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Chief Product Officer, Product Management & Engineering

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BlackRock

Dec 13

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Engineering
    Product
  • Berlin

Requirements

  • Proven CPO or executive level of Product and Engineering experience in an international, high-growth technology company, with a track record of driving successful product launches and achieving significant market share gains.
  • Strong technical acumen and a comprehensive knowledge of the database and analytics software landscape.
  • Unwavering excitement for AI and all the possibilities entailed in all facets of the product towards becoming a leading AI data solution.
  • Deep understanding of product development lifecycles and best practices in the analytics and database sector, with a focus on agile methodologies and user-centered design principles, leveraging latest AI support for software development.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and people management skills.
  • The ability to inspire, motivate, and build a high-performing product team is crucial.
  • A strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into clear, actionable plans and a roadmap for achieving them.
  • A passion for innovation and a relentless drive to push the boundaries of data and analytics solutions.
  • Is based in Germany, or willing to work in a remote/hybrid capacity.

Responsibilities

  • Shape the Future of Data & Analytics
  • Craft a Commanding Product Strategy: Develop a comprehensive product strategy that fuels the company’s growth.
  • Conduct in-depth market research, gain customer insights and competitor analysis to identify emerging trends and untapped opportunities.
  • Leveraging your expertise, translate these insights into a clear and actionable roadmap, prioritizing initiatives that deliver maximum customer value and propel the company’s market leadership.
  • Champion Customer-Centric Innovation: Become the champion of a customer-centric approach.
  • Prioritize user feedback throughout the development process to continuously optimize product experiences and ensure solutions addressing real-world customer challenges.
  • Collaborate closely with marketing and sales teams to understand customer needs and translate them into winning product features.
  • Deliver Flawless Products, On Time & On Budget: Lead the end-to-end product development process, fostering a culture of excellence and high-performance.
  • Oversee the creation of top-notch products that meet stringent quality standards and deliver exceptional value.
  • Ensure on-time and on-budget delivery, fostering effective collaboration across engineering, design, and all product development teams.
  • Build and Empower a High-Caliber Team: Assemble and lead a high-performing product management and engineering team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
  • Provide mentorship and growth opportunities, empowering your team to excel and deliver industry-leading solutions.
  • Establish Robust Quality Assurance: Implement robust quality assurance processes to ensure products consistently meet the highest industry standards and exceed customer expectations.

FAQs

What is the location of the Chief Product Officer position?

The position can be based in Germany or offered in a remote/hybrid capacity.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Chief Product Officer?

The Chief Product Officer will shape the product strategy, conduct market research, champion customer-centric innovation, lead product development, build and empower a high-caliber team, and establish robust quality assurance processes.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates should have proven executive experience in product management and engineering, strong technical acumen in the database and analytics software landscape, exceptional leadership skills, and a strategic mindset focused on innovation in data and analytics solutions.

Is experience in the AI sector important for this role?

Yes, a strong excitement for AI and its possibilities, as well as experience in implementing AI support for software development, are important for this role.

What is the expected team structure for the product management and engineering teams?

The Chief Product Officer will assemble and lead a high-performing product management and engineering team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

How does the company prioritize customer needs in product development?

The company emphasizes a customer-centric approach by prioritizing user feedback throughout the development process and collaborating closely with marketing and sales teams to align product features with customer needs.

What methodologies does the organization utilize for product development?

The organization focuses on agile methodologies and user-centered design principles to optimize the product development lifecycle.

How important is mentoring and growth opportunities for the product team?

Mentorship and providing growth opportunities are crucial to empower the product management and engineering teams to excel and deliver industry-leading solutions.

How often does the Chief Product Officer need to meet quality standards?

The Chief Product Officer is responsible for implementing robust quality assurance processes to ensure that products consistently meet the highest industry standards and exceed customer expectations.

How can candidates apply for this position?

Candidates can apply by contacting Peter Wharton at Antal International Geneva Executive Search via the provided email: pwharton@antal.com.

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BlackRock

Global investment manager. Technology provider. Helping more and more people experience financial well-being.

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1988
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

BlackRock is a global asset manager and technology provider. Our purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. We help millions of people invest to build savings that serve them throughout their lives. We make investing easier and more affordable. We advance sustainable investing because our conviction is it delivers better outcomes for investors. We contribute to a more resilient economy that benefits more people. Together with our clients, we’re contributing to a more equitable and resilient world – today and for generations to come. That’s why, we’re asking bigger questions – of ourselves, our industry, and the world at large. Questions that challenge convention and give rise to new thinking. Because the bigger questions we ask, the bigger actions we can take. Follow us for global insights shaping the economy, innovative thinking around the path to net zero and more information on culture and careers at BlackRock.

Benefits

  • Financial Well-being

    We help more and more people experience financial well-being – which applies as much to you as it does to our clients. At BlackRock, you’ll have access to our competitive retirement plan as well as financial coaching and educational resources to help you build a sound financial future.

  • Healthcare

    We provide a great selection of benefits and programs to help you manage health care costs, live a healthy lifestyle and find the right care, whenever you need it.

  • Physical well-being

    We know that physical well-being is an important component of maintaining your overall health – both now and in the future. Our comprehensive physical well-being benefits help you stay active, eat better and feel energized.

  • Life management

    We know managing life, work and everything in between can be difficult. So, whether you need a little R&R or time to tend to other matters, Flexible Time Off allows you to take time away from work, stress free, to focus on moments that are important to you.

  • Emotional well-being

    We understand emotional resilience is key to helping you thrive – in your life and at work. Whether you’re looking for ways to handle life’s many challenges, reduce your stress or boost your happiness by volunteering your time in service to others, our resources can help you navigate all kinds of situations.

  • Professional well-being

    Focus on your strengths and build the​ expertise you need to further your career. Our BlackRock Academies, structured training by​ program and employee networks, provide resources for​ meaningful networking, skill building and professional as​ well as personal growth.

  • Pay for Performance

    Our pay for performance approach means your total compensation reflects individual, business and company performance. For our full-time employees, total compensation includes a base salary plus an annual discretionary bonus.

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