Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 21, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Director - Product Development

You will be responsible for working with the executive team in defining the product vision and managing the product development process. Furthermore you will be supporting the scrum team, managing backlog items, and optimizing the value of the product through disciplined evaluation and assessment of alternatives. You should also be able to lead the product development team toward achieving the vision and mission of the organization.
You should have the ability to plan and manage the development project from start to finish, and ensure that the product meets the customer's needs. Ultimately, a top-notch Director of Product Development will be detail-oriented and have excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
Most importantly the Product Development Director should have intimate understanding and knowledge of the Customer!

Responsibilities:
• Strategizing and presenting ideas to stakeholders.
• Defining product features according to customer needs.
• Acting as the main point of contact between teams and stakeholders.
• Managing and prioritizing product backlog items.
• Assisting the product development team to meet the objectives of each sprint.
• Adjusting and improving each iteration of the product before release.
• Keeping customers and stakeholders informed of the status of the product.
• Mapping out the current customer journeys and identifying areas for improvement
• Driving the strategy and prioritization of upcoming product improvements or new solutions
• Working with management, engineering, marketing, and sales teams on product development to assess value, usability, and feasibility
• Engaging with partner companies and customers to understand pain points in the user experience
• Collaborating with the engineering team to design product solutions that will drive excellent customer experiences
• Creating wireframes and user stories for new features or updates to existing features and owning knowledge of the product front-to-back
• Delivering the roadmap through agile sprint cycles, breaking down the product roadmap into executable stories and requirements
• Being responsible for the final decision of new product releases to live environments
• Creating a Product Management framework for the company to adopt and educating all staff on the processes
• Serving as the owner for all new product requests / enhancements and work closely with the product owners, engineering, and DevOps teams to include these in their sprint deliveries
• Documenting the product and maintaining up to date user journeys in Figma or any other design tool
• Overseeing the tracking of product delivery through Trello, Asana, or a similar tool
• Managing internal and external stakeholders expectations on new releases and providing clear communication on new functionalities and capabilities delivered

Product Development Requirements:
• BA in computer science, information systems, or related field.
• Previous working experience as a product owner, manager, or similar
• Experience in financial services, startups, or fintech is a bonus
• In-depth knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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