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Product Manager

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
    Product
  • Madrid

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's in a relevant field, 5+ years in product management, Agile experience, strong analytical and communication skills, technical acumen, and a customer-centric mindset.
  • You will develop product strategy, manage roadmaps and backlogs, collaborate cross-functionally, focus on user experience, analyze markets, track KPIs, engage stakeholders, and manage budgets.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Linguistics, or a related field. A Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
  • Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in product management, preferably in the technology sector with a focus on SaaS, translation, or AI applications.
  • Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with translation management systems, machine translation, and other language services technology is highly desirable.
  • Agile Methodologies: Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with a proven track record of successfully launching products.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating complex concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Release Management prioritizes: Owns the Backlog and helps planning the Release Items by driving the Definition of Ready. Assists the R&D Team to ensure timely delivery of the Release Train according to Agile methodologies.
  • Customer-Centric Mindset: Deep understanding of customer needs and the ability to translate them into actionable product features and enhancements.
  • Technical Acumen: Strong technical background to collaborate effectively with engineering teams, understand product architecture, and evaluate technical feasibility.
  • Leadership: Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment to drive innovation and execution.
  • Embraces the Agile philosophy.

Responsibilities

  • Product Strategy Development: Contribute to the product vision and strategy for the technology suite, aligning with overall company goals and market needs.
  • Roadmap Management: Develop and maintain a product roadmap aligned to the Product Strategy that prioritizes features, improvements, and new initiatives based on customer feedback, market research, and business objectives.
  • Product Backlog Management: Work closely with business stakeholders, solutions team, engineering, R&D Team and other stakeholders to write, refine and triage product backlog items to accelerate the delivery of the roadmap via Release Train
  • Ownership of requirements definition and solution delivery across product initiatives. Accountable for ensuring solutions are both valuable and viable.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, design, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and high-quality product releases. Facilitate communication and collaboration among teams.
  • User Experience Focus: Advocate for the user experience by conducting user research, gathering feedback, and incorporating insights into product development.
  • Market Analysis: Analyze industry trends, competitor offerings, and customer needs to inform product decisions and identify opportunities for innovation.
  • Performance Metrics: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of product initiatives and inform future improvements.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate product updates and strategic initiatives to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency across the organization.
  • Budget Management: Manage product budgets, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to meet project timelines and quality standards. R&D Team budget is allocated to the Dev Direction, to drive maximizing opportunities versus costs.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Product Manager role at Toppan Digital Language?

The primary focus is to oversee the technology suite, particularly the Translation Management System (TMS) and AI-driven tools, including Machine Translation (MT).

What are the key responsibilities of the Product Manager?

Key responsibilities include developing product strategy, managing the product roadmap, collaborating with cross-functional teams, advocating for user experience, conducting market analysis, and managing budgets.

What qualifications are required for the Product Manager position?

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Linguistics, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree or MBA is a plus, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in product management.

Is familiarity with translation management systems important for this role?

Yes, familiarity with translation management systems, machine translation, and language services technology is highly desirable for this position.

What methodology does the Product Manager primarily work within?

The Product Manager works primarily within Agile/Scrum methodologies to ensure the successful launch and delivery of products.

What skills are essential for the Product Manager role?

Essential skills include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, a customer-centric mindset, technical acumen, and leadership capabilities.

How does Toppan Digital Language ensure employee development?

Toppan Digital Language aims to attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent within the industry, reflecting an entrepreneurial spirit and a growth mindset.

Are there opportunities for product management leadership within the company?

Yes, the role includes opportunities to lead and inspire cross-functional teams to drive innovation and execution.

What type of experience is preferred for this position?

Experience in product management within the technology sector, focusing on SaaS, translation, or AI applications, is preferred.

Does Toppan Digital Language value equality in employment?

Yes, Toppan Digital Language is committed to equality in employment and can consider necessary adjustments during the recruitment process.

Business, in any language.

Technology
Industry
201-500
Employees
2004
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

👋 Hello, we’re Toppan Digital Language. 🔊 Our mission is to help the world's best companies with high-risk, business-critical content sell with confidence in any language. Founded in May 2021, we're the 10th largest language solutions provider in the UK. 🔵 Our goal is crystal clear - to be the #1 language partner of choice for companies in life sciences and healthcare, financial and legal services, market insights and consumer brands. 🏯 Headquartered in London, our ambition is proudly backed by Toppan Inc., a Japanese-listed (TYO: 7911) Nikkei 225 global leader in content distribution. As a wholly owned subsidiary of a publicly traded company with an annual R&D spend of US$200m, we are part of a global team of 55,000 people. 🧵 Putting our customers at the heart of what we do, we tailor innovative language solutions with the right teams and the right tech to best meet our customers’ needs with specialism, speed, scale, and security. 🤝 We are obsessed with our clients’ success, and as importantly, our employees’. We want to build a reputable business that attracts, develops, and retains exceptional talent in our industry. Our values reflect the thinking of our founders who have decades of trusted industry and localization expertise. They act as a major force in shaping our company culture: an entrepreneurial spirit that embraces a growth mindset and an ethos of inspiring excellence. We want our teams and leaders to bring their best each day. 💙 We also love our Mondays and celebrate our Fridays. If you like teams guided by shared ambition, humility, and diversity, speak with us - there could be a fit for you here.