Manager, Product Management

Bain & CompanyGeneral Information Job Title Manager, Product Management Job ID 106132 Work Areas Technology & Engineering Employment Type Permanent Full-Time Location(s) London Description & Requirements COMPANY PROFILEBain & Company is one of the top management consulting firms in the world that helps the world’s most ambitious changemakers define the future.Across 65 cities in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperforming thecompetition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better,faster, and more enduring outcomes. We are over 1000 business professionals – serving functions in operations, HR, finance, legal, tech, marketing, research, anddata analytics – who support our offices globally. Our mantra of “shared innovation, seamless execution,” underpinned by a passion for results,teamwork, and creativity, helps Bain stay at the top of our game operationally. WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORKWe are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top-ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times.Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally. The Manager, Product Management is a member of the Next Generation Software Solutions (NGSS) team whose mission is to drive better and faster results for Bain consultants and clients through digital products that are embedded in Bain's consulting solutions. The NGSS team partners closely with Industry and Capability Practices to bring Bain's IP to life through the development and growth of tools, technologies, services, and support capabilities. In this role, the Manager collaborates closely with the Practice to understand how software fits into the consulting strategy and is responsible for delivering product outcomes that drive commercial objectives. The Manager, Product Management is responsible for the end-to-end discovery, development and delivery of all features/functionality for one larger or a few smaller products, and proactively takes ownership of product outcomes and drives cross-functional teams to delivery. The Manager may also be responsible for the day-to-day management, professional development, and coaching of their direct reports. Key responsibilities:Discovery and Delivery Execution Utilize continuous discovery and hypothesis-driven processes to assess customer and business needs and market trends, surface opportunities, define requirements, experiment to validate, and prioritize high-impact workLead cross-functional development teams (including vendors and third-party partners) as an agile product owner, guiding iterative development processes and maintaining a groomed, prioritized product backlogDrive successful product releases, adoption and retention through internal and external enablement activities Product Strategy, Planning and Operations Understand the broader Bain vision, relevant consulting solution(s) and software-enabled consulting strategy to contribute to the execution of product strategy in partnership with the PracticeDevelop and execute product roadmap and OKRs to achieve product objectives, including product positioning, budgeting, pricing, and go-to-market strategyAdhere to product governance and reporting processes, and support team formation activities by aligning roles, responsibilities, and ways of working Product Mindset and Customer Insights Proficient in product management and software development best practices to maximize value delivery, surface tradeoffs, manage risks and optimize processes; train and educate othersDeeply understand client workflows and use cases, and track and analyze key metrics, voice of the customer, and user feedback to provide insights to the business and development, informing product decisions Collaboration and Influence Proactively takes ownership and responsibility of product outcomes, driving cross-functional and cross-departmental teams across Bain, vendors and third-party partners, influencing and inspiring teams to deliverActively participate in department initiatives, contributing to departmental best practices and facilitating training to exchange ideas and solve problemsMay take on management responsibilities; participate in onboarding and new hire training Qualifications 8 – 10 years of experienceAssociate's/Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience In-depth understanding of Agile methodologiesAbility to facilitate workshops, brainstorming sessions, story mapping, and create consensus among cross-functional teamsAbility to drive outcomes using critical and strategic thinkingStrong written and oral communication skills Proactively drives innovative solutions, navigates ambiguity, and synthesizes information for efficient problem resolutionAbility to act as an emerging leader; that visibly contributes to team culture and morale, mentors and collaborates with team members to achieve goalsEffectively communicates across all levels, fostering collaboration and buy-in through clear, compelling interactions with stakeholdersDirect product-related experience as a product manager, product owner, product strategist, or business/data analyst.Direct experience (or certification) with agile methodologies, product owner experience recommendedExperience with B2B products Go back Apply Share this job: LinkedIn X Emailfull timeDirector

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General Information Job Title Manager, Product Management Job ID 106132 Work Areas Technology & Engineering Employment Type Permanent Full-Time Location(s) London Description & Requirements COMPANY PROFILEBain & Company is one of the top management consulting firms in the world that helps the world’s most ambitious changemakers define the future.Across 65 cities in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperforming thecompetition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better,faster, and more enduring outcomes. We are over 1000 business professionals – serving functions in operations, HR, finance, legal, tech, marketing, research, anddata analytics – who support our offices globally. Our mantra of “shared innovation, seamless execution,” underpinned by a passion for results,teamwork, and creativity, helps Bain stay at the top of our game operationally. WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORKWe are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top-ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times.Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally. The Manager, Product Management is a member of the Next Generation Software Solutions (NGSS) team whose mission is to drive better and faster results for Bain consultants and clients through digital products that are embedded in Bain's consulting solutions. The NGSS team partners closely with Industry and Capability Practices to bring Bain's IP to life through the development and growth of tools, technologies, services, and support capabilities. In this role, the Manager collaborates closely with the Practice to understand how software fits into the consulting strategy and is responsible for delivering product outcomes that drive commercial objectives. The Manager, Product Management is responsible for the end-to-end discovery, development and delivery of all features/functionality for one larger or a few smaller products, and proactively takes ownership of product outcomes and drives cross-functional teams to delivery. The Manager may also be responsible for the day-to-day management, professional development, and coaching of their direct reports. Key responsibilities:Discovery and Delivery Execution Utilize continuous discovery and hypothesis-driven processes to assess customer and business needs and market trends, surface opportunities, define requirements, experiment to validate, and prioritize high-impact workLead cross-functional development teams (including vendors and third-party partners) as an agile product owner, guiding iterative development processes and maintaining a groomed, prioritized product backlogDrive successful product releases, adoption and retention through internal and external enablement activities Product Strategy, Planning and Operations Understand the broader Bain vision, relevant consulting solution(s) and software-enabled consulting strategy to contribute to the execution of product strategy in partnership with the PracticeDevelop and execute product roadmap and OKRs to achieve product objectives, including product positioning, budgeting, pricing, and go-to-market strategyAdhere to product governance and reporting processes, and support team formation activities by aligning roles, responsibilities, and ways of working Product Mindset and Customer Insights Proficient in product management and software development best practices to maximize value delivery, surface tradeoffs, manage risks and optimize processes; train and educate othersDeeply understand client workflows and use cases, and track and analyze key metrics, voice of the customer, and user feedback to provide insights to the business and development, informing product decisions Collaboration and Influence Proactively takes ownership and responsibility of product outcomes, driving cross-functional and cross-departmental teams across Bain, vendors and third-party partners, influencing and inspiring teams to deliverActively participate in department initiatives, contributing to departmental best practices and facilitating training to exchange ideas and solve problemsMay take on management responsibilities; participate in onboarding and new hire training Qualifications 8 – 10 years of experienceAssociate's/Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience In-depth understanding of Agile methodologiesAbility to facilitate workshops, brainstorming sessions, story mapping, and create consensus among cross-functional teamsAbility to drive outcomes using critical and strategic thinkingStrong written and oral communication skills Proactively drives innovative solutions, navigates ambiguity, and synthesizes information for efficient problem resolutionAbility to act as an emerging leader; that visibly contributes to team culture and morale, mentors and collaborates with team members to achieve goalsEffectively communicates across all levels, fostering collaboration and buy-in through clear, compelling interactions with stakeholdersDirect product-related experience as a product manager, product owner, product strategist, or business/data analyst.Direct experience (or certification) with agile methodologies, product owner experience recommendedExperience with B2B products Go backGeneral Information Job Title Manager, Product Management Job ID 106132 Work Areas Technology & Engineering Employment Type Permanent Full-Time Location(s) London Description & Requirements COMPANY PROFILEBain & Company is one of the top management consulting firms in the world that helps the world’s most ambitious changemakers define the future.Across 65 cities in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperforming thecompetition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better,faster, and more enduring outcomes. We are over 1000 business professionals – serving functions in operations, HR, finance, legal, tech, marketing, research, anddata analytics – who support our offices globally. Our mantra of “shared innovation, seamless execution,” underpinned by a passion for results,teamwork, and creativity, helps Bain stay at the top of our game operationally. WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORKWe are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top-ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times.Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally. The Manager, Product Management is a member of the Next Generation Software Solutions (NGSS) team whose mission is to drive better and faster results for Bain consultants and clients through digital products that are embedded in Bain's consulting solutions. The NGSS team partners closely with Industry and Capability Practices to bring Bain's IP to life through the development and growth of tools, technologies, services, and support capabilities. In this role, the Manager collaborates closely with the Practice to understand how software fits into the consulting strategy and is responsible for delivering product outcomes that drive commercial objectives. The Manager, Product Management is responsible for the end-to-end discovery, development and delivery of all features/functionality for one larger or a few smaller products, and proactively takes ownership of product outcomes and drives cross-functional teams to delivery. The Manager may also be responsible for the day-to-day management, professional development, and coaching of their direct reports. Key responsibilities:Discovery and Delivery Execution Utilize continuous discovery and hypothesis-driven processes to assess customer and business needs and market trends, surface opportunities, define requirements, experiment to validate, and prioritize high-impact workLead cross-functional development teams (including vendors and third-party partners) as an agile product owner, guiding iterative development processes and maintaining a groomed, prioritized product backlogDrive successful product releases, adoption and retention through internal and external enablement activities Product Strategy, Planning and Operations Understand the broader Bain vision, relevant consulting solution(s) and software-enabled consulting strategy to contribute to the execution of product strategy in partnership with the PracticeDevelop and execute product roadmap and OKRs to achieve product objectives, including product positioning, budgeting, pricing, and go-to-market strategyAdhere to product governance and reporting processes, and support team formation activities by aligning roles, responsibilities, and ways of working Product Mindset and Customer Insights Proficient in product management and software development best practices to maximize value delivery, surface tradeoffs, manage risks and optimize processes; train and educate othersDeeply understand client workflows and use cases, and track and analyze key metrics, voice of the customer, and user feedback to provide insights to the business and development, informing product decisions Collaboration and Influence Proactively takes ownership and responsibility of product outcomes, driving cross-functional and cross-departmental teams across Bain, vendors and third-party partners, influencing and inspiring teams to deliverActively participate in department initiatives, contributing to departmental best practices and facilitating training to exchange ideas and solve problemsMay take on management responsibilities; participate in onboarding and new hire training Qualifications 8 – 10 years of experienceAssociate's/Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience In-depth understanding of Agile methodologiesAbility to facilitate workshops, brainstorming sessions, story mapping, and create consensus among cross-functional teamsAbility to drive outcomes using critical and strategic thinkingStrong written and oral communication skills Proactively drives innovative solutions, navigates ambiguity, and synthesizes information for efficient problem resolutionAbility to act as an emerging leader; that visibly contributes to team culture and morale, mentors and collaborates with team members to achieve goalsEffectively communicates across all levels, fostering collaboration and buy-in through clear, compelling interactions with stakeholdersDirect product-related experience as a product manager, product owner, product strategist, or business/data analyst.Direct experience (or certification) with agile methodologies, product owner experience recommendedExperience with B2B productsGeneral InformationGeneral Information

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Job Title Manager, Product Management Job ID 106132 Work Areas Technology & Engineering Employment Type Permanent Full-Time Location(s) LondonJob Title Manager, Product Management Job ID 106132 Work Areas Technology & Engineering Employment Type Permanent Full-Time Location(s) LondonJob Title Manager, Product ManagementJob TitleManager, Product ManagementJob ID 106132Job ID106132Work Areas Technology & EngineeringWork AreasTechnology & EngineeringEmployment Type Permanent Full-TimeEmployment TypePermanent Full-TimeLocation(s) LondonLocation(s)LondonDescription & RequirementsDescription & Requirements

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COMPANY PROFILEBain & Company is one of the top management consulting firms in the world that helps the world’s most ambitious changemakers define the future.Across 65 cities in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperforming thecompetition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better,faster, and more enduring outcomes. We are over 1000 business professionals – serving functions in operations, HR, finance, legal, tech, marketing, research, anddata analytics – who support our offices globally. Our mantra of “shared innovation, seamless execution,” underpinned by a passion for results,teamwork, and creativity, helps Bain stay at the top of our game operationally. WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORKWe are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top-ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times.Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally. The Manager, Product Management is a member of the Next Generation Software Solutions (NGSS) team whose mission is to drive better and faster results for Bain consultants and clients through digital products that are embedded in Bain's consulting solutions. The NGSS team partners closely with Industry and Capability Practices to bring Bain's IP to life through the development and growth of tools, technologies, services, and support capabilities. In this role, the Manager collaborates closely with the Practice to understand how software fits into the consulting strategy and is responsible for delivering product outcomes that drive commercial objectives. The Manager, Product Management is responsible for the end-to-end discovery, development and delivery of all features/functionality for one larger or a few smaller products, and proactively takes ownership of product outcomes and drives cross-functional teams to delivery. The Manager may also be responsible for the day-to-day management, professional development, and coaching of their direct reports. Key responsibilities:Discovery and Delivery Execution Utilize continuous discovery and hypothesis-driven processes to assess customer and business needs and market trends, surface opportunities, define requirements, experiment to validate, and prioritize high-impact workLead cross-functional development teams (including vendors and third-party partners) as an agile product owner, guiding iterative development processes and maintaining a groomed, prioritized product backlogDrive successful product releases, adoption and retention through internal and external enablement activities Product Strategy, Planning and Operations Understand the broader Bain vision, relevant consulting solution(s) and software-enabled consulting strategy to contribute to the execution of product strategy in partnership with the PracticeDevelop and execute product roadmap and OKRs to achieve product objectives, including product positioning, budgeting, pricing, and go-to-market strategyAdhere to product governance and reporting processes, and support team formation activities by aligning roles, responsibilities, and ways of working Product Mindset and Customer Insights Proficient in product management and software development best practices to maximize value delivery, surface tradeoffs, manage risks and optimize processes; train and educate othersDeeply understand client workflows and use cases, and track and analyze key metrics, voice of the customer, and user feedback to provide insights to the business and development, informing product decisions Collaboration and Influence Proactively takes ownership and responsibility of product outcomes, driving cross-functional and cross-departmental teams across Bain, vendors and third-party partners, influencing and inspiring teams to deliverActively participate in department initiatives, contributing to departmental best practices and facilitating training to exchange ideas and solve problemsMay take on management responsibilities; participate in onboarding and new hire training Qualifications 8 – 10 years of experienceAssociate's/Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience In-depth understanding of Agile methodologiesAbility to facilitate workshops, brainstorming sessions, story mapping, and create consensus among cross-functional teamsAbility to drive outcomes using critical and strategic thinkingStrong written and oral communication skills Proactively drives innovative solutions, navigates ambiguity, and synthesizes information for efficient problem resolutionAbility to act as an emerging leader; that visibly contributes to team culture and morale, mentors and collaborates with team members to achieve goalsEffectively communicates across all levels, fostering collaboration and buy-in through clear, compelling interactions with stakeholdersDirect product-related experience as a product manager, product owner, product strategist, or business/data analyst.Direct experience (or certification) with agile methodologies, product owner experience recommendedExperience with B2B productsCOMPANY PROFILEBain & Company is one of the top management consulting firms in the world that helps the world’s most ambitious changemakers define the future.Across 65 cities in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperforming thecompetition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better,faster, and more enduring outcomes. We are over 1000 business professionals – serving functions in operations, HR, finance, legal, tech, marketing, research, anddata analytics – who support our offices globally. Our mantra of “shared innovation, seamless execution,” underpinned by a passion for results,teamwork, and creativity, helps Bain stay at the top of our game operationally. WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORKWe are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top-ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times.Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally. The Manager, Product Management is a member of the Next Generation Software Solutions (NGSS) team whose mission is to drive better and faster results for Bain consultants and clients through digital products that are embedded in Bain's consulting solutions. The NGSS team partners closely with Industry and Capability Practices to bring Bain's IP to life through the development and growth of tools, technologies, services, and support capabilities. In this role, the Manager collaborates closely with the Practice to understand how software fits into the consulting strategy and is responsible for delivering product outcomes that drive commercial objectives. The Manager, Product Management is responsible for the end-to-end discovery, development and delivery of all features/functionality for one larger or a few smaller products, and proactively takes ownership of product outcomes and drives cross-functional teams to delivery. The Manager may also be responsible for the day-to-day management, professional development, and coaching of their direct reports. Key responsibilities:Discovery and Delivery Execution Utilize continuous discovery and hypothesis-driven processes to assess customer and business needs and market trends, surface opportunities, define requirements, experiment to validate, and prioritize high-impact workLead cross-functional development teams (including vendors and third-party partners) as an agile product owner, guiding iterative development processes and maintaining a groomed, prioritized product backlogDrive successful product releases, adoption and retention through internal and external enablement activities Product Strategy, Planning and Operations Understand the broader Bain vision, relevant consulting solution(s) and software-enabled consulting strategy to contribute to the execution of product strategy in partnership with the PracticeDevelop and execute product roadmap and OKRs to achieve product objectives, including product positioning, budgeting, pricing, and go-to-market strategyAdhere to product governance and reporting processes, and support team formation activities by aligning roles, responsibilities, and ways of working Product Mindset and Customer Insights Proficient in product management and software development best practices to maximize value delivery, surface tradeoffs, manage risks and optimize processes; train and educate othersDeeply understand client workflows and use cases, and track and analyze key metrics, voice of the customer, and user feedback to provide insights to the business and development, informing product decisions Collaboration and Influence Proactively takes ownership and responsibility of product outcomes, driving cross-functional and cross-departmental teams across Bain, vendors and third-party partners, influencing and inspiring teams to deliverActively participate in department initiatives, contributing to departmental best practices and facilitating training to exchange ideas and solve problemsMay take on management responsibilities; participate in onboarding and new hire training Qualifications 8 – 10 years of experienceAssociate's/Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience In-depth understanding of Agile methodologiesAbility to facilitate workshops, brainstorming sessions, story mapping, and create consensus among cross-functional teamsAbility to drive outcomes using critical and strategic thinkingStrong written and oral communication skills Proactively drives innovative solutions, navigates ambiguity, and synthesizes information for efficient problem resolutionAbility to act as an emerging leader; that visibly contributes to team culture and morale, mentors and collaborates with team members to achieve goalsEffectively communicates across all levels, fostering collaboration and buy-in through clear, compelling interactions with stakeholdersDirect product-related experience as a product manager, product owner, product strategist, or business/data analyst.Direct experience (or certification) with agile methodologies, product owner experience recommendedExperience with B2B productsCOMPANY PROFILEBain & Company is one of the top management consulting firms in the world that helps the world’s most ambitious changemakers define the future.Across 65 cities in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperforming thecompetition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better,faster, and more enduring outcomes. We are over 1000 business professionals – serving functions in operations, HR, finance, legal, tech, marketing, research, anddata analytics – who support our offices globally. Our mantra of “shared innovation, seamless execution,” underpinned by a passion for results,teamwork, and creativity, helps Bain stay at the top of our game operationally. WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORKWe are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top-ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times.Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally. The Manager, Product Management is a member of the Next Generation Software Solutions (NGSS) team whose mission is to drive better and faster results for Bain consultants and clients through digital products that are embedded in Bain's consulting solutions. The NGSS team partners closely with Industry and Capability Practices to bring Bain's IP to life through the development and growth of tools, technologies, services, and support capabilities. In this role, the Manager collaborates closely with the Practice to understand how software fits into the consulting strategy and is responsible for delivering product outcomes that drive commercial objectives. The Manager, Product Management is responsible for the end-to-end discovery, development and delivery of all features/functionality for one larger or a few smaller products, and proactively takes ownership of product outcomes and drives cross-functional teams to delivery. The Manager may also be responsible for the day-to-day management, professional development, and coaching of their direct reports. Key responsibilities:Discovery and Delivery Execution Utilize continuous discovery and hypothesis-driven processes to assess customer and business needs and market trends, surface opportunities, define requirements, experiment to validate, and prioritize high-impact workLead cross-functional development teams (including vendors and third-party partners) as an agile product owner, guiding iterative development processes and maintaining a groomed, prioritized product backlogDrive successful product releases, adoption and retention through internal and external enablement activities Product Strategy, Planning and Operations Understand the broader Bain vision, relevant consulting solution(s) and software-enabled consulting strategy to contribute to the execution of product strategy in partnership with the PracticeDevelop and execute product roadmap and OKRs to achieve product objectives, including product positioning, budgeting, pricing, and go-to-market strategyAdhere to product governance and reporting processes, and support team formation activities by aligning roles, responsibilities, and ways of working Product Mindset and Customer Insights Proficient in product management and software development best practices to maximize value delivery, surface tradeoffs, manage risks and optimize processes; train and educate othersDeeply understand client workflows and use cases, and track and analyze key metrics, voice of the customer, and user feedback to provide insights to the business and development, informing product decisions Collaboration and Influence Proactively takes ownership and responsibility of product outcomes, driving cross-functional and cross-departmental teams across Bain, vendors and third-party partners, influencing and inspiring teams to deliverActively participate in department initiatives, contributing to departmental best practices and facilitating training to exchange ideas and solve problemsMay take on management responsibilities; participate in onboarding and new hire training Qualifications 8 – 10 years of experienceAssociate's/Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience In-depth understanding of Agile methodologiesAbility to facilitate workshops, brainstorming sessions, story mapping, and create consensus among cross-functional teamsAbility to drive outcomes using critical and strategic thinkingStrong written and oral communication skills Proactively drives innovative solutions, navigates ambiguity, and synthesizes information for efficient problem resolutionAbility to act as an emerging leader; that visibly contributes to team culture and morale, mentors and collaborates with team members to achieve goalsEffectively communicates across all levels, fostering collaboration and buy-in through clear, compelling interactions with stakeholdersDirect product-related experience as a product manager, product owner, product strategist, or business/data analyst.Direct experience (or certification) with agile methodologies, product owner experience recommendedExperience with B2B productsCOMPANY PROFILEBain & Company is one of the top management consulting firms in the world that helps the world’s most ambitious changemakers define the future.Across 65 cities in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperforming thecompetition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better,faster, and more enduring outcomes. We are over 1000 business professionals – serving functions in operations, HR, finance, legal, tech, marketing, research, anddata analytics – who support our offices globally. Our mantra of “shared innovation, seamless execution,” underpinned by a passion for results,teamwork, and creativity, helps Bain stay at the top of our game operationally. WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORKWe are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top-ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times.Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally. The Manager, Product Management is a member of the Next Generation Software Solutions (NGSS) team whose mission is to drive better and faster results for Bain consultants and clients through digital products that are embedded in Bain's consulting solutions. The NGSS team partners closely with Industry and Capability Practices to bring Bain's IP to life through the development and growth of tools, technologies, services, and support capabilities. In this role, the Manager collaborates closely with the Practice to understand how software fits into the consulting strategy and is responsible for delivering product outcomes that drive commercial objectives. The Manager, Product Management is responsible for the end-to-end discovery, development and delivery of all features/functionality for one larger or a few smaller products, and proactively takes ownership of product outcomes and drives cross-functional teams to delivery. The Manager may also be responsible for the day-to-day management, professional development, and coaching of their direct reports. Key responsibilities:Discovery and Delivery Execution Utilize continuous discovery and hypothesis-driven processes to assess customer and business needs and market trends, surface opportunities, define requirements, experiment to validate, and prioritize high-impact workLead cross-functional development teams (including vendors and third-party partners) as an agile product owner, guiding iterative development processes and maintaining a groomed, prioritized product backlogDrive successful product releases, adoption and retention through internal and external enablement activities Product Strategy, Planning and Operations Understand the broader Bain vision, relevant consulting solution(s) and software-enabled consulting strategy to contribute to the execution of product strategy in partnership with the PracticeDevelop and execute product roadmap and OKRs to achieve product objectives, including product positioning, budgeting, pricing, and go-to-market strategyAdhere to product governance and reporting processes, and support team formation activities by aligning roles, responsibilities, and ways of working Product Mindset and Customer Insights Proficient in product management and software development best practices to maximize value delivery, surface tradeoffs, manage risks and optimize processes; train and educate othersDeeply understand client workflows and use cases, and track and analyze key metrics, voice of the customer, and user feedback to provide insights to the business and development, informing product decisions Collaboration and Influence Proactively takes ownership and responsibility of product outcomes, driving cross-functional and cross-departmental teams across Bain, vendors and third-party partners, influencing and inspiring teams to deliverActively participate in department initiatives, contributing to departmental best practices and facilitating training to exchange ideas and solve problemsMay take on management responsibilities; participate in onboarding and new hire training Qualifications 8 – 10 years of experienceAssociate's/Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience In-depth understanding of Agile methodologiesAbility to facilitate workshops, brainstorming sessions, story mapping, and create consensus among cross-functional teamsAbility to drive outcomes using critical and strategic thinkingStrong written and oral communication skills Proactively drives innovative solutions, navigates ambiguity, and synthesizes information for efficient problem resolutionAbility to act as an emerging leader; that visibly contributes to team culture and morale, mentors and collaborates with team members to achieve goalsEffectively communicates across all levels, fostering collaboration and buy-in through clear, compelling interactions with stakeholdersDirect product-related experience as a product manager, product owner, product strategist, or business/data analyst.Direct experience (or certification) with agile methodologies, product owner experience recommendedExperience with B2B products

COMPANY PROFILE

Bain & Company is one of the top management consulting firms in the world that helps the world’s most ambitious changemakers define the future.

Across 65 cities in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperforming the

competition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better,

faster, and more enduring outcomes.

We are over 1000 business professionals – serving functions in operations, HR, finance, legal, tech, marketing, research, and

data analytics – who support our offices globally. Our mantra of “shared innovation, seamless execution,” underpinned by a passion for results,

teamwork, and creativity, helps Bain stay at the top of our game operationally.

WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top-ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times.

Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.

The Manager, Product Management is a member of the Next Generation Software Solutions (NGSS) team whose mission is to drive better and faster results for Bain consultants and clients through digital products that are embedded in Bain's consulting solutions. The NGSS team partners closely with Industry and Capability Practices to bring Bain's IP to life through the development and growth of tools, technologies, services, and support capabilities. In this role, the Manager collaborates closely with the Practice to understand how software fits into the consulting strategy and is responsible for delivering product outcomes that drive commercial objectives. The Manager, Product Management is responsible for the end-to-end discovery, development and delivery of all features/functionality for one larger or a few smaller products, and proactively takes ownership of product outcomes and drives cross-functional teams to delivery. The Manager may also be responsible for the day-to-day management, professional development, and coaching of their direct reports.

Key responsibilities:

Discovery and Delivery Execution Utilize continuous discovery and hypothesis-driven processes to assess customer and business needs and market trends, surface opportunities, define requirements, experiment to validate, and prioritize high-impact workLead cross-functional development teams (including vendors and third-party partners) as an agile product owner, guiding iterative development processes and maintaining a groomed, prioritized product backlogDrive successful product releases, adoption and retention through internal and external enablement activities

Discovery and Delivery Execution

Utilize continuous discovery and hypothesis-driven processes to assess customer and business needs and market trends, surface opportunities, define requirements, experiment to validate, and prioritize high-impact work

Utilize continuous discovery and hypothesis-driven processes to assess customer and business needs and market trends, surface opportunities, define requirements, experiment to validate, and prioritize high-impact work

Lead cross-functional development teams (including vendors and third-party partners) as an agile product owner, guiding iterative development processes and maintaining a groomed, prioritized product backlog

Lead cross-functional development teams (including vendors and third-party partners) as an agile product owner, guiding iterative development processes and maintaining a groomed, prioritized product backlog

Drive successful product releases, adoption and retention through internal and external enablement activities

Drive successful product releases, adoption and retention through internal and external enablement activities

Product Strategy, Planning and Operations Understand the broader Bain vision, relevant consulting solution(s) and software-enabled consulting strategy to contribute to the execution of product strategy in partnership with the PracticeDevelop and execute product roadmap and OKRs to achieve product objectives, including product positioning, budgeting, pricing, and go-to-market strategyAdhere to product governance and reporting processes, and support team formation activities by aligning roles, responsibilities, and ways of working

Product Strategy, Planning and Operations

Understand the broader Bain vision, relevant consulting solution(s) and software-enabled consulting strategy to contribute to the execution of product strategy in partnership with the Practice

Understand the broader Bain vision, relevant consulting solution(s) and software-enabled consulting strategy to contribute to the execution of product strategy in partnership with the Practice

Develop and execute product roadmap and OKRs to achieve product objectives, including product positioning, budgeting, pricing, and go-to-market strategy

Develop and execute product roadmap and OKRs to achieve product objectives, including product positioning, budgeting, pricing, and go-to-market strategy

Adhere to product governance and reporting processes, and support team formation activities by aligning roles, responsibilities, and ways of working

Adhere to product governance and reporting processes, and support team formation activities by aligning roles, responsibilities, and ways of working

Product Mindset and Customer Insights

Proficient in product management and software development best practices to maximize value delivery, surface tradeoffs, manage risks and optimize processes; train and educate others

Proficient in product management and software development best practices to maximize value delivery, surface tradeoffs, manage risks and optimize processes; train and educate others

Deeply understand client workflows and use cases, and track and analyze key metrics, voice of the customer, and user feedback to provide insights to the business and development, informing product decisions

Deeply understand client workflows and use cases, and track and analyze key metrics, voice of the customer, and user feedback to provide insights to the business and development, informing product decisions

Collaboration and Influence

Collaboration and Influence

Proactively takes ownership and responsibility of product outcomes, driving cross-functional and cross-departmental teams across Bain, vendors and third-party partners, influencing and inspiring teams to deliver

Proactively takes ownership and responsibility of product outcomes, driving cross-functional and cross-departmental teams across Bain, vendors and third-party partners, influencing and inspiring teams to deliver

Actively participate in department initiatives, contributing to departmental best practices and facilitating training to exchange ideas and solve problems

Actively participate in department initiatives, contributing to departmental best practices and facilitating training to exchange ideas and solve problems

May take on management responsibilities; participate in onboarding and new hire training

May take on management responsibilities; participate in onboarding and new hire training

Qualifications

8 – 10 years of experience

8 – 10 years of experience

Associate's/Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Associate's/Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

In-depth understanding of Agile methodologies

In-depth understanding of Agile methodologies

Ability to facilitate workshops, brainstorming sessions, story mapping, and create consensus among cross-functional teams

Ability to facilitate workshops, brainstorming sessions, story mapping, and create consensus among cross-functional teams

Ability to drive outcomes using critical and strategic thinking

Ability to drive outcomes using critical and strategic thinking

Strong written and oral communication skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Proactively drives innovative solutions, navigates ambiguity, and synthesizes information for efficient problem resolution

Proactively drives innovative solutions, navigates ambiguity, and synthesizes information for efficient problem resolution

Ability to act as an emerging leader; that visibly contributes to team culture and morale, mentors and collaborates with team members to achieve goals

Ability to act as an emerging leader; that visibly contributes to team culture and morale, mentors and collaborates with team members to achieve goals

Effectively communicates across all levels, fostering collaboration and buy-in through clear, compelling interactions with stakeholders

Effectively communicates across all levels, fostering collaboration and buy-in through clear, compelling interactions with stakeholders

Direct product-related experience as a product manager, product owner, product strategist, or business/data analyst.

Direct product-related experience as a product manager, product owner, product strategist, or business/data analyst.

Direct experience (or certification) with agile methodologies, product owner experience recommended

Direct experience (or certification) with agile methodologies, product owner experience recommended

Experience with B2B products

Experience with B2B products

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