Product Commercialization Manager (Finance)
Summary:
This role is responsible for leading the commercialization efforts of our product portfolio. This individual will be responsible for managing product update projects aimed at securing quick revenue wins and empowering product line managers to boost their project management skills. This role demands extensive product commercialization experience, robust project management skills, and a strategic mindset, coupled with a track record of fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams to hasten product scale-up and minimize time-to-market.
Essential Functions:
- Develop and execute an effective screening process in collaboration with sales, marketing, and product line managers to identify the most promising product update projects for rapid wins.
- Oversee all product update projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and successful delivery. Implement an effective tracking mechanism to gauge project success.
- Establish and implement a streamlined process for the commercialization of minor product updates tailored for specific customers, aiming for swift revenue growth.
- Offer training and coaching to peers, enhancing expertise in professional project management, productivity, and cross-functional teamwork.
- Facilitate seamless communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure smooth product launches.
- Identify and address bottlenecks in the product development and commercialization pipeline to expedite launch timelines.
- Collaborate closely with the product line managers, sales, and marketing teams to devise and monitor post-launch go-to-customer plans, as well as crafting and scaling successful go-to-market strategies in selected markets.
- Define metrics and KPIs to evaluate the success of product launches and commercialization initiatives, providing consistent progress updates to senior management.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree required, MBA preferred.
- 5+ years of demonstrated success in product development or commercialization in B2B markets and go-to-market strategies.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration, influential leadership and exceptional project management skills.
- Travel: Up to 10%.
