Head of Product (ID) - Mining Tech Consulting Company [23F05]
Candidates will be defining product strategy, managing the product team and overseeing the entire product development process from product idea conception to product launch and maintenance, as well as collaborating and aligning closely with the cross-functional teams from the tech and commercial teams.
Key Responsibilities
Set product vision & strategy to ensure it is aligned with the company's overall business goals and market needs
Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks to understand market needs and make informed decisions
Manage product budgets and ensure projects are delivered on time
Manage and mentor a team of product managers, QA testers, and designers, and provide guidance, feedback, and support
Build and maintain a high-performance culture within the product team. Foster a collaborative, innovative, and agile work environment
Work closely with the Head of Technology to ensure that the product development process is efficient and effective
Work closely with the Head of Commercial to align on product-market fit, pricing and sales strategy
Hard Skills
Basic knowledge of software development: underlying tech, software development process, tools and platforms used by the tech team to be able to communicate clearly & effectively with the tech team
Product ideation & visioning: product innovation, validation, incubation, and translating ideas into clear product vision
Product planning & execution: manage cross-squad sprint planning, staffing planning, backlog management, and scrum management
Product validation & testing: cross-squads product-market-fit test (concept testing, concept validation, feature prioritization)
Soft Skills
Entrepreneurial problem solving: applies entrepreneurial aptitude when engaging with external partners & internal team, handles risk and uncertainty by making sound decisions, generates clear vision and encourages disruptive thinking of others across multidisciplinary teams
Ownership & delivery: Structures staffing & work planning effectively and conducts appropriate check-ins, Helps team prioritize by providing guidance with the bigger picture in mind, Ensures high-quality output by providing aligned direction & actionable input
Communication & presence: Influences & shapes discussion with external & internal team, Creates an environment that ensures every idea is heard and push for consensus decision-making, Displays 'executive' presence by demonstrating credibility and gravitas
Effective teaming & people leadership: Inspires and motivates others by building morale & being inclusive, Coaches effectively & provides constructive and actionable feedback, Creates situations for cross departments/ squads to develop, Is calm and composed under pressure and coaches others to do so
Key Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related fields
10+ years of experience in product management, with a proven track record of delivering successful products in the software industry
5+ years of experience in a leadership role, managing teams of product managers, designers, and developers
Experience with Agile methodologies, including Scrum
Deep knowledge of product management principles, software development methodologies, design principles, and engineering best practices
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines