Product Manager Jobs

What we’re looking for:

The Product Manager, a key role within our Product Management team of the NAB (North America Business) Technology and Transformation department, will embark on in-depth investigations into our industry sectors to identify customer requirements and address their obstacles with first-rate products and cutting-edge solutions that bolster Informa Markets value proposition. In collaboration with the Product, technology, and Program Solutions leadership, internal teams (marketing, sales, and commercial leadership), as well as our vendor partners, this role is instrumental in delivering strategic solutions that unify suppliers, buyers, and service providers for our industries.

Harnessing the opportunity to truly transform industries, this is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the digital future of Informa Markets, working at the intersection of technology, innovation, and business. We’re looking for those that are excited to step up to the challenge of a diverse portfolio of product value streams and ready to make your mark in a dynamic environment, where your ideas have the power to create impact on a global scale.

Role Accountability and Duties:

Strategic Development & Execution

• Collaborate with senior leaders within the Technology & Transformation department to formulate a product roadmap, ensuring timely delivery of high-impact features to the market.
• Establish marketplaces to aid businesses in discovering new products and suppliers, while assisting suppliers to promote their offerings effectively to their target audiences.
• Expand the roadmap and product strategy across a diverse range of industry verticals, prioritizing revenue generation and customer experience enhancements.

Research & Insight Gathering

• Investigate industry trends, customer preferences, and competitor movements to inform future development.
• Merge a strong understanding of product management frameworks with a curiosity about various industries, their businesses, and the challenges they encounter.
• Collaborating with the Research and Design teams, synthesize these insights to derive key customer desires and needs, using this understanding to steer product strategy and decisions.
• In partnership with the Research and Design teams, frequently engage with customers, both internal and external, using methods ranging from personal interviews to surveys and prototype testing, to gather insights.

Planning & Cross-functional Collaboration

• Facilitate and lead requirements gathering with key stakeholders, translating business needs and customer drivers into detailed product requirements.
• Set clear objectives, ensuring what is developed and rolled out is both valuable and viable.
• Utilize performance metrics and user feedback to guide the continuous enhancement of IM’s products and services.
• Manage project uncertainties, complexities, and interdependencies in an organized and structured manner.
• Work closely with Scrum teams, at times taking on the Scrum Master role, to ensure effective and efficient implementation, continuous communication and fostering a culture of collaboration and transparency across multiple business and technology units.
• Collaborate on the development of documents, training presentations, and other essential go-to-market items for internal teams, ensuring successful rollout and adoption of new products and enhancements.

What you bring to the team

• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools such as SQL, Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.
• In-depth understanding of agile development practices, with proven success in iterative product development culture.
• High emotional intelligence, capable of forging genuine and trustworthy connections with stakeholders, influencing them without direct authority.
• 3+ years of hands-on product management experience, adept at working closely with various cross-functional stakeholders.
• Pragmatic Marketing or Product Ownership certification is advantageous, but not mandatory 
• Passionate about enhancing customer experiences, complemented by strong skills in customer interviewing and needs analysis.
• Expertise in creating and implementing comprehensive product roadmaps.

We offer:

• Training & Development - LinkedIn Learning, Certification & Mentoring, Talks & Coaching
• Travel & participation in industry-leading events
• Generous PTO policy and paid volunteering days
• 401k, Matching Contributions & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Mission-driven culture with passionate, professional colleagues
• Work-life balance
• Additional discounts through various partnerships
• The salary range for this position is $119K-$140K/YR, depending on experience.
• Seasonal social and charitable events
• Health and Wellness Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and others)

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need!

We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.