Director of Product Strategy and Partnerships

6 months ago

Beijing, China Study Group Full time


Contract Type:  Full Time, Permanent

Location:  Bejing

JOB OVERVIEW

The Product Director – E/SE Asia is responsible for the product growth strategy for Study Group’s Asian markets in China, South-East Asia and the broader East Asia region. This includes identifying market opportunities for new products and services, defining and validating potential solutions, and working with our global teams to deliver products to market. The role works alongside members of the Global Senior Leadership Team and in particular with the local partner development and sales teams who are responsible for sourcing partners and students, and with the wider Product Development team globally.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Strategic Translate student, partner and parent needs (and market sizing) at a deep level, segment markets effectively into product propositions Define products clearly, including playbooks for success, and understand our ‘right to play’ in solving customer challenges with these products Define and refine the product roadmap that achieves our growth objectives, working closely with the partnerships team to incorporate partner strategy and include both new launches and individual partner rollouts. Validate market opportunities either through test/learn initiatives, or through controlled launches to market with clearly defined objectives Identify key capability gaps at Study Group needed to ensure success, and ensure teams work to fill gaps as needed.  Product/Operational Lead on the development and execution of new offshore, source-market learning products, working closely with the local and UK delivery teams to execute successfully Track KPIs associated with delivery and ensure that the executed products meet requirements, and if they don’t hit KPIs, identify strategy needed (build/maintain/retire etc) Ensure expectations are clearly set with students, partners and internally throughout the product development process Liaise with UK teams to ensure requirements for success (articulations, entry requirements etc) are clearly articulated and expectations are clearly set (and met) with potential delivery partners Hold mobilisation teams to account for delivery, ensuring that the product vision/objectives are clearly stated and achieved Support and manage stakeholders and team to achieve the above, ensuring open, clear communication at all levels. Partnership/ Product Development   Work with local partners, in conjunction with partner development team, to fully understand their capabilities and opportunities Support partner development team in building key relationships and providing insight and proposals to partners Support partner development team in bringing new opportunities to gating, defining proposed product propositions clearly in gate proposals and ensuring key assumptions and dependencies have been captured and communicated Motivate and energise others through positive reinforcement and by acting as an inspirational role model Foster a positive and collaborative working environment The role is highly cross-functional and critical to the realisation of our company goals and strategy ABOUT YOU Excellent communication skills. A track record of working successfully in a matrix environment. Experience of international education Experience with using a product management methodology and implementing it across an organization. Experience building and delivering digital (and, ideally, blended) programmes at scale. Credibility with stakeholders – both internally and externally (e.g. University Partners). International experience and an international outlook.  Ability to travel globally. Experience working on large-scale tenders and partnerships. Knowledge of digital/ e-Learning platforms and methodologies. Understanding of the international pathway/student market. Understanding of higher education and university ways of working.

ABOUT US

Study Group is a leading international education provider that is dedicated and passionate about helping students around the world, creating a brighter future and reaching their full potential. With university partnerships and a variety of face-to-face, online, and hybrid study programmes, we can provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensure that students receive the best educational services available. Additionally, our Insendi platform enables us to deliver innovative, accessible, and intuitive digital learning experiences with the most advanced digital tools available.

ORGANISATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Study Group is proud of its high standards in safeguarding and recognises its importance in enabling the best possible student experience and outcomes. For successful applicants the following checks will be conducted- Criminal Background Check (country specific), x2 References, ID and Right to Work checks as well as Education Verification.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, or any other factor. We believe that the best person for the job should be selected based on skills and experience alone. Your information will be kept confidential and stored securely.

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