Product Portfolio Manager

Job Summary

The Product Portfolio Manager (PPM) is responsible for a wholistic view of the entire product portfolio. This includes leading the Portfolio Team through project phases and approvals. The PPM has a key role in the strategic alignment and execution of the product teams objectives. Additionally, the PPM will support growth initiatives including new vendor relationships, partnerships, potential M&A activity and the annual 3YP process as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Own and manage the iA Portfolio Decision Team, driving alignment across functions on strategy and product initiatives.
• Coordinate with Product team members in delivery of NPD artifacts at various stages of development.
• Drive strategic alignment across product segments to create a holistic approach to product development roadmap and planning.
• Lead monthly strategic review sessions with product leadership teams.
• Evaluate the entire product portfolio for gaps and help identify opportunities to build out the offering.
• Support leadership in potential 3rd party relationships, partnerships, and M&A activity as needed.
• Support the annual 3YP process as needed.
• Analyze product performance metrics and drive strategies to maximize resource allocation and benefits.

Education, Experience, and Skills

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, finance, or related field; master's degree is advantageous.
• 5 plus years proven business development, sales, or marketing experience.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional leadership and management skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong ability to elevate and align strategic objectives across teams.

Preferred Skills

• Master’s degree in Business
• Strong business acumen.
• Detail-oriented and persuasive.
• Must have ability to conduct primary and secondary market research on spaces, targets and conduct landscape mapping of key players in each space.
• Must have ability to do financial modeling to assess the business case for targets
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives
• Strong presentation skills and ability to present material and complex matters in a succinct and organized manner
• Ability to think critically in tactical and strategic dimensions simultaneously.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with leaders at the most senior levels within the corporation.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels and functions both inside and outside of the organization.

Physical Activities and Requirements

• Prolonged periods of computer-based work
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
• Ability to travel as necessary