Principal Product Manager (Technology)
Employment Type : Full-Time
About Blackhawk Network: At Blackhawk Network, we shape the future of global branded payments through the prepaid products, technologies and network that connect brands and people. Our collaborative innovation and scalable, security-minded solutions help our partners to increase reach, loyalty and revenue. We believe our future holds great things for Blackhawk Network and its partners. We believe that together, we can shape the future. Our beliefs? Win as one team, be innovative, global excellence and be inspiring!
So, what are you waiting for? Shape your career and join our global network.Overview: We're looking for a leader who thinks strategically, thrives on data, works well with ambiguity, and is willing to dive into the details to execute in a rapidly evolving work and market environment. Reporting to the VP, Product Management-Incentives, this individual will partner with Global Business Leaders across all territories to lead and develop the global product strategy and go-to-market plan for our integrated sales and disbursement platform.Responsibilities:- Ownership and leadership of product strategy globally, integrating product strategies across products such as sales and disbursements.
- Develop and lead roadmaps, defining product and market requirements.
- Define business cases to grow Blackhawk Network globally. Collaborate with executive management—within product, marketing and other functions and geographies - to develop the platforms and prioritize growth strategies. Work with Business and M&A team on Build, Partner, Buy decisions to improve on current and future offerings.
- Establish performance targets and business metrics to drive growth.
- Collect market requirements; lead and drive go-to-market information in conjunction with international geographies and regional leads.
- Lead strategy and collaborate across functions and geographies to execute launch strategy and commercialization plan.
- Develop launch requirements (e.g., level of customer support required, development resources for deployment, marketing collateral) and co-create solutions with other functions (e.g., Product, Marketing, Sales, Finance).
- Conduct due diligence on international prioritization for product rollout and define product features necessary to succeed in those geographies.
- Continuously scan external environment to bring in competitive intel and best practices to ensure Blackhawk’s continued leadership and excellence. Learn industries that compete, influence and/or could be pursued through competitive analysis, research, tradeshows/conferences, and networking.
- Lead decision-making committees to ensure precise transition of products from concept to global deployment.
- Build a top-notch team with experience in eCommerce and digital payments space. Hiring and leading talent to ensure a best-in-class product.
Qualifications:- 7+ years of product or platform management
- Experience in driving product strategy and go-to-market
- Extraordinary leadership and influencing skills and business insight – thinks strategically to influence and drive tactical execution
- Seasoned leader with extensive industry and functional expertise
- Strong collaborations skills with the ability to effectively work cross-organizationally
- Ability to drive decisions
- Ability to resolve conflicting situations
- Superior communication skills
- Consistent track record of success
- Creativity and resourcefulness to overcome unexpected roadblocks
- International experience a plus
EEO Statement: BHN provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, BHN will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.