VP of Product Management

WorkWave is seeking a VP of Product Management to lead our ERP applications.  As a leader in the product management organization you will be responsible for overseeing a team of product owners responsible for the overall product life cycle of WorkWave ERP applications including Finance and Payroll solutions.  We are seeking someone who can provide guidance within the team, help shape and streamline processes, work successfully across teams and also engage with customers on a regular basis. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead the strategic direction for WorkWave’s ERP solutions development and implementation of roadmap objectives
• Represent WorkWave in client interactions with customer advisory groups and at industry events
• Manage a team that oversees the end-to-end product lifecycle from concept through release for all relevant initiatives, coordinating with the individual product owners to understand the status and direction of all ongoing projects, balance efforts across the team, and escalate any issues as needed.
• Work to ensure that the management team has clear, prompt visibility into resource requirements and project status.
• Ensure product related customer commitments are tracked, understood and delivered, including managing necessary internal and external communication of status and changes.
• Strategically guide cross-functional go to market activities; working with marketing, sales, services, support, finance and training teams.
• Maintain strong working relationships with customers and prospects, work closely with sales to develop key executive relationships to build industry advocacy and legitimacy for product initiatives. 
• Participate in key sales efforts for strategic accounts/ opportunities as solution evangelist and assist with partner efforts as needed.
• Oversee P&L for your products and evaluate further investment and program expansions backed by business plans with ROI.
• Work with Product Marketing to conduct competitive analysis on current, planned, and potential future solutions: drive internal understanding of the competitive landscape. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• 10 years of product management experience with B2B software, preferably in ERP solutions including Finance and Payroll offerings
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading/managing a team.
• Preference to candidates with experience with internationalized software
• Comfortable speaking both in front of small groups of executives and large mixed audiences.
• Able to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.
• Experience analyzing customer needs and writing detailed requirements documents.
• Experience interfacing directly with customers and a sales organization.
• Experience in leading/coordinating multi-departmental initiatives.
• Self-starter with excellent organization and time management skills.
• Strong ability to manage multiple large complicated software products with competing priorities with a team of direct reports.
• Strong ability to lead by example and manage large complicated projects with individuals who are not direct reports.

A FEW WORDS FROM THE HIRING MANAGER:“Are you the right person to tackle this challenging role? There are many customer needs, competing priorities and an abundance of hurdles... but the technology is diverse and interesting.  You will find that WorkWave is an excellent company to grow with. I am looking for a leader who is a self-starter, someone who recognizes an opportunity or gaps and knows that it is their chance to make a difference.” 
Currently not accepting candidates located in CA or NY for this position.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT US:  • We are laid back but buttoned up. We offer a casual work environment and remote work flexibility and have a passion for developing creative, innovative best in class solutions that directly contribute to the success of our customers• We care deeply and deliver service and solutions that make a real difference in the lives of our clients and their businesses• We openly accept others as they are and build strong partnerships based on trust• Teamwork and collaboration is key to help our colleagues and customers solve their challenges• Our team is energetic, fun, naturally inquisitive and eager to make an impact, we invite you to join us! 
A GLOBAL COMPANY WITH A LOCAL PRESENCE: • We know that there are benefits of being in the office and working from home.  WorkWave promotes a healthy work/life balance and provides employees with the flexibility of collaborating in the office or the option to work virtually if desired.  • We have employees in over 30 states, 7 countries and many regional offices - each with their own set of perks and opportunities to give back to the local community.  • Whether you work remotely or take advantage of one of our offices, you’ll find a comm