A Group Product Manager (GPM) is a senior-level position in product management responsible for overseeing multiple product managers and their respective product lines within a company. They play a strategic role in guiding the development, vision, and roadmap of several products or a suite of products, ensuring alignment with business goals. Key responsibilities typically include:
- Leadership & Team Management:
- Managing and mentoring a team of product managers.
- Setting priorities, providing guidance, and ensuring they have the resources to succeed.
- Strategic Vision & Roadmapping:
- Developing a long-term product strategy for multiple products or product areas.
- Ensuring that each product aligns with the company’s overall vision and market demands.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Collaborating with engineering, marketing, sales, and other departments to ensure smooth product development and launches.
- Acting as the key communicator between executive leadership and the product teams.
- Market Research & Competitive Analysis:
- Overseeing market trends, competitive landscape analysis, and customer feedback to guide product development and improvements.
- P&L Responsibility:
- Managing the budget, revenue forecasts, and profitability of the product portfolio.
- Ensuring the product line contributes positively to the company’s financial objectives.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Engaging with internal stakeholders, customers, and partners to ensure product goals meet both market needs and business objectives.
- Product Development Oversight:
- Driving innovation and ensuring that all products are developed with quality and customer needs in mind.
This role typically requires significant experience in product management and leadership, as well as the ability to think strategically while managing complex projects and teams.
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Job Category: Manager
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: London
