Product manager/analyst job description

Schmidt Futures is a philanthropic initiative, founded by Eric and Wendy Schmidt, that bets early on exceptional people making the world better. We knit talent into networks, bet on the most promising ideas through diverse forms of competition and support, and equip people to scale through partners and modern tools. To realize this vision, Schmidt Futures uses a broad set of tools - including gifts, grants, investments, and startup activity - for charitable, educational, and commercial efforts with a public purpose. Our initiative brings together the efforts of various charitable and non-charitable entities to improve our potential impact by making diverse types of capital available to the efforts we support.
The Role

Reporting to the Head of Talent, the Manager, Analyst Cohort will be responsible for developing our Analyst program and managing a cohort of 10 - 15 Analysts per year. The Manager, Analyst Cohort will be responsible for:
- Managing a cohort of Analysts (typically <3 years of professional experience))
- Building a collective strategy and vision for the program; collaborating with program leads to vet internal projects for Analyst rotations
- Recruiting new Analysts and serving as the hiring manager for the cohort

Key Responsibilities:
Managing Cohort of Analysts Maintain overall responsibility and direct management of the Analyst cohort Lead efforts related to onboarding, project management, coaching, and problem-solving Organize training sessions to support career development, including an annual training week
Building Program Strategy and VisionCollaborate with Head of Talent to design the vision for the Analyst program Define Analyst program objectives and key results (OKRs) and report progress Collaborate with internal program leads to build a growth trajectory plan for Analysts to develop within the organization and in their careers
Recruiting, Training, and Coaching for AnalystsWork with the Schmidt Futures Recruiting team to recruit cohorts of exceptionally talented, diverse, entrepreneurial AnalystsProvide coaching to Analysts to help them advance their projects and overall development Drive Analyst performance evaluation process by collecting and communicating feedback from day-to-day project leaders
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesExceptional leadership capabilities with a track record of building and nurturing teams by providing coaching, mentorship, and development to junior team members Entrepreneurial leader who is oriented towards action, learning by doing, and iterative approaches Creative thinker who comes up with new, better ways to achieve goals Strong communicator with the ability to articulate vision and tactics to motivate others Excellent judgment and ability to involve others in the decision-making process Proven ability to build a culture where groups work as a team to achieve shared objectives Ability to blend strong people and project management abilities to set team goals effectively, and coach individuals for continued growth and development7+ years of experience managing teams of direct reports
RequirementsHave the highest levels of personal ethics and professional integrity Have a bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution Be based at the Schmidt Futures offices in New York or Washington, D.C., and be able to travel within the U.S. and internationally on a regular basis as needed following company policy and permitting circumstances
Futures Action Network, LLC, which operates Schmidt Futures, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or prohibited by Company policy. We strive for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibit harassment of any kind.

The Product Manager is an intermediate management level position responsible for managing a broad range of Product Management employees, setting strategy and providing direction, leadership and budgetary management, etc. Additionally, this role will be responsible for the development of product plans, strategies, and tactics while coordinating product lines through product life-cycles in coordination with the broader Product Management team. The overall objective of this role is to coordinate the promotion of products to develop new markets, increase share of market and obtain competitive position.
Responsibilities:

Manage a team of Product Managers to accomplish established goals and conduct personnel duties for team (e.g. performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions) Oversee strategic program roadmaps, program development, program launches, and program marketing to gain maximum benefit from each product, as well as survey and analyze competitive industry landscapes to identify relative trends, threats, and opportunities to apply in strategy development and execution Manage day-to-day product marketing for core products such as product delivery, client experience, and client communication strategies as well as help the team prioritize, negotiate, and remove obstacles to achieve business results Execute the client value propositions, positioning, segmentation, pricing, targeting, channel strategies, and competitive differentiation to achieve preferred status as partner to Citi clients Develop plans and execute functional strategies for a country, group of countries, region, or business requiring coordination and integration across units as well as provide input into strategic decisions affecting job family or function within region or business Manage client and competitor market research, develop product innovation roadmap, and address fundamental trials of product commoditization to create an advanced set of solutions Oversee all aspects of program life cycle management including market demands, technology trends, and the competitive field as well as help drive innovation by working with external partners/alliances to develop products, manage ongoing relationships, and prepare agreements Contribute to achievement of acquisition targets, product financial performance, revenue performance, and expense management goals as well as oversee identification and execution of opportunities and gaps business plans Develop and communicate a business plan to approach the marketplace, and coordinate and implement team procedures, client problem resolutions and client management Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.


Qualifications:



2-5 years of relevant experience Experience in marketing, credit, acquisitions, product development, and/or analytics Working knowledge of market dynamics, products, and competitive climate Demonstrated project management skills Ability to work unsupervised and adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication Demonstrated analytical skills Ability to work in a team-oriented environment Demonstrated influencing skills


Education:



Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience



Job Family Group:

Product Management and Development


Job Family:

Product Management


Time Type:

Full time

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Micro Focus is looking for an experienced, self-motivated and detail-oriented Analyst Relations Manager to support its industry analyst relations programs worldwide. The right candidate will possess Analyst Relations experience and a track-record of demonstrating successful Analyst Relations program management. This includes working with analysts to ensure that all published information reflects accurate and up-to-date information, that the brand is represented fairly in all relevant research reports, and that industry analysts have a favorable impression of the company's offering, vision, and operations. The person in this role will have a positive attitude and demonstrate flexibility as well as the ability to adapt to persistent change and ambiguity, while working with a sense of urgency.
Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree required, Marketing or Communications major a plus
* 7+ years' experience managing Analyst Relations strategy at an agency or fast-paced corporate communications or marketing team
* Outstanding project management and leadership skills, in addition to experience working with large cross-functional teams.
* Experience managing vendor evaluations for Gartner Magic Quadrants, IDC MarketScapes, and Forrester Waves, and similar reports.
* Understanding of software or cloud technology markets
* Experienced and comfortable engaging with all levels of the organization from executive management to product management, sales, and marketing.
* Understanding of AR's impact on the sales cycle and product development lifecycle
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
* Ability to work independently and collaborate with different elements of a business organization.
* Travel less than 25%.

You will make an impact by being responsible for:

* Supporting the management and execution of a global Analyst Relations program to educate the analyst community on behalf of Micro Focus and its products
* Create, cultivate, and oversee relationships with industry analysts and influencers to engage and educate analysts about product group business updates, roadmaps, and product news
* Develop AR plans and strategies for specific product groups
* Identifying published reports and commission custom research that will support the sales, partners, and support organizations
* Consulting with and educating business stakeholders at all levels on AR strategy
* Proactively manage vendor evaluations with the goal of securing positive placements.
* Responding quickly and completely to information requests from industry analysts
* Managing competitive survey response processes, driving readiness for briefings and demos, and manage campaign launch of report results
* Partner closely with product marketing, product management to provide guidance on positioning, messaging, and competitive differentiation.
* Monitoring and tracking industry analyst publications and trends
* Being seen as an expert, always coming to the table with a unique, informed POV

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Micro Focus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, colour, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship or any other legally protected status