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Director, Product Management

The Director of Product Management is leading Product Management for the group of SMB & HQR product which is currently composed of MyFactory, Proffix, Siloc, Clipper, Helios, Garp, 123 insight and BPSC. He is managing Product Manager in charge of these products. He is in charge of ensuring that the global Forterro Strategy is correctly applied within his portfolio of products. Hence, he oversees investment done within its products, first in terms of budget definition in collaboration with the Director of R&D, but above all by validating product roadmaps and priorities. Then, the Director of Product Management ensures the application of unified Product Management process and tools within his portfolio. By being part of Product and R&D leadership team, the Director of Product Management is deeply involved in the strategy definition for the function and has to lead some key transformation project for the entire department.

Responsibilities

Mission 1: Support the Implementation of Forterro Strategy within Products

• Collaborate with the Director of R&D to define and support the appropriate level of investment in the product, based on the investment model and guidelines set by the Product and R&D Senior Leadership Team.
• Ensure alignment between the product strategy, product roadmap, Forterro's overall strategy, and the Line of Business strategy (see Mission 2).
• Promote and support the Forterro Strategy across the product portfolio.
• Ensure the application of Forterro Product Management processes within the portfolio.
• Oversee the implementation of relevant tools.
• Validate and analyze key performance indicators related to the product portfolio.

Mission 2: Oversee Product Vision, Strategy, and Roadmap

• Align product strategy with corporate strategy, including strategic pillars and product context.
• Validate the long-term product vision (5-year outlook) and associated measurement indicators.
• Approve the structure of the product roadmap, persona definitions, and prioritization criteria.
• Validate the themes to be addressed and the corresponding budget allocations.
• Prioritize themes based on added value, opportunities, technical feasibility, ease of use, and relevance to customer or market data.
• Approve the mode of execution (Buy / Build / Partner).
• Monitor and analyze steering indicators at regular intervals.

Mission 3: Contribute to the Definition of Forterro's Product and R&D Strategy

• Participate in discussions on defining functional objectives.
• Propose strategic initiatives.
• Define and oversee tactical implementation.
• Lead projects related to the implementation of strategic initiatives across the function.

Mission 4: Manage a Team of Product Managers

• Define and track objectives for team members.
• Handle day-to-day management tasks (one-on-ones, holiday approvals, disciplinary meetings, etc.).
• Conduct quarterly HR dialogues.
• Manage salary discussions.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Knowledge

You have strong industry knowledge and communicate effectively in English. You understand the basics of software development and have a good awareness of marketing and sales dynamics.

Know-how

You manage projects efficiently, analyze data to support decisions, and apply solid product management practices. Your communication is clear and professional.

Key Behaviors and Qualities

You are user-focused, naturally collaborative, curious, and a strong communicator. You lead with empathy, synthesize ideas well, and foster team spirit.

About Forterro

Founded in 2012, Forterro has grown to become a category leader in industrial software with strongholds in Europe's top production economies, as well as regional service hubs and development centres around the world. From more than 40 office locations, our 2,500+ employees provide and support software for more than 13,000 industrial businesses. Our products are deeply rooted in the demands of their local geography. And each is designed to strengthen and accelerate our customers' ability to operate efficiently and compete effectively.

Our Hiring Process

Stage 1: Applied

Stage 2: Peer Interview

Stage 3: Functional Interview

Stage 4: Executive Interview

Stage 5: Offer

Stage 6: Hired

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