The Head of Product is responsible for leading IMS's product strategy, vision, and innovation, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs. This role focuses on defining product direction, managing product lifecycle development, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver world-class telematics, mobility, and insurance technology solutions.
The Head of Product will oversee a team of Product Managers and Product Owners, ensuring a customer-focused approach to product development and innovation. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on product expertise to shape IMS's next-generation solutions and maintain a competitive edge in the market.
Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Vision
Define and communicate IMS's product vision, strategy, and long-term direction, ensuring alignment with business objectives
Work closely with engineering, design, and business teams to develop innovative solutions that meet market needs
Lead strategic product decisions based on customer insights, business impact, and market trends
Drive product innovation and maintain competitive positioning in the market
Set product prioritization frameworks and criteria to guide resource allocation decisions
Product Development & Requirements
Define comprehensive product requirements, specifications, and acceptance criteria
Establish product quality standards and ensure adherence across all development activities
Collaborate with engineering and design teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions
Own product backlog prioritization and feature definition based on strategic value and business impact
Define priority order for all product initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and customer needs
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Go-to-Market
Partner with sales, marketing, and customer success teams to ensure smooth product launches and market adoption
Define and manage go-to-market strategies, ensuring product positioning and messaging resonate with target audiences
Act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating requirements into actionable development plans
Support sales enablement and customer engagement activities
Customer & Market Insights
Engage directly with customers, industry leaders, and partners to gather insights and validate product decisions
Stay informed about competitive landscape, industry trends, and emerging technologies to drive innovation
Define customer personas, use cases, and user journeys, ensuring products address real customer pain points
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform product strategy
Leadership & Team Development
Lead and mentor the Product Team, fostering a culture of collaboration, ownership, and growth
Set clear goals and expectations, ensuring the team delivers against business and customer needs
Encourage continuous learning and innovation, keeping the team up to date with industry best practices
Develop product management capabilities and processes across the organization
Product Performance & Analytics
Establish KPIs and success metrics to measure product impact, adoption, and performance
Continuously evaluate and refine product strategies based on customer feedback, market performance, and business priorities
Analyse product usage data and customer feedback to drive product improvements
Monitor product lifecycle performance and make data-driven optimization decisions
Essential Qualifications & Experience
10+ years of experience in product management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Proven track record of defining and executing product strategies in SaaS, telematics, mobility, or insurance technology
Strong experience in managing cross-functional teams and delivering successful B2B/B2B2C software products
Expertise in product requirement definition, user story creation, and product specification development
Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, with experience using KPIs, customer insights, and market analysis to inform decisions
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to C-suite executives
Bonus Qualifications
Experience working in a global product organization with multiple product lines
Knowledge of AI, IoT, and connected vehicle technologies
Familiarity with product analytics tools (Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude, etc.)
Background in growth-focused product management, driving adoption and monetization strategies
Other Contextual Information
Hybrid role, requiring in-office presence for key meetings, product launches, and strategy sessions
Some travel may be required for customer visits, industry events, and executive presentations
* Must be available for board updates, roadmap reviews, and leadership planning sessions
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