Sr. Data Product Manager

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

JOB MISSION:
New Balance is dedicated to operating a data lead organization and is building out an enterprise data product and platform organization to support business growth, data maturity and manage the complexity of our data ecosystem. The Senior Product Manager, Data Product will play a pivotal role in bringing data products to life and build the data product team structure and deploy data products to market. Data products at New Balance enable our analyst community, solve specific problems and enable data-driven decision-making within an organization. The Senior Data Product Manager must be able to work at the strategic level (e.g. generating innovative ideas for growth, establishing OKRs, leading through change management, advancing the data product model and new ways of working) and at the tactical level (e.g. analyzing data, solving problems, being a force multiplier and leader of their teams, operating agile). This position is based in our Boston location on a Hybrid work model (T,W,Th). Travel (20%) and collaboration across multiple time zones required.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Team Management: Manage a team of Data Product Owners; develop organizational plan, support development and ensure alignment with Digital Product and Data & Analytics leaders.

• Product Strategy:Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy for data products, aligning with business goals and market needs; manage data product lifecycle.

• Stakeholder Collaboration & Requirements Gathering:Work closely with analytics teams and other stakeholders to understand their requirements, gather feedback, and ensure data products meet their needs.

• Product Development:Lead the overall end-to-end product development lifecycle, from ideation to launch, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards.

• Data Integration:Oversee the integration of data sources and ensure seamless data flow and accessibility for analytics teams.

• Performance Monitoring:Monitor product performance, analyze key metrics, and implement improvements based on data-driven insights.

• Cross-functional Collaboration:Collaborate with engineering, agile project management, product operations, stakeholders, business owners and additional digital product management teams.

• Data Management: Ensure that data products adhere to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices, particularly in areas such as data privacy, security, and financial reporting standards.
  Roadmap Management:Define and manage the product roadmap, prioritizing features and enhancements based on stakeholder feedback and business objectives.

• Documentation:Maintain comprehensive product documentation, including specifications, user guides, and training materials.

• Change Management: Drive the change management process for data product technology transformations, ensuring smooth adoption of new data products and technologies by end-users and stakeholders.

REQUIRMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.

• Experience: Proven experience as a Product Manager, preferably in data products or analytics-focused roles. Minimum of 10 years product management experience with minimum 4+ years in a data product role in a global organization, team leadership required.

• Skills: Strong understanding of data analytics, data integration, and data visualization tools. Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with data management platforms, SQL, and other relevant technologies.

• Analytical Mindset: Ability to analyze complex data sets and derive actionable insights.

• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to drive cross-functional teams towards a common goal.

• Problem-solving: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically and creatively.

• Strong understanding of Agile principles and methodologies

• Outcome oriented: You focus on delivering outcomes compared to outputs by leveraging technology to positively impact key business performance metrics

Regular Associate Benefits

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks - opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs - that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You'll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword - it's part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Flexible Work Schedule

For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced "Work from Anywhere" (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran, or any other protected status.