Senior Director of Product Management, Data Products

The Senior Director, Data Product Management, is responsible for the strategic definition, governance, and delivery of enterprise data products that serve the needs of the organization’s core business functions and digital platforms. This role owns the successful execution of all elements of the data product lifecycle, including data strategy, product roadmaps, quality standards, stewardship models, and value realization. The position executes against the ongoing strategic direction of the organization’s data portfolio, ensuring data assets are treated as scalable, trusted, and reusable products. In addition, the Senior Director plays a key role in shaping the enterprise data and analytics operating model in close partnership with IT, Digital, and business leaders.

The position may be based in approved jurisdictions in the United States and London. This role reports to the Senior Head, Data Strategy. It is eligible for flexible work arrangements.

What You’ll Do

Develop portfolio product strategies and roadmaps; and champion new data product opportunities

• Align with business strategies and provide thought leadership

• Lead the Data Portfolio products team, including product managers, data analysts, governance roles and other support staff

• Coach and mentor associates within the data product group and play a leadership role in upskilling activities

• Work closely with other areas of the organization and portfolio product managers to understand user needs, identify dependencies across other technology plans and platforms, and incorporate into product design and function

• Serve as a senior liaison to the Business to ensure product development activities are meeting their goals.  Participate in both tactical and strategic meetings with business owners, and developers and designers to drive the launch and ongoing development of product.  Responsible for providing thought leadership and decisions to technology delivery team.

• Develop strong product goals and KPIs.  Establish, monitor and manage product performance and metrics; identify and drive improvement opportunities

• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility in managing budgets and resource plans.

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with key business partners; and be an advocate for the digital products group and articulate its business value to all levels of the organization.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Minimum 8 + years of experience in data, analytics and product management.

• Strong preference for experience in a technology or education technology company

• Significant experience in launching global products in a multinational environment preferred

• Fluency in English required, knowledge of additional languages would be useful.

• Must demonstrate outstanding stewardship and relationship building/management skills to expand the mission of CFA Institute

• Global cultural orientation and working experience

• Excellent interpersonal skills including a professional and diplomatic demeanor

• Excellent communication skills including written, verbal, listening, and presentation

• Ability to create new and unique ideas and an entrepreneurial spirit a plus

• Experience in project management, and experience working in an Agile technology environment.

In compliance with wage transparency laws in many of the jurisdictions in which we recruit, we provide the following information regarding compensation for this position: Expected salary range: $140,700 - $270,000 per year. All salary ranges are subject to adjustment based on experience, education, and other factors relevant to the position. Additional benefits include eligibility for an annual incentive bonus, a 12% employer contribution to a 401(k) or pension plan, and a comprehensive medical benefits package.

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About CFA Institute

CFA Institute are the global leader in investment excellence and ethics. With nearly 200,000 charterholders across 160 markets, we drive professional growth, ethical behavior, and better markets. We care about our employees’ well-being, offering industry-leading benefits like:

• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family

• Generous leave and time off

• Competitive retirement plans

• Flexible work options

• Wellness, education, and support programs

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to click “Apply” and complete our three-minute application.

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