Director of Product & Strategy, Tenderlink

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Company Description Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments. We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com. Job Description What you’ll need to bring to the role & Experian Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in an agile environment, with a solid understanding of agile methodologies and best practices. Ability to work cross functionally to influence priorities and drive outcomes. Good understanding of the procurement processes, digital subscriptions and customer experiences, as well as commercial data including trends, challenges, and regulatory requirements. Experience with or understanding of the small business economy and entrepreneurship is a plus. Work that matters - What you’ll be doing Strategic Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive strategic plans to drive business growth and market expansion. Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, and market segments. Align strategic initiatives with the company's vision and long-term goals. Market Analysis: Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for new products and enhancements to existing products. Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to inform product development and strategic planning. Analyze customer data and feedback to continuously improve product offerings. Agile Management: Ensure effective sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and iterative development, including writing detailed user stories, release planning and guiding your scrum team. Product Development: Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, ensuring timely and successful delivery of high-quality products. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, engineering, and customer support, and executive leadership to ensure alignment and successful product launches. Present strategic plans and product updates to the executive leaders. Market Focus: Engage with industry and clients to gather feedback and insights, ensuring our products meet their needs and exceed their expectations. Represent our products and the business in public forums and industry events. Go-To-Market Strategy & Sales Support: As the product SME, working with the product marketing, sales, presales teams to launch product. Performance Metrics: Establish KPIs and metrics to track the performance of strategic initiatives and product developments. Regularly review and analyze performance data to identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions. Report on the progress of strategic initiatives and product performance to senior management. Qualifications More about you Minimum of 10 years of experience in product management with experience in supply chain, procurement, financial services, or direct-to-consumer subscription services. Proven track record of introducing innovative products, services, or experiences in a competitive market. Degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field. Why this role is important to us This is a key role in: Solving for market and client problems and exceeding client expectations. Driving a brand for innovation in the market. Ensuring the right investment and prioritisation of resources at the right time. Ultimately driving profitable and sustainable revenue growth for the business. Benefits/Perks: Novated Leasing & Salary Packaging. Great compensation package and bonus / commission plan. Core benefits including Experian shares discount and wellness program. Flexible working environment, hybrid model. Flexible time off including volunteer time off, personal leaves and paid holidays. 17 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, family care leave and up to 5 days study leave. Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why. Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity. #LI-Onsite Experian Careers - Creating a better tomorrow together. #J-18808-Ljbffr