Oversee the development and implementation of the product strategy and vision, working closely with, and supporting, the Head of Product and other Product Directors, on the implementation of adopted strategies and vision of Vista Group.This is a customer facing role where feedback and analysis from the market will feed into the product strategy. A close relationship with our customers is essential.This is a 12month Fixed Term PAYE Contract (To cover Parental Leave)What you'll be doingVision and Stakeholder ManagementProvide direction to the development squads in area(s) of responsibilitySupport, and be a voice for, the wider company visionCollaborate with the product team on your OKRsProactively analyse the market for strategic initiativesWork together with their Product team to review potential product innovationsAct as a voice for strategy, vision, and roadmaps for your productsDiscovery & ExecutionMake informed decisions that are based on deep knowledge of, and in line with,Business; Vista OKRsEngineering; strike a good balanceCustomers; understand what they want and why by actively seeking engagementMarket; competitors and where the market will be tomorrowData; ensure we have data about how our products are being used and review it regularlyWork with Marketing on product marketing initiatives, and UX to drive researchPerseverance to understand, whether it's business or technical, and assist development teams to deliverEnsure the development of new functionality or product is fit for market and results in measurable uptake and valueAssist the Relationship Managers with customer requests; proactively seeking customer engagement, building strong customer relationships, and making achievable, collaborative promises and tracking deliveryEnsure the product outcomes are complete, well-informed, well-rounded products and capabilities with a go-to-market strategySupport sales as an SME on your product setAbout Vista GroupVista Group is a world-leading company that makes software for the cinema industry. Started in Auckland, New Zealand, over 25 years ago, we now serve cinemas, film distributors, and moviegoers worldwide.Our HQ is in the City Works Depot in Auckland. We have offices and subsidiary companies in Sydney, Los Angeles, London, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Shanghai, Mexico City, and Kuala Lumpur. We use the latest technologies and offer a fun, agile and collaborative environment. We continue to innovate and build our reputation as one of the best Kiwi tech companies to work for.Shared StandardsOur Shared Standards act as a compass for how we work together and reflect the behaviours we value at Vista Group. The way in which each member of our crew embodies these Shared Standards is an indicator for performance and success, as it aligns with our vision and strategy.What you'll bring:4+ years in the software industryExperience in software design principles and Vista standardsOverall understanding of Vista products and in-depth knowledge of several Vista productsIs proactive and happy to take ownership of things even outside their area of expertiseAble to create interest and take people on a journeyAble to create unity by being a positive and collaborative team memberWell-rounded technical and personal skillsAbility to develop and maintain good professional working relationships with people at all levels across the company and externallyExcellent written and verbal communication skillsOverseas travel will be required for this positionFor this particular role, we are currently only considering applicants with an existing right to live and work in New Zealand.What We Offer:You will be supported to continually learn and improve your skills, share knowledge and ideas in the team, and be part of a dynamic and open culture.Excellent work/life balance: enjoy a 4 ½ day working weekHybrid working: split your time between home and our office.Movie perks!Volunteer day: you can take time out to give back to your community.Fantastic company culture (weekly drinks, good coffee, regular workplace events, etc…)If this sounds like you, get in touch to find out more!We value inclusivity celebrate diversity and are committed to offering equal opportunity to our staff and candidates — regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religious, ethical beliefs or political opinion. This commitment is reflected in all our employment policies and procedures.
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