General Manager, Product Platform (Finance)
About us
Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm. We help clients synchronize strategy and talent to drive superior performance. Korn Ferry works with organizations to design their structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people to bring their strategy to life. And we advise them on how to reward, develop, and motivate their people. Our 10,000 colleagues serve clients in more than 50 countries.
Korn Ferry Digital is a scaled product business unit within Korn Ferry that develops and sells our suite of talent products and HR technology, supporting clients across six solution areas:
- Organizational Strategy
- Assessment and Succession
- Talent Acquisition
- Leadership and Professional Development
- Sales and Service
- Total Rewards
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Job description
S&S - KF Sell - Within the sales & service solution, Korn Ferry Digital offers Korn Ferry Sell, a market leading CRM-embedded application that leverages sales methodology to support clients with real-time training and coaching with their sales opportunities. Much of Korn Ferry Digital growth is driven by continued adoption, renewal, and expansion of KF Sell along with complementary coaching & talent offerings to support the effectiveness of the clients' commercial teams.
A&S - KF Assess, KF Select - Within the assessment & succession solution, Korn Ferry Digital offers KF Assess and KF Select, cutting-edge tools designed to evaluate and identify talent across various levels within an organization. KF Assess provides comprehensive insights into employee capabilities and potential, aiding in leadership development and succession planning. KF Select streamlines the hiring process by offering data-driven candidate assessments to ensure the best fit for the role. The growth of KF Digital in this area is driven by the integration of these solutions with advanced analytics, enabling organizations to make informed talent decisions and foster leadership pipelines effectively.
L&PD- KF Learn, KF Alliance - Within the learning and professional development solution, Korn Ferry Digital offers KF Learn and KF Alliance, innovative platforms designed to transform employee skills and behaviors. KF Learn delivers a wide range of training courses and content packages, either individually or through subscriptions, tailored to meet the diverse needs of employees. KF Alliance provides L&D teams with unlimited access to Korn Ferry's proprietary content, enabling them to customize and deliver learning programs quickly and efficiently. The expansion of KF Digital in this space is fueled by the flexibility and scalability of these solutions, which empower organizations to create impactful and ongoing learning and development programs.
TR- KF Pay - Within the total rewards solution, Korn Ferry Digital offers Korn Ferry Pay, a powerful tool that transforms compensation data into actionable insights. Korn Ferry Pay helps organizations manage their rewards programs to ensure fairness, competitiveness, and alignment with company policies. The platform's data visualization capabilities make analysis easy and efficient, reducing time-consuming manual tasks and freeing up resources to focus on strategic initiatives. The growth of KF Digital in this area is driven by our ability to provide organizations with the tools they need to optimize their compensation strategies and achieve their business goals.
OS - Profile Manager, KF Listen - Within the organizational strategy solution, Korn Ferry Digital offers KF Listen and Profile Manager, sophisticated tools that align organizational objectives with talent management strategies. KF Listen captures employee feedback and engagement data, providing actionable insights to enhance organizational culture and performance. Profile Manager helps organizations create and manage success profiles, ensuring alignment between individual roles and strategic goals. The growth of KF Digital in this domain is driven by the seamless integration of these solutions, enabling organizations to foster a high-performance culture and achieve strategic objectives effectively.
TA - Executive Search, RPO, Interim, Professional Search - Korn Ferry offers multiple talent acquisition services from executive search to recruitment process outsourcing. We blend scientific research with industry expertise to recruit professionals across all levels and functions. Our solutions evaluate existing talent, identify future leaders, retain top performers, and develop strategies for competitive advantage. Whether facing mergers, acquisitions, consolidation, or new market expansion, we help organizations address key business needs and secure world-class talent to achieve their strategic objectives.
OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE YOUR CAREER - It's about exceeding your potential.
The General Manager of Product Management role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams including our consulting, engineering, product marketing, sales, and delivery teams to ensure alignment with the company's goals and objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Product Strategy Development:
- Define and articulate the product vision and strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify market trends, customer needs, and opportunities for innovation.
- Develop and maintain an external product roadmap that outlines the future direction and features of the product portfolio.
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Leadership and Team Management:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing product management team.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative and high trust team culture.
- Set clear goals and performance expectations for the team.
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Product Lifecycle Management:
- Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch and post-launch analysis.
- Ensure timely delivery of products through effective project management and coordination with engineering teams.
- Monitor and analyze product performance metrics and make data-driven decisions to optimize product features and performance.
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Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Collaborate with consulting, Korn Ferry Institute, engineering, design, marketing, sales, and delivery teams to ensure cohesive product development and launch strategies.
- Communicate product strategy, progress, and key decisions to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Gather feedback from customers, consultants, sales teams, and other stakeholders to continuously improve products.
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Financial and Business Acumen:
- Manage the product budget, including forecasting, allocation, and tracking of resources.
- Develop pricing strategies and business models to maximize profitability and market penetration.
- Evaluate and manage product risks and opportunities to ensure business objectives are met.
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Innovation and Continuous Improvement:
- Drive innovation by staying updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
- Continuously look to improve the processes and tools the product management teams engage with to increase product management efficiency and effectiveness.
- Encourage a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the product management team.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of experience in product management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of successfully managing and launching products in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in product management tools and methodologies.
- Strong financial and business acumen.
- Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies.
- Knowledge of the industry and market trends relevant to the company's products.
- Ability to influence and drive change across the organization.
- Strong customer focus and a passion for creating value through innovative products.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
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Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry
If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position.
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Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/ Veteran
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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