VP Digital Product Management

Needham, MA, United States

Overview: IDC seeks a visionary and results-driven Vice President Product Manager to own and lead the strategic direction of our Knowledge Platform (KP). This position is critical to defining, designing, and scaling the digital platform that revolutionizes how IDC delivers customer data products. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a proven track record of building and launching successful data-centric products, a passion for user experience, and the ability to inspire and guide high-performing product teams.

WHY IDC? IDC is the most respected global technology market research firm. We are changing the way the world thinks about the impact of technology on business and society. Our people, data, and analytics create global technology insights that accelerate customer success. IDC has been recognized for four consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023) by the IIAR as the Analyst Firm of the Year hich is one of the highest accolades for the technology market research industry

Our collaborative, innovative and entrepreneurial culture is the perfect place for you to discover your future! We are just getting started!

This position can be located in our Needham, MA office with a Hybrid work schedule or a remote approved US location. Responsibilities: As the product visionary, define and champion the product vision for KP, aligned with IDC's overall business objectives and customer needs.

Develop new products, and maintain strategic roadmaps, balancing customer value, business goals, and technical feasibility.

Prioritize features and initiatives based on data-driven insights and market trends.

Dive deep and partner effectively with engineering teams to ensure the KP is built on a scalable, secure, and high-performance technology stack.

Collaborate with UX teams to ensure the KP delivers world-class user experience, incorporating customer feedback and industry best practices.

Lead and mentor a team of Product Owners, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Use data and analytics to monitor product performance, identify improvement opportunities, and drive data-informed decisions.

Understand the market landscape and determine the Ideal Customer Profile.

Partner closely with the KP Business Lead and cross-functional teams (marketing, sales, etc.) to develop and execute go-to-market strategies that drive customer acquisition, engagement, and retention.

Partner with the Product Leads of individual data products delivered through the platform and understand the data of each of the data products and the use cases in which each data product is applicable.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree (MBA, MS) plus.

10+ years of product management experience with increasing levels of responsibility (5+ years managing a team)

2+ years previous experience in products targeted toward market intelligence or sales organizations is highly preferred.

2+ years of focus on data-centric products is preferred

Proven success in defining, launching, and scaling digital products from zero to one.

Previous experience with global product rollouts

Experience leading and mentoring high-performing product teams.

Deep understanding of user experience principles and best practices.

Strong technical acumen and ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams.

Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and motivate the organization to drive results quickly.

Outstanding strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus across diverse stakeholders.

Strong leadership and team-building skills.

Ability to understand new markets quickly and learn about new domains.

Ability to prioritize multiple roadmaps with resource constraints.

Prior experience working with a remote development team is highly desirable

IDC IDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, handicap, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, ancestry, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or other categories protected by law.

About IDC: International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. More than 1,200 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries worldwide. For 50 years, IDC has provided strategic insights to help our clients achieve their key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research, and events company.

At IDC, we are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. We pay our employees equitably for their work, commensurate with their individual skills and experience. Salary range and additional compensation, including discretionary bonuses and incentive pay, are determined by a rigorous review process. This process considers the experience, education, certifications, and skills required for the specific role, equity with similarly situated employees, as well as employer-verified US region-specific market data provided by an independent 3rd party partner. The expected total annual compensation, depending on location and experience, is between $220,000 and $240,000USD and is inclusive of base salary and variable compensation.

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