Product Strategy Senior Director

Role Summary

Senior Director role, focused on leading Strategy and Execution , as well as management of a portfolio of Product s olutions supporting one or more domains in Enterprise Servicing . This role will also lead elements of Strategy and Product, supporting Product work across the respective servicing domains .

~6 Directors /Sr. Managers will report into this role, with indirect reports at the Sr. Manager level and below with product managers/ owners , product designers, and delivery management reporting into those role s . There will be ~ 30 people in the organizatio n . In the first 60 day s , this resource will focus on two primary activities: 1) rationalize the roles, teams, and resources in the inherited organization to optimize the function , and 2) implement an evolved operating model and product strategy for the spac e .

Direct Leadership Responsibilities:

Responsible for overseeing product discovery and helping focus teams on the best opportunities

Responsible for setting the Product Strategy and ensuring that the customer ecosystem is evolving in line with the organization’s vision and how the industry is evolving

Responsible for establishing relationships with customers/stakeholders and aligning the product strategy with the stakeholders strategy

Responsible for defining the product model operating model and setting teams up to be successful empowered product teams . This may include standardization of testing, tools, templates, roadmaps, etc.

Responsible for evaluating the technology that is currently leveraged and working with architects to rationalize existing assets with build, buy, partner options

Own the l eadership connection , communication, and coordination with key contributors so they understand our vision, approach, status, etc.

Creating a culture of innovation and learning

Responsible for partnering with internal audit to schedule and execute Product audits and develop mitigation plans in response to the outcomes

Responsible for r esource optimization & roster management across the Product teams, inclusive of matrixed resources

Overview

The Enterprise Servicing Tech and Product organization within the Technology and Operations Organization is entrusted with delivering solutions to Enterprise to enable them continuously become more efficient and effective, while provide insights into operational performance, controls, risks, and opportunities . This team maintains key business , operations, technology, & analytic team relationships, shipping and management of Internal Products aligned to critical operational and business strategies, and execution of highest value solutions, working in partnership with Architecture & Engineering . We are transforming how we work from a siloed delivery model in which multiple teams independently respond to Operation management requests, to a well-orchestrated empowered and integrated Product Operating Model who focus on the solving problems and capitalizing on opportunities that return maximum value to the organization . Leading with an Agile delivery framework and Product Mindset, Operations Product & Analytics serves as the internal voice of the customer to our technology partners, with responsibility for defining the user needs, prioritization of work, pull through of value, and determining the viability and usability of solutions .

As a Senior Director of Product Manage ment you will join a team transforming health care and health services for over 170M people worldwide . Our product team is constantly innovating and expanding into new verticals and capabilities as we build and maintain some of the best-in-class and innovative solutions in the healthcare market . We are constantly looking for great talent and hiring only the best of the best . As a Senior Director you will drive strategy, lead teams of product managers and product designers , and collaborate with partners across enterprise operations, analytics and our various businesses . We’re growing rapidly and likely have an opening for you!

The Senior Director of Product Strategy is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving the vision, strategy, and execution of product initiatives that empower internal resources and enhance performance while lowering costs within Enterprise Operations. This role oversees a team of Product Managers working on empowered product teams, ensuring the delivery of innovative and impactful solutions that streamline processes, improve efficiency, and drive operational excellence. This role will also oversee components of Product Operations . The Senior Director will champion best practices, implement processes and leverage data to enable the organization to deliver exceptional products that delight customers . A key focus area will be leveraging Generative AI technologies to develop cutting-edge solutions that drive automation and intelligence within enterprise operations.

The Senior Director works across business portfolio s , solving problems and capitalizing on opportunities with solutions designed to meet a variety of enterprise operational need s utilizing full-stack engineering, generative AI, process engineering, and advanced analytics as required . The incumbent must be aware of other work being completed across all business portfolios so that they can drive synergistic solutioning and help teams proactively manage risks and dependencies. The Senior Director is responsible for the business outcomes created by a team working across multiple work areas or domains, utilizes in-depth professional knowledge but is guided by functional practices and well - defined management precedents, and focuses on implementing and executing strategies within own department/discipline/team. The Senior Director is also responsible for review and approval of defined vision, scope, and priority of multiple programs’ backlogs . This leader also reviews, coaches and develops team members to assure they have the skills and capabilities needed to produce products of the highest quality .

Duties and Responsibilities

Product Strategy and Vision

- Develop and communicate a compelling product vision and strategy aligned with the organization's overall goals and objectives , with a strong emphasis on Generative AI and intelligent automation for speed to value and a focus on innovation.

- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including business units, IT, data science teams, and executive leadership, to understand their needs and translate them into actionable product roadmaps.

- Identify and prioritize product opportunities that drive operational efficiency, cost savings, process improvements, and intelligent automation within the enterprise.

- Conduct market research, analyze industry trends, and gather insights to inform product strategy and decision-making.

Product Management Leadership

- Lead and mentor a team of Product Managers and Designers with a heavy emphasis on coaching while foster ing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

- Ensure the effective execution of product roadmaps by empowering product teams and providing strategic guidance.

- Establish and maintain product management best practices, processes, and methodologies.

- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and alignment among product teams, stakeholders, and other departments to ensure seamless product delivery.

Product Delivery and Execution

- Oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and ongoing optimization, for internal enterprise solutions.

- Collaborate with development teams to ensure timely and high-quality product delivery while managing risks and dependencies.

- Monitor product performance, gather user feedback, and implement improvements based on data-driven insights.

- Ensure products meet compliance, security, and regulatory requirements within the enterprise environment.

Stakeholder Management and Communication

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