AddressWe’re Civica and we make software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the World. From local government to central (federal) government, to education, to health and care, over 5000 public bodies across the globe use our software to help provide critical services to over 100 million citizens.
Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work across the globe supporting the needs of citizens and those that service them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we’re at a pivotal point on our journey to realise that aspiration.
As a company, we’re passionate about what we do and the citizens we help to serve. If you too would like to champion the use of technology in public services, to improve outcomes for citizens and public sectors organisations, then Civica is the right place for you. We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve growth in your career whilst making a real difference to people and communities.
Requirements
About the Role
We are looking for a Director, Product who will be responsible for defining and executing the product strategy across the division, ensuring that product development practices and roadmaps are aligned to maximise productivity and growth. You will be working closely with your divisional Executive Director and Head of Product.
You will be leading a team of product specialists collaborating with leaders across functions such as Service, Support, Sales, Development and Central Functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Plans, budgets and coordinates the performance of the division’s product team, to lead product development in line with divisional objectives.
- Leads strategic planning and manages the portfolio of product roadmaps.
- Lead R&D activities to refine products and ensure they are delivering commercial value.
- Uses market research, competitor analysis, and customer feedback analysis to identify product opportunities and validate product decisions.
- Use industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and ensure the products maintain a competitive edge.
- Builds, develops, and manage a high-performing product management team.
- Fosters a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer-centricity within the product management function.
- Supports Civica with evaluation, due diligence and integration of M&A businesses and products.
Ideally you will have
- Significant experience of leading product management teams within a B2B software company.
- Experience of overseeing divisional product strategies
- Strong understanding and point of view on product management best practices, methodologies, and frameworks.
- Experience in managing complex teams including remote teams, providing leadership in an environment of ambiguity.
- Excellent communication skills, and the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Highly analytical and data driven decision making, comfortable in utilising metrics and tools to inform decision making.
- Demonstrable organisational skills.
- Planning capabilities, both strategic and responsive.
- Demonstrable experience managing significant R&D budgets effectively to aid product development.
Benefits
Why you'll love working with us.
We know that when our people are happy, they will work better and have greater work satisfaction. Here's what you can expect:
We're all different - and we love this about us.
We provide an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment to all Civicans, new and old Focus on learning- there are heaps of opportunities to enable you to grow and be your best.
Giving culture - we encourage you to "give back" with benefits such as our Days of Difference leave where you can volunteer for a charity of your choice.
Flexible Work - Flexible work – we have the technology and tools to support you to work from home and come into our offices now and then to catch up and socialise with colleagues.
Apply for this job - Become part of something special Do you see yourself in this role? If so, then we would love to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. In fact, we strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better outcomes. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can, and we actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it. We are especially keen to receive applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia.
