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Resp & Qualifications
PURPOSE:This position is a Non-Technical Product Portfolio Manager and is responsible for driving product portfolio management, product operation, and product lifecycle design activities while working across the company to develop processes to mediate the gaps. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for building partnerships with other business functions to improve product development efficiency, execution alignment, and time-to-market. Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual portfolio presentation and planning across the company. Track budget for various product development and research programs and provide analysis for strategic product planning. Understand, assess, and improve Product Development Lifecycle internal processes.Candidates with previous or current Large Group Sales and/or Marketing / ASO Business experience is highly preferred.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:- Provide direct support to the organization in all designated product segments, by serving as the subject matter expert; assisting in strategic planning; operations process improvement assistance; assistance in operational staff training; making presentations to accounts and brokers; conducting broker training, conducting Sales training; conducting large scale employee/member or prospect meetings. Provide subject matter expertise and leadership to all areas of the company related to Market regulations, policies and nuances, and serve as an advisor on related implementations and task forces.
- Manage and assist in the development of new products and features for assigned market segments. Identify differentiated, innovative and value-added benefits to succeed in highly competitive market. Determine the strategic fit of product portfolio and develop strategies to target high growth and profitable customer segments. As products are developed or modified, ensure that they are consistent with overall corporate strategic direction. On continual basis, engage in comprehensive product life cycle management for all products.
- Manage and assist in the analysis, evaluation, quantification, and determination of future marketplace opportunities to create product and segment strategies balancing customer needs, financial requirements and corporate strategic goals. Maintain market focus by utilizing primary and secondary marketing research and by engaging feedback from accounts and brokers. Lead multidisciplinary teams to develop and publish annual product/segment plan.
- For assigned Market, manage and assist in the facilitation of multidisciplinary product development or product implementation teams. Serve as business owner, point person and consensus builder for marketing, product, and strategic issues. For assigned Market, manage and assist in the monitoring of profitability, enrollment, customer satisfaction, and market and competitor trends in order to recommend new products, product enhancements, or product retirements. Develop monthly updates and presentation of quarterly comprehensive closing documents to marketing staff in order to gauge Market’s performance and to summarize key findings and trends.
- Lead the Go-to-Market efforts for the portfolio and communicate both internally and externally regarding portfolio design and tactical positioning. Influence teams and various internal stakeholders to achieve set objectives while remaining true to our values and competencies. Present and sell strategic recommendations to the CEO and to Executive Management. Serve as Market "champion" and spokesperson, to ensure that potential internal investors at all levels of the organization are attracted to and fully informed of products' and segments' marketability, profitability, and fit within the changing marketplace.
- Large Group ASO Sales and/or Marketing experience is highly preferred.
- Highly developed analytical skills and must be able to effectively communicate complex marketing and business related issues to a diverse audience (both written and orally).,
- Ability to build productive relationships, be effective in individual and group meetings, be skilled in conflict resolution negotiations, and be able to lead and work effectively on cross-functional teams.,
- Aggressive in desire to produce innovative alternatives, and be willing to defend suggestions in varied circumstances.,
- Proficient in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint,
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