changing market conditions and evolving product requirements.

The Product Director is instrumental in driving the success of the organization's products, from concept to launch and beyond. They are responsible for shaping the product strategy, overseeing development, and optimizing performance to meet business objectives and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Manage, guide, and establish a team of product managers to enhance the company portfolio strategy.
• Spearhead strategic projects to advance organizational growth.
• Collaborate on the company product and service roadmap with other regional headquarters.
• Work with regional leaders and partners to determine growth opportunities.
• Act as the regional gatekeeper, offering guidance on strategy, product positioning, and addressing the needs of stakeholders.
• Strengthen the capabilities of affiliates and partners in APAC to broaden market share.
• Evaluate market rivalry and assess product positioning relative to competitors.

Requirements:

• Degree or Above in Engineering, Computer Science or any technical related discipline.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in Electrical or Industrial Products.
• With leadership skills and ability to guide the team.
• Good analytical skills, presentation and communications skills.

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We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Director, Product Management to join our Middle Office Product team in APAC. This role is located in Singapore (Hybrid).

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Leadership role for the APAC Middle Office Solutions business, by supporting the client facing teams and working closely with global stakeholders to align priorities
• Be the accountable executive from the business, for delivery of transformational initiatives in the region, facing off to senior stakeholders internally and externally.
• Manage relationships with third parties and dependencies in complex transformational initiatives.
• You will chair and represent business steering committees in relation to key initiatives
• Oversee the business target operating model, working closely with clients
• From a business perspective deliver the future state model ensuring it is scalable and efficient for all clients; ensuring a commercials lens to the delivery
• Have a client-centric view and realise benefits and improvements set out in the target operating mode
• Obtain sign off for requirements from stakeholders (product owners, operations, engineering)
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced colleagues as needed. Lead others on project teams and assist management to operationalize functional or business objectives

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Practical experience of Middle Office Solutions, specifically around Trade Management Services, Investment Accounting and Derivatives inclusive of dependencies on upstream / third party processes and data
• 12+ years’ experience of the investment management business preferred
• Client facing skills and demonstrated ability to lead and influence partners at all levels of the firm, clients, and other third parties
• Experience in Product Management, operations, or client management preferred.

Senior Director of Product and Solutions

Job Overview

As the Senior Director of Product and Solutions, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of our B2B SaaS software offerings. You’ll lead a talented team of product managers, engineers, and solution consultants to drive innovation, enhance customer satisfaction, and accelerate revenue growth. Your expertise will be critical in defining and executing our product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals, and delivering exceptional solutions to our clients.

Responsibilities

1. Product Strategy and Vision: Develop and communicate a compelling product vision aligned with the company’s overall strategy.
   Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product roadmaps, prioritize features, and drive execution.
   
2. Market Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth data analysis and research to identify new market opportunities and consumer preferences.
   Gather insights about customers, competitors, and emerging trends to inform product decisions.
   
3. Solution Engineering and Innovation: Lead solution engineering efforts to enhance product capabilities and address customer needs.
   Evaluate and design innovative solutions that differentiate our offerings in the market.
   
4. Product Development and Launch: Oversee all stages of the software development lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality product releases.
   Translate product strategy into detailed requirements for prototyping and final development by engineering teams.
   
5. Pricing and Packaging: Collaborate with Product Management and Product Marketing to define pricing strategies and packaging options.
   Ensure competitive pricing models that maximize value for customers and drive revenue growth.
   
6. Sales Enablement and Support: Partner with sales teams to showcase product capabilities and contribute to net-new business wins.
   Develop customer-facing content, including case studies, testimonials, and sales collateral.
   
7. Internal Education and Advocacy: Work with cross-departmental representatives to create training materials on product offerings.
   Advocate for support and product needs, influencing strategic decisions as necessary.
   
8. Customer Reporting and Insights: Collaborate with Business Intelligence (BI) teams to improve customer reporting and analytics.
   Use data-driven insights to enhance product performance and customer satisfaction.
   

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in product management, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of B2B SaaS software, cloud solutions, and digital transformation.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align product vision with business objectives and drive execution.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis, market research, and competitive intelligence.
• Communication: Excellent presentation skills to convey complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Collaboration: Proven track record of working effectively with cross-functional teams.

If you’re passionate about driving innovation, shaping product strategy, and delivering impactful solutions, we’d love to hear from you! Join our dynamic team and make a significant impact in the B2B SaaS space.