Lead Product Manager – Hybrid R0042653
Job Description Summary:
TeamMate specializes in delivering state-of-the-art B2B products that empower businesses to enhance their risk management, compliance, and audit processes. Our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement drives us to seek out top talent who can contribute to our vision and help us stay ahead in a competitive market.
We are looking for an experienced Lead Product Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in developing and managing B2B products, with specific expertise in second-line defense roles, including Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) frameworks. This role requires a strategic thinker who can translate market needs into innovative product solutions and drive the product lifecycle from ideation to launch and beyond.
In this role, you will be the main contributor to the product’s definition, go to market, and support a collaborative effort that will include other product managers responsible for interconnected areas within the current TeamMate product offering. This makes your role extremely important for our success, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
If you want to join a dynamic and engaging product team that cares deeply about their work, puts the customer first and at the center of product decisions, and has customers who care passionately about our best-in-breed products, then you must consider TeamMate.
Hybrid: Eight days a month we come together in our office to experience the value of connecting with colleagues. You will report to the Director, Product Management, CP & ESG TeamMate and under the leadership of the SVP, General Management Global Audit Solutions (IA) (+). Must be legally authorized to work in the USA. #LI-Hybrid
Job Qualifications (Minimum):
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
Travel: Minimal Travel <20% possible.
Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in product management, with a focus on B2B products.
Proven experience in a 2nd line of defense function such as Risk Management, Compliance and Internal Control with expert knowledge of ERM, and GRC frameworks. Knowledge of internal audit would also be helpful.
Strong communication skills - verbal and written.
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to risk management and compliance.
Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong leadership and team management abilities, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
Preferred Experience Knowledge, Skills, or Certifications (Minimum):
Experience: 10+ years of experience working as a successful product manager in the GRC, ERM, and Compliance space.
10+ years of product management experience:
Proven track record in building products end to end from conception to design.
Experience in successfully defining strategic Go To Market plans and releasing new products to the market.
Essential Responsibilities
In this role you will have primary responsibility for leading product strategy, informing our multi-generational roadmap, developing business cases, and defining a successful go-to-market strategy. What you’ll be responsible for:
Specifically, we are looking for a seasoned professional to:
Develop and articulate a clear product vision and strategy.
Conduct both qualitative (Contextual Design) and quantitative research and competitive analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and opportunities for product innovation.
Define and prioritize the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with company goals and customer requirements.
Lead cross-functional teams to develop and launch new products and features, ensuring timely delivery and high quality.
Work closely with product owners, engineering, UX/design, and QA teams to translate product requirements into technical specifications.
Manage the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and development to launch and post-launch optimization.
Other responsibilities include:
Ensure that products effectively support customers that work within the 2nd line as part of ERM, Compliance, and/or GRC.
Collaborate with internal audit and 2nd line groups to integrate optimal risk management and compliance requirements into product design and development.
Engage with customers, internal stakeholders, and industry experts to gather feedback and validate product concepts.
Serve as the voice of the customer within the organization, ensuring that product decisions are customer centric.
Conduct product demonstrations, training, and presentations to internal and external audiences.
Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and success metrics for product performance.
Conduct regular product performance reviews and use data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement.
Identify and prioritize opportunities for product enhancements and optimizations based on user feedback and market demands.
Work collaboratively and directly with customers, prospects, and internal resources to deliver solutions that exceed customer expectations and minimize customer impacts; continually improve internal systems; and maintain an up-to-date understanding of the functionality and technologies of internal systems.
Represents Wolters Kluwer by developing and maintaining comprehensive knowledge of Wolters Kluwer TeamMate products and industry trends through various sources and initiatives; communicating Wolters Kluwer's competitive advantage to customers in a compelling articulate manner in speech and writing; behaving in ways that demonstrate corporate core values and culture; developing professional and positive relationships with customers and colleagues; and maintaining a reputation of competence, integrity and professionalism.
Additional Information:
Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available - https://bit.ly/m/TA-WK
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CEO Nancy McKinstry ranked 16th by Harvard Business Review of the best performing CEOs in the World.
WK #1 for gender equality in the workplace in the Netherlands & #47 worldwide for 2023.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team.
Professional development and career growth opportunities
A collaborative and inclusive work environment
Diversity Matters
Wolters Kluwer strives for an inclusive company culture in which we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent to achieve our strategy. As a global company, having a diverse workforce is of the utmost importance. We've been recognized by employees as a European Diversity Leader in the Financial Times, as one of Forbes America’s Best Employers for Diversity in 2022, 2021 and 2020 and as one of Forbes America’s Best Employers for Women in 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018. In 2020, we placed third in the Female Board Index, and were recognized by the European Women on Boards Gender Diversity Index. Wolters Kluwer and all of our subsidiaries, divisions and customer/departments is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They’re not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and requirements. The job description provided is subject to revision and modification at any time.
Compensation:
Target salary range CA, CT, CO, HI, NY, WA: $89,450-$123,800Additional Information:
Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request.