VP Product Management Job Description Template

Our company is in need of a VP of Product Management to join our team. This role directs and oversees all aspects of product life cycle management to facilitate the rapid development and implementation of new products and enhancements. They will be responsible for understanding market demands and technology trends, and utilizing that expertise to manage our strategic product roadmap, from development through launch and marketing. The VP of Product Management will also establish the overall direction and initiatives for the product team, taking a primary role in developing and clarifying our product vision and activities. 

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify, capture, and forecast key market and industry trends and translate them into customer requirements and solutions
• Manage and prioritize the product requirements process
• Build and maintain an annual release plan and manage feature delivery from discovery to validation
• Develop the product vision and strategy
• Drive product delivery, client servicing, and asset retention, with actionable and implementable strategies that produce tangible results
• Guide creative briefs and influence design to ensure an intuitive and delightful UI/UX
• Define, monitor, track, and interpret KPIs 
• Analyze existing products’ function and determine new features and requirements to enhance our customers’ user experience
• Participate in the development and pricing of new and current products
• Recruit and lead a team of high performing product developers and managers
• Collaborate with the leadership and development teams to create, plan, and own our company-wide product roadmap
• Maintain the product roadmap and clearly communicate goals, roles, responsibilities, and desired outcomes
• Track the sales pipeline for new business opportunities and ensure business readiness for client requirements
• Conduct post-launch assessment of newly implemented initiatives
• Educate internal and external audiences on our products and strategies
• Ensure products adhere to regulatory obligations and requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, or a related field

Required Skills and Experience

• 8+ years of experience in a product management role
• Experience in project management, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning
• Experience leading large-scale build-outs of global applications
• Experience developing or managing products in our business sector or a closely related industry
• Experience creating and executing product strategies and leading a product vision
• Experience with product management software and related tools
• Knowledge of business processes and data analysis
• Knowledge of both agile and waterfall development approaches
• Knowledge of core marketing concepts and econometric, machine learning, and optimization approaches
• Proficiency with process flow programs such as Viso or Websphere
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and prioritization skills

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or similar advanced degree