Product Delivery - Manager

Department: Client Propositions Support

Reports To: Associate Director, Client Propositions Support

Duration: Permanent Full Time

Department Description

The Product Delivery team is part of the broad Client Propositions team which support the launch, management and governance of local European and our cross-border product ranges.We work closely withthe Product Development and Product Legal teams for the respective product ranges. Each team has a specialist group focusing on the research and development of product designs and another group focusing on the efficient implementation of products and projects impacting the product range. In addition the department contributes to the oversight of outsourced strategies.

In India, the role aligns with Client Propositions Support team, that provides cross-asset analysis and product support across the team.

Purpose of the Role

The role is integral to support the efficient and smooth implementation of the Product governance process supporting the objectives and strategy of the Product and wider Client Proposition teams. The resource will functionally align and work with the Product Delivery and Product Governance leads globally and work in close partnership with the European & Asian Product Development teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and coordinating submissions on various Product-led initiatives to the Product Governance forums as well as quarterly Boards within the overall product governance process. The role will also encompass governance coordination support for the monthly Product Review meetings.

This role is integral to ensuring a smooth and efficient internal governance process for all product and share class initiatives within Fidelity International's active investment product range.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for managing elements of Risk management for the teams including timely closure of risk event on the BWISE tool.

Additionally, the role offers the opportunity to manage share class launch requests within the Delivery team, collaborating closely with the relevant Distribution teams.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, excellent attention to detail, organisational, and time management skills, with the ability to support and continuously refine product governance processes and procedures.

Experience and Qualifications Required

• The candidate will have 8+ years experience in the Asset Management industry, ideally working in Products, Operations or a related function. Experience working with cross-border products a plus.

• Knowledge of market demands for specific share class features where Europe domiciled products are distributed a plus.

• Strong project management and governance skills.

• Ability to manage multiple initiatives with strong time management and prioritization skills is essential.

• Exceptional attention to detail is essential.

• Self-started who demonstrates initiative and is a quick learner essential for the role.

• Possesses a continuous improvement mind-set and demonstrates a strong track record of identifying and successfully implementing change in processes. Familiarity with Appian, K2, BWISE tools as well as gen AI tools to streamline tasks is advantageous.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.