Product Director Applied Science

 

Product Director Applied Science

 

What you will be doing:

The Product Director (PD) is responsible for either a specific larger product line or several smaller product lines, is the internal representative for the “Voice of the Customer” while externally is the “Face of the Product.”  The PD must ensure the needs of the customer are represented and incorporated into products while keeping product direction aligned with Corporate and Business needs and strategic plans. Proactively anticipates customer and business needs and incorporates those needs into proper product plans.  The PD handles a scope of responsibilities that span product strategy and vision via product marketing and customer interaction to be the ultimate product champion and owner.  As the product owner, the PD is accountable for ensuring that output from the various internal support groups meet the market requirements first set forth from product management.

This position will maintain a very tight unified relationship with the associated Technical Product Director and close collaborative relationships with internal groups such as National directors, marketing, sales and education, training and support

    •    Product Strategies
    •    Business Development
    •    Product Management

Key Responsibilities

Responsibility #1– 40%

Product Marketing Strategy
       •     Be the Owner of product Positioning and Effectiveness where applicable.
       •     Discover and validate market definition, problems and opportunities by engaging existing customers, potential prospects and internal stakeholders.
       •     Understand and know the competitive landscape, definition and size of market segments and how the corporation can thrive in that environment.
       •     Seek new product and market opportunities by leveraging the corporate distinctive competence and understanding market definition and problems.
       •     Accountable for product Innovation, Future Vision, product Roadmaps and cross-functional vision while ensuring alignment with the enterprise portfolio and corporate strategic vision.
       •     Develop and execute with the Technical Product Director and report key performance metrics to the Leadership team.
       •     Compile and present recommendations to Leadership for approval in alignment with business strategies.
       •     In concert with TPD Prioritize product backlog and identify milestones based on market opportunity and corporate strategic plans.
       •     Accountable for the creation of product launch plans and execution of customer education and training in cooperation with product marketing and training teams.
       •     Create and own the Business Plan and Business Capabilities (Market Requirement) Documents.
       •     In combination with Marketing:
o    Create required marketing plans.
o    Create feature documentation and collaterals.

Responsibility #2 – 30%

Product Liaison
       •     Understanding and articulating the “Voice of the Customer” in all discussions.
       •     Owning the customer Buyer Personas, and User Personas.
       •     Externally is the ultimate “Face of the Product” to customers, at meetings and with external groups.
       •     Coordinate Product Release with Sales and Marketing team members.
       •     Directly manage and oversee Work Groups, User Groups with assistance from TPD.
       •     Accountable for Beta process and beta users with assistance from TPD.
       •     Accountable for final storyboard and wire frames for products in cooperation with User Experience.
       •     Create and execute product messaging.

Responsibility #3 – 15%

Sales Support

• Identify new revenue sources and work with Sales to exploit those sources

• In combination with Sales:

  • Execute Win/Loss analysis.

  • Attend sales presentations and demos when necessary.

  • Seek new product opportunity and market intelligence.

Responsibility #4 – 10%

Product Communications

• Accountable that proper internal and external product communications exist to all customers and corporate stakeholders.

Responsibility #5 – 5%

Financials

• In cooperation with the TPD, develop, manage, and monitor budget.

​Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

Years of Applicable Experience - 7 or more years

Education:

Bachelors (Required)

 

Skills:

       •     Product/Portfolio management
       •     User experience, product positioning and effectiveness
       •     Program Management
       •     Agile Portfolio experience

Experience:

       •     Experience in a technology environment
       •     Software Development lifecycle experience

Education:

SAFe certification a plus

Travel:

• Travel could be up to 20%

 

Additional Job Requirements:

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time 

• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines 

• Attention to detail 

• Operate computer programs and software 

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.   

• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public) 

• Making independent decisions 

• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions 

 

Working Conditions: Remote

 

Travel Requirements: No travel required

 

Physical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

 

Premier’s compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier’s internal salary range for this role is $99,000 - $185,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.

Employees also receive access to the following benefits:

·       Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

·       401k retirement program

·       Paid time off

·       Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans

·       Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance:

• Ranked #1 on Charlotte’s Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020 and 2022, and 49th Healthiest Employer in America (2022)
• ​Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere® Institute for the 13th year in a row
• The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting
   

Employees receive:

• Perks and discounts
• Access to on-site and online exercise classes
• Paid time off to volunteer in their communities

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.
 

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply.  EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.

Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to diversity_and_accommodations@premierinc.com or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.816.5200.

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