Head Of Product
Current• Lead and assume responsibility for the strategic direction, enhancement and financial performance of D3O’s new product development pipeline• Define a clear and ambitious R&D and Stage Gate projects 2-year road map, to support the realization of the Sales Plan objectives • Synchronise and balance short term development sprints with long term innovation programs against the company’s revenue generation requirements• Work closely with Key Accounts Category Managers to align D3O innovation programs with their road maps• Develop comprehensive screening and analytical tools to filter and sequence project ideas in order to safeguard the company ROI• Manage and allocate the Technology team resources by setting clear priorities and adjusting the pipeline size and project portfolio mix • Develop the company’s competitors, suppliers and regulatory intelligence tools to feed ideation and ensure relevancy• Support the Sales team in converting new customer targets with Technology resources: pitching, concepting, sampling, testing• Collaborate with the Sales and Marketing teams to train Business Development Managers on new product introductions• Constantly challenge and revise established NPD processes and promote a flexible, cost-sensitive, common-sense-based approach to innovation• Report on pipeline execution and KPIs to the Senior Management Team
