DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT MANAGEMENT SUPPLY CHAIN SOFTWARE

My client is a division of a Fortune 200 Company.  We are seeking a DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT MANAGEMENT SUPPLY CHAIN SOFTWARE, who can position the clients software offerings, and product roadmap.Base comp for this position will be in the 145-165K range, plus bonus.There is a relocation package for the right candidate HERE IS MY TAKE ON THE POSITION:You will be calling all the shots as it relates to  Product Management.The candidate MUST have extensive experience in the Supply Chain domain software industry.You will be working for a well funded "start up division" of a Fortune 200 Company.  Therefore we are looking for someone with a "start up" attitude, who is highly collaborative, can work in a "fast cycle," and within a "less structured" environment.Your first order of business will be to complete a 2-3 year product roadmap.  Second will be to gain an understanding of the competitive landscape and make "buy/build" decisions based on your knowledge and understanding of the core business. Qualified candidates respond with WORD.DOC RESUMES ONLY to: dhf@vermilliongroup.com  or call David Fink at 800-203-0705 x 104 Here is the "official" description:The individual filling this position will be a key player in bringing a new concept to market. Working collaboration with engineering, sales and customers this individual will be responsible for the development and execution of the clients managed service solution product roadmap. This group is a business unit of a Fortune 200 Company. Responsibilities• Developing a clear vision and product strategy for the company’s software products, including product goals, features/functions, positioning, and financial objectives• Working together with business development and sales to identify new product opportunities and quantify the strategic and financial benefits of pursuing selected markets• Crafting and communicating an ongoing, long-term product roadmap aligned with corporate objectives, business development activities, and technology trends• Transforming market needs into well-defined, prioritized product requirements and serving as the main customer advocate driving the development life cycle• Working with third-party technology providers and software application providers and identifying the points of integration.• Determining market opportunity, target buyer, revenue forecast, competitive differentiators, key messages, pricing, and distribution for each new product• Identifying and establishing relationships with appropriate third-party technology providers that complete the product solution• Collaborating with engineering to make feature tradeoffs based on customer requirements, market windows, and development resources• Serving as the liaison between the customer, business development, sales, engineering, and third-party providers• Developing launch plans to address marketing communications, promotions, demos, internal training, interface with strategic partners and distributors, and positioning for new products and major releases; ensuring a timely and quality product launch by coordinating efforts with engineering, marketing communications, sales, customer service, and partners• Capturing, evaluating, and disseminating competitive market information• Coordinating product upgrades and modifications after release• Capturing, evaluating, and disseminating competitive market information• Participating with marketing communications in outbound marketing of the products, including trade press, analysts, advertising, trade shows, customer presentations, and collateral• Representing the company at trade shows, conferences, and standards meetings Experience and Skills:• Degree in computer science, plus six years technology marketing or related experience; MS and/or MBA desired• Proven success defining, managing, and launching software products• Strong understanding of enterprise software and internet solution marketplace, including customer needs, competition, industry trends, and internet technology • Knowledge of the Supply Chain and Supply Chain related Applications• Knowledge of EDI, RosettaNet, XML, Java, HTML, other XML integration standards, B2Bi / EAI and other web based application tools and technologies. • Experience working with SAP modules• Familiarity with object-oriented, component-based software• Familiarity with web-based applications, hosted applications, and internet business models• Comprehensive knowledge of full life-cycle for software development• Project management experience• Track record of success in a dynamic, rapid-growth, highly technical environment• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills necessary to work effectively with team members, executive management, customers, and partners• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team and to lead team efforts in a matrix management organization• Strong analytical and problem solving skillsQualified candidates respond with WORD.DOC RESUMES ONLY to: dhf@vermilliongroup.com  or call David Fink at 800-203-0705 x 104 David Fink, CSAM is recognized as one of the top Information Technology recruitment specialists in the country. Working for one of the top IT specialty recruitment firms, he is extremely well connected within the industry. Here is some insight into his recruitment philosophy: 'My approach to recruiting is to try to see through the eyes of my candidates and clients. I am very aware of quality of life issues and also very sensitive to the quality work environments. As a concerned specialist, it is important to find and present opportunities to individuals that really fit their continuing professional development needs. I make it a point to get to know people; consequently, I am able to recognize a good fit when I see it. Maintaining strict confidentially (please visit our website to review), I present to my candidates only those positions that are in line with their professional objectives.’  Our goal is to surface the top 5% of Information Technology candidates in the country.Qualified candidates respond with WORD.DOC RESUMES ONLY to: dhf@vermilliongroup.com  or call David Fink at 800-203-0705 x 104At Vermillion Group our team has an outstanding grasp of the Information Technology community because we 'live in that community' every day. When you become open to new challenges, we will know the organizations that have a need for your specific expertise and talents, enabling us to match you with a position that satisfies your professional, cultural and financial goals.We cannot acknowledge receipt of each resume. If a strong match is found between your qualifications and the requirements of the position, we will contact you to further discuss the opportunity. In the event that you are not contacted within a 1 to 2 week period of time, it is likely that we are pursuing other applicants whose qualifications match more closely. However, your resume will be maintained in our database should your skills and qualifications present a strong match to future positions. MRINetwork is the largest and most successful search organization in the world. Each MRINetwork office is a single point of contact to over 1,100 offices in more than 37 countries, our candidates have access to the right jobs virtually anywhere in the world. LOCATION: US-CA-Silicon Valley/San Jose JOB CATEGORY: Marketing/Product TYPE: Full Time, Employee SALARY: 145,000.00 - 165,000.00 USD /yearBonus JOB REFCODE: DHFDIRSCS COMPANY: Vermillion Group CONTACT NAME: David Fink PHONE: 800-203-0705 x 104 EMAIL: Apply by Email