Acting as the Group VP Product Management Officer of a logistics supply chain business connecting multiple product lines for an automated digital & electronics solution for its global customers in rail transportation services. You will be responsible for creating, executing, and delivering the digital strategy for the company. This opportunity can be based in Pennsylvania, Georgia or Texas.
- Accountable for the achievement of overall digital strategy & growth objectives of $1B Digital Services business in the rail industry
- Responsible for annual business planning working with key leaders and functional partners to drive annual OKRs, revenue plan and investment asks
- Creation of new digital technology business and partnership opportunities that deliver on growth and sales objectives
- Connect multiple product lines for an automated solution in for rail freight customers
- Ownership for R&D/NPI funding and tracking
- Partners with Marketing and Commercial resources as the bridge between Product Managers to define the growth plan, and create and implement programs to identify, launch, manage and optimize revenue opportunities
- Oversees all aspects of content licensing, business development and strategic partnerships; Evaluate and negotiate complex business partnerships and advise senior executive team on content licensing and partnerships
- Oversees all digital M&A activity; identify areas where it may be better to use a buy/partner strategy and appropriately drive alignment with the relevant internal stakeholders
- Work across the organization and identify opportunities to collaborate and share ideas across business units to improve scale and outcome
- Develops and delivers strategy presentations and progress reviews with senior leaders
- Keeps abreast of industry developments including, but not limited to changes in regulations and technology
- Manage meeting content and presentations, including updates to senior business leader and regular business unit reviews
- Build a collaborative, high-performing team and support their professional growth and development
Qualifications
- Accomplished and respected leader with 10+ years of relevant Executive experience including Product Management, Digital Technology & Supply Chain Logistics preferably in the Rail industry
- History of leading a business development or corporate strategy group/function
- Proven track record of successful revenue-driving partnerships, creative deal making, and effective relationship management
- Ability to conceptualize, structure, and build businesses and new ventures
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and analytical skills
- Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to drive results
- Highly organized, able to prioritize deliverables and manage expectations
- Distinguished executive presence and professionalism, confident interacting with senior leaders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated success in structuring and implementing processes
- Highly motivated self-starter able to lead multiple projects with limited guidance
- Calm under pressure with excellent capacity to progress work quickly with high quality
- Strong sense of integrity with ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain complete confidentiality
- Proven leadership and people management skills with ability to foster teamwork and collaborative thinking
- Bachelor’s degree required. MBA preferred
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