The Director ofProduct Management & Innovation will work to open new markets for First Datas TeleCheck business unit by developing and launching new revenue-generating products & technologies that leverage our core competencies in risk/fraud management, ACH settlement, and collections.The director will assess multiple opportunities, but focus intensely on 2-3 high opportunity projects through the management of cross-disciplinary teams from various business units and shared services partners.Projects will entail leading the development of new products from market opportunity identification through business case, technical development, testing, and market launch using a combination of best practices and existing company procedures. Key Responsibilities Opportunity Identification(20% of time) Develops and/or facilitates generation of new product concepts by working with other internal business units, as well as clients, sales representatives, vendors, and other partners as appropriate. Research & Analysis (30% of time) Gathers and assesses internal and external data for the purpose of determining concept viability, effective business models, and optimum development plans. Project Leadership (50% of time) Directs development of new products from concept through launch, leading and setting direction for all facets of development in partnership with team members. Scope includes target market identification, financial analysis and approval, technical development, operations processes, distribution strategy, marketing strategy, product launch, evaluation, and integration. Project leadership includes responsibility for revenue targets identified through financial analysis process.
7-10 years product development experience in the B2B services/technology space with track record of successful project leadership;experience in risk, data management/analytics, debt collections product management/development desired;minimum of 3 years experience using stage gate or other best practice approach to new product development;must be a skilled strategist, influencer and change agent;positive attitude and excellent communication skills;MBA preferred.