Assoc Director - Data Product Mgmt

Key Responsibilities

Practice Leadership

• Lead the evolution and execution of Product Management practices across the India capability center.
• Define and promote modern product management principles, tools, and standards.
• Champion customer-centricity, measurable outcomes, and lean experimentation across product teams.
• Collaborate with global Capability Leads to align practices and ensure consistency in delivery.
• Serve as a thought partner and advisor to product teams on roadmaps, prioritization, and go-to-market approaches.
• Step into delivery asneededwhether shaping product direction, validating user needs, or supporting product discovery.

People Leadership

• Manage a growing team of Product Managers and Business Analysts.
• Foster a high-performance culture grounded in growth, accountability, and collaboration.
• Coach team members on craft, delivery, and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, and talent development efforts for the product function in India.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with U.S. Capability Leads and cross-functional teams across engineering, data science, and business functions.
• Align product team efforts with enterprise goals and capability roadmaps.
• Ensure strong stakeholder relationships and feedback loops across time zones and geographies.

Agile PMO and Business Performance

• Provide leadership alignment and coordination across Agile PMO and Business Performance functions.
• Partner with Sr. Managers to ensure effective planning, delivery tracking, and portfolio performance insights.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for these functions within the India leadership team and with U.S. counterparts.

Basic Qualifications

• 16 to 20 years of experience in Information/Tech Systems

Preferred Experience & Skills

• 6-8+ years in a senior product management or product leadership role, ideally with practice ownership.
• Experience defining and scaling product management capabilities in a matrixed organization.
• Hands-on experience in product discovery, roadmap planning, and cross-functional delivery.
• Familiarity with data and AI products, and ability to operate in highly technical environments.
• Skilled in Agile/SAFemethodologies and product operating models.
• Strong communication and influencing skills across technical and business audiences.
• Experience working with globally distributed teams; biotech/pharma experience is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong balance of strategic thinking and willingness to roll up sleeves when needed.
• Confidentand clear communicator who builds trust quickly.
• Effective at balancing structure with flexibility in dynamic environments.
• Team-first mindset with a commitment to shared success.