Executive recruitment company Monroe Consulting Group Philippines is recruiting on behalf of a well-established organization that provides micro-finance services to underprivileged entrepreneurs. They are looking for an experienced Product Development lead well-versed in Business Development, Data Analytics & Management. The job is based in Cebu City, Philippines.
Job summary:
The Product Development Lead shall ensure the efficient and effective implementation of company's Micro-finance product development activities. He/She shall lead the Product Development team in the implementation of product development projects and provide guidance and supervision to the Product Development Specialists. The Product Development Lead shall also be monitoring and tracking progress of the implementation of each product development project and activity. He/She shall be responsible for the preparation and submission of reportorial documents and updates as mandated by the company's Management Team. Moreover, the Product Development Officer shall also be responsible in ensuring that the planned research projects have been implemented and done in a timely manner
Key job responsibilities include:
- Determines the process for creating new item
- Performs research in order to determine the best way to produce a particular item
- Prepares reports on the various procedures that have been tried in order to eliminate methods that are unsuccessful
- Oversees product development amongst a team of individuals
- Presents new ideas to corporate executives in order to gain permission to develop product lines
- Prepares a cost analysis on the development of a new product
- Creates marketing campaigns designed to inform people about new product availability
- Researches patents, copyrights and trademarks in order to make sure there are no infringement issues involved
- Ensures that every phase of a particular project proceeds as scheduled
- Makes adjustments to a development plan whenever the current idea is not working well
Key job requirements include:
- Any course related to Business Administration or Management
- Preferably, has experience with community work and is able to engage with the community as well as with different Local Government Units and Agencies.
- Has at least 3 years of experience and knowledge in conducting product development, preferably in the micro-finance industry. Corporate experience is also considered.
