SVP, Product Management - Healthcare SaaS

As the SVP of Product Management at Horizon Group USA, your main responsibilities will include defining and executing the merchandising strategy for assigned business categories, leading a team of product developers and product managers, and partnering with global sourcing teams. You'll also drive category growth by identifying opportunities and monitoring performance metrics to ensure that financial goals are met.

To qualify for the SVP of Product Management position at Horizon Group USA, candidates should have at least 10 years of product development and merchandising experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role specifically within the kids, crafts, or toy categories. In-house product development experience and a proven track record of driving innovation and sales growth are essential.

Horizon Group USA expects the SVP of Product Management to engage in thorough market analysis to identify opportunities for growth. This includes conducting industry recaps, analyzing competitive positioning, and presenting insights at trade events to optimize retail placements across various channels.

Leadership skills are critical for the SVP of Product Management role at Horizon Group USA. The successful candidate will need to inspire and mentor a team of product developers and merchandisers while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration as they drive the company's merchandise strategy.

The work environment for the SVP of Product Management at Horizon Group USA is dynamic and hybrid, allowing for collaboration in the New Providence, NJ office approximately twice a week while also offering flexibility. It’s a creative space where innovation thrives and fun is part of the company culture.

Be prepared to share specific examples of past projects, your role in product development, and how you have addressed challenges in this space. Highlight your understanding of market trends and consumer behavior related to children's products.

Discuss strategies that not only increased sales but also aligned with corporate goals. Provide quantitative examples when possible and mention how collaboration with other teams, such as sales and marketing, contributed to the strategy’s success.

Mention examples of mentorship you have offered, how you identify team members' strengths, and how you foster a collaborative, high-energy environment. Emphasize your commitment to professional development.

Share how you utilize market research, attend industry events, and engage with consumer feedback to stay informed. Discuss the importance of trend analysis in driving product innovation.

Explain how you collect and analyze metrics to inform product decisions and strategies. Highlight specific tools or methods you use for tracking performance and how this data leads to actionable insights.

Talk about the key performance indicators you use to measure success, such as sales figures, consumer feedback, and market penetration. Stress the importance of aligned objectives among teams during the launch process.

Choose a project where you played a significant role, detailing your approach, the challenges you faced, and the ultimate success achieved. Be specific about the impact on sales or brand recognition.

Discuss your conflict resolution style, emphasizing active listening and finding common ground. Provide an example that illustrates how you facilitated a resolution while maintaining team morale.

Describe your planning techniques, including how you assess current trends, competitor offerings, and consumer preferences to create effective and targeted merchandising strategies.

Discuss strategies for engaging different departments, such as regular meetings, shared project management tools, and establishing clear communication channels to ensure everyone is aligned and informed.